Aeronautical Engineers Australia - Stretchers & Litters

Stretchers & Litters

AERO STRETCHER

The Aeronautical Engineers Australia AERO Stretcher has been developed to offer a specialised aircraft specific stretcher solution. It utilises a standard LifePort Inc attachment system and is compatible with carriage on a standard LifePort PLUS*. As such it can integrate with numerous aircraft locking systems ensuring versatile usage in many aircraft types. Compact enough to fold and stow in many aircraft standard storage compartments including Beech 200 aircraft wing lockers.

· Lightweight centrally folding litter stretcher for easy storage;
· Adjustable gas strut operated backrest, operates from 0 to 60 degrees;
· Automatic latching of the unfolded stretcher;
· Fail safe design so that even if the stretcher is not latched the stretcher will still carry the patient safely;
· FAR 25.853 (a) Appendix F, Part 1(a)(1)(ii) approved mattress;
· 4 Point Harness for improved patient restraint;
· Centrally located low profile rollers to assist in stretcher loading;
· All parts fully anodised for improved corrosion resistance;
· Larger useable patient space than other comparable stretchers;
· Compatible with flat floor loading or stretcher deck loading

DOUBLE TIER STRETCHER SYSTEM

The Aeronautical Engineers Australia Double Tier Stretcher System has been developed to increase the stretcher patient carrying capacity of Bell 205, 212 and 412 series rotocraft. The system is designed to mount on existing standard cabin floor hardpoints without the need for special tooling and may be installed / removed by pilots or crew in minutes, offering flexibility for use in multi-role scenarios.

Attachment locking features at the stretcher interface ensure compatibility with a wide range of stretchers including the AEA Aero Stretcher, Lifeport Aerosled, Ferno Stretchers and Mansell Neocot, to name a few.

· Lightweight design can be installed with two pilot's or crew;
· Adjustable support link permits stowing of upper level for increased patient access and maximisation of available cabin space;
· All parts are fully anodised aluminium and stainless steel for excellent corrosion resistance;
· Certified against applicable FAR 29 requirements;
· System components are finished with a matt black or powder coat grey non-reflective finish for NVG operations;
· Stretchers may be loaded from either direction, head or feet first;
· Compatible with a wide range of common aviation stretchers;
· Attachment hardpoints built into system for attachment of miscellaneous items;
· Design is readily adaptable to suit other rotary and fixed wing aircraft

HELICOPTER LITTER STRETCHER

The Aeronautical Engineers Australia Helicopter Litter Stretcher System has been developed to offer a universal solution for helicopter patient loading. The flush fitted floor lock system offers direct compatibility with the AEA Folding Litter Stretcher, the LifePort Inc AeroSled and the Mansell NeoCot. No extra frames, interfaces or straps need be carried; all the parts are housed directly in the aircraft wet floor assembly.

· Lightweight centrally folding litter stretcher for easy storage;
· Adjustable backrest;
· FAR 25.853 (a) Appendix F, Part 1(a)(1)(ii) approved cover/pad;
· Optional 4 Point Harness for improved patient restraint;
· Optional Back Rest Extension for improved patient ergonomics;
· Centrally located low profile rollers to assist in stretcher loading;
· Automatic latching to lock litter;
· Single handle release action to release litter from floor locks;
· Flush floor spring loaded fittings;
· Variable floor loading configurations tailored to operator needs;
· Floor locks are durable Stainless steel fittings with lightweight anodised aluminium body;
· Adjustable release pressure for floor locks;