AMOA commits to crash resistant fuel systems
The US-based Air Medical Operators Association has issued a statement announcing its commitment to the installation of crash resistant fuel systems in all new aircraft and equipping current aircraft as products become available.
The US-based Air Medical Operators Association (AMOA) has issued a statement announcing its commitment, in co-operation with helicopter manufacturers Airbus Helicopters and Bell Helicopter, to the installation of crash resistant fuel systems (CRFS) in all new aircraft and equipping current aircraft with CRFS as those products become available.
Buttrell, chairman of the AMOA, said: “We are excited to be working with our manufacturing partners to enhance safety and survivability in the event of an accident. Working to get CRFS systems that meet Part 27 requirements with the OEM’s is key for future installations.”
AMOA said that many of its existing safety commitments, such as the use of NVG’s on all aircraft, the installation of flight data monitoring systems and the increased use of flight training simulators, address accident prevention. The pledge to equip with CRFS is its first commitment to address crash survivability.