The kit provides a secure locking mechanism for the rear cabin left- and right-side sliding doors. It also includes a ‘door closed’ sensor with indication to the pilot and addresses reported instances of unintended door opening situations while in flight that could lead to potentially dangerous fight conditions.

Plus, it includes the addition of a fixed center interior door handle to improve door-closing action and increase door-closing force and a discrete switch to ensure the ‘fully closed’ door condition is available to the pilot.

Ryan Hader, ICARUS Founder, said: “The Cabin Door Handle Kit provides a more secure way of closing the door and provides full awareness to the pilot with respect to the door open/closed position, as well as full awareness during flight. Overall, it creates a safer and more efficient flight environment.”

The AW139 Cabin Door Handle Kit has received supplemental type certification from Transport Canada and the FAA for both cabin side doors. It has no flight limitations and no impact on emergency egress.