LOUISVILLE, KY, March 1, 2016 /CNW/ - HeliExpo 2016
- Magellan Aerospace ("Magellan") announced today that a Wire
Strike Protection System™ (WSPS™) will soon be available for the
Robinson R66 helicopter platform with the anticipated issuance of a
Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) in the first quarter of
2016.
The WSPS™ is designed to provide a measure of protection for
helicopters in level flight in the event of an encounter with
horizontally strung wires and cables, using the concept of guiding
wires over the fuselage into high tensile steel cutting blades. The
basic WSPS™ system is comprised of an upper cutter, lower cutter,
and a windshield deflector.
The R66 WSPS™ kit is expected to be available for new R66
helicopters commencing in the fall of 2016. Internal
provisions for the R66 WSPS™ platform will be available as an
option from Robinson on new helicopters and will allow for easy
installation of the exterior kit. A comprehensive aftermarket
kit, including the internal provisions, will be available to
retrofit older R66 helicopters from Magellan Aerospace's authorized
distributors (http://magellan.aero/product/wsps).
About Magellan Aerospace
Magellan Aerospace is a global, integrated aerospace company
that provides complex assemblies and systems solutions to aircraft
and engine manufacturers, and defense and space agencies worldwide.
Magellan designs, engineers, and manufactures aeroengine and
aerostructure assemblies and components for the aerospace markets,
advanced products for military and space markets, industrial power
generation, and specialty products. Magellan is a public company
whose shares trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: MAL), with
operating units throughout Canada,
the United States, the
United Kingdom, India, and Poland.
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SOURCE Magellan Aerospace Corporation
