AmSafe Aviation and Cirrus Set Safety Standard for General Aviation Industry.PHOENIX -- Cirrus pilot and co-pilot seats to be outfitted with AmSafe Aviation Inflatable in·flat·a·ble adj. Designed to be filled with air or gas before use: an inflatable mattress. n. An object or device that can be filled with air or gas, especially: a. Restraint System (AAIR AAIR Asthma and Allergy Information and Research AAIR Army Accident Investigation and Reporting AAIR Asynchronous Adaptive Incremental Redundancy AAIR AI Language Research Institute (R)) as standard protective equipment AmSafe Aviation, the world's leading provider of seatbelts and inflatable restraints, or airbags, for commercial and general aviation aircraft, today announced its joint venture with Cirrus to outfit all SR20 and SR22 aircraft with the AmSafe Aviation Inflatable Restraint (AAIR(R)) as standard equipment for all pilot and co-pilot seats. This collaboration is being officially announced and celebrated at the renowned EAA EAA Experimental Aircraft Association EAA European Aluminium Association (Brussels, Belgium) EAA European Acoustics Association EAA Export Administration Act EAA Everglades Agricultural Area EAA European Association of Archaeologists 2005 Oshkosh Adventure in Wisconsin. Cirrus' acceptance of the AAIR(R) now means that more than 58% of the world's general aviation aircraft deliveries will have airbags on board as standard safety equipment. AmSafe's inflatable restraints are currently being installed on aircraft built by the two largest general aviation aircraft manufacturers. These manufacturers are leading the way to the next level of safety technology. Pilots, crew members and passengers will be safer flying with the AAIR(R) which is a lightweight, yet protective airbag built to be both functional and adaptable a·dapt·a·ble adj. Capable of adapting or of being adapted. a·dapt  a·bil to different types of aircraft. It is known for being the world's first airbag for airplanes. "Since its introduction to the aviation industry in 2001, the inflatable restraint has seen tremendous market acceptance among both commercial and general aviation aircraft," said Joe Smith, general manager of AmSafe Aviation's Inflatable Restraint Division. "The fact that the two largest manufacturers of general aviation aircraft are now offering our inflatable restraint systems to their customers further demonstrates the customers' desire for added safety and protective equipment on board while flying. Safety enhancement should be a key concern for anyone who climbs into an aircraft, and we are setting the precedent for safer flying everywhere, no matter what type of aircraft you fly. You should have the same level of protection when you fly as you do when you drive your car." Market acceptance of the AAIR(R) is evident with Cirrus now embracing this safety technology. AmSafe Aviation and its customers have secured or are in the process of securing multiple Supplemental Type Certificates The Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) is the Federal Aviation Administration term for the approval that extends a type certificate for modifications made to an airframe, engine, or appliance. External links
STC Society for Technical Communication STC Subject to Change STC Surf the Channel (website) STC Sound Transmission Class STC Singapore Turf Club ) and Type Certificates (TC) which allow for the AAIR(R) to be installed on the following GA aircraft: Adam A500 - pilot and co-pilot seats Adam A700 - pilot and co-pilot seats Aviat Husky The Aviat Husky is a two seat utility light aircraft. It is the only all new light aircraft designed and placed into series production in the United States in the 1980s. Development A1 - pilot and co-pilot seats Aviat Husky A1A - pilot and co-pilot seats Aviat Husky A1B - pilot and co-pilot seats Cessna 172 Skyhawk - pilot, co-pilot and rear bench seats Cessna 172S The Cessna 172 Skyhawk is a four-seat, single-engine, high-wing airplane. More Cessna 172s have been built than any other Western aircraft. It is also probably the most popular flight training aircraft in the world. Skyhawk - pilot, co-pilot and rear bench seats Cessna 182 Skylane - pilot, co-pilot and rear bench seats Cessna 182 Turbo Skylane - pilot, co-pilot and rear bench seats Cessna 206 Stationair - pilot, co-pilot, middle and rear bench seats Cessna 206T Turbo Stationair - pilot, co-pilot, middle and rear bench seats Four Winds FX-210 - pilot, co-pilot and rear seats Four Winds FX-250T - pilot, co-pilot and rear seats Gippsland GA-8 Airvan - pilot, co-pilot and rear seats Lancair International IV/IVP & ES - pilot and co-pilot seats Mooney Ovation - pilot, co-pilot and rear seats Mooney Ovation2 DX - pilot, co-pilot and rear seats Mooney Ovation2 GX - pilot, co-pilot and rear seats Mooney Bravo BRAVO Cardiology A clinical trial–Blockade of the GP IIB/IIIA Receptor to Avoid Vascular Occlusion– which evaluated lotrafiban in preventing strokes and acute MI. See GP IIB/IIIA. DX - pilot, co-pilot and rear seats Mooney Bravo GX - pilot, co-pilot and rear seats Tiger AG-5B - pilot, co-pilot and rear seats Zenair Alarus CH 2000 - pilot and co-pilot seats To date, more than 6,000 AAIR(R) units have been shipped and installed to protect those who fly. For more information about the AAIR(R) or AmSafe Aviation, visit www.amsafeaviation.com. About AmSafe Inc. AmSafe Aviation, a division of AmSafe Inc., is the world leader in aviation restraint systems and airbag technology. AmSafe introduced the FAA-certified AmSafe Aviation Inflatable Restraint (AAIR(R)) in 2001. Since then, AmSafe inflatable restraints have flown millions of flight hours while operating safely and trouble-free. While AmSafe's traditional restraints remain standard in aircraft of virtually every major airline worldwide and countless private aircraft, they also provide safety for aircraft crews in most airliner types. AmSafe Inc. is the world leader in safety & securement equipment for the aerospace, defense and ground transportation industries. Products include seat belts, restraints, airbags, cargo and barrier nets, camouflage camouflage (kăm`əfläzh), in warfare, the disguising of objects with artificial aids, especially for the purpose of making them blend into their surroundings or of deceiving the observer as to the location of strategic points. , slings including rotorcraft ro·tor·craft n. An aircraft, especially a helicopter, that is kept partially or completely airborne by airfoils rotating around a vertical axis. underslung, tie-downs, and cabin interior textiles. Services include worldwide defense and commercial aviation distribution. Nearly every commercial aircraft in the world carries AmSafe products. AmSafe is headquartered in Phoenix, and operates manufacturing and service facilities across the globe. AmSafe Inc. is focused and committed to providing quality products and timely, cost-effective solutions to customers worldwide. For more information, visit www.amsafe.com. About Cirrus Cirrus Design The Cirrus Design P.N.C. Corporation is an aircraft manufacturer that was founded in 1984 by Alan and Dale Klapmeier to produce the VK-30 kit aircraft. Headquartered in Duluth, Minnesota, an additional manufacturing facility is located in Grand Forks, North Dakota and an assembly Corp. manufactures and markets composite personal aviation aircraft, incorporating advanced technologies that result in high levels of performance, safety and comfort. Cirrus Design Corp., based in Duluth, Minn., has an additional manufacturing facility in Grand Forks Grand Forks, city (1990 pop. 49,425), seat of Grand Forks co., E N.Dak., at the confluence of the Red and the Red Lake rivers; inc. 1881. In a spring wheat, livestock, and farm area, the city has grain elevators, state-operated flour mills, and plants that process , N.D., 12 regional offices in the United States United States, officially United States of America, republic (2005 est. pop. 295,734,000), 3,539,227 sq mi (9,166,598 sq km), North America. The United States is the world's third largest country in population and the fourth largest country in area. , and sales agents strategically located throughout the world. For additional information on Cirrus, and its products and services, visit www.cirrusdesign.com. AAIR(R) is a registered trademark of AmSafe Inc. |
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