Rosaviatsiya Certifies Emergency Flotation System on Ansat Helicopters

Rosaviatsiya, the Russian Federal Air Transport Agency, has certified the Emergency Flotation System on Ansat helicopters.

The Emergency Flotation System was tested at the flight and test complex of Kazan Helicopters.

The program included assessment of the helicopter performance with packed and filled ballonets, which are made of an elastic material ensuring flotation of the rotorcraft. The time necessary for filling the ballonets during the flight was also measured and the tests assessed the activation of life rafts and the possibility of evacuating passengers and crew through the emergency exits.

"Kazan Helicopters received an opinion on flotation and resilience of Ansat helicopter with the sea state code 4 (moderate waves) according to the World Meteorological Organization, after simulation tests of the Central Aerohydrodynamic Institute named after N.E. Zhukovsky in a basin and in the open sea. I would like to emphasize that due to this system, Ansat helicopter provides for safe evacuation of passengers and the crew to life rafts in case of ditching," said Managing Director of Kazan Helicopters Yuri Pustovgarov.

Ansat helicopters equipped with the Emergency Flotation System will be capable of flights at a considerable distance from the coast, as well as of participation in search and rescue operations.

The installation of the Emergency Flotation System will be optional.

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