Aviation Fabricators (AvFab) recently announced they have received Technical Standard Orders (TSO) approval for the installation of their multi-airframe STOWAWAY medical stretcher for use in all Beechcraft King Air models. Several models of STOWAWAY are available, including one version that adjusts to fit in all four aircraft approved for the installation. – besides the King Air, the Cessna Caravan, Pilatus PC-12 and Kodiak 100 were included.
AvFab’s STOWAWAY Medical Stretcher kit provides an operator with the option of transporting an ill or injured, non-critical patient. These stretchers are ideal as an economical alternative to complete medevac systems for the operator who doesn’t need critical care medical equipment. The company says the STOWAWAY will allow charter, corporate and private operators to realize more utility from their aircraft fleet. And, it is ideal for humanitarian and disaster relief missions since no airframe modifications are required other than removing existing seats and furnishings from the desired location and setting the new STOWAWAY stretcher assembly in the existing seat track. When not in use, STOWAWAY conveniently folds in half allowing it to be stored in the aircraft’s wing locker (shown right), cargo pod or baggage area.
The AvFab STOWAWAY stretcher will fit both left-hand and right-hand installations of all four airframes. The kit includes the stretcher, Ferno model 12-2A portable aero (folding) litter with recline headrest, mounting support assemblies, safety restraint system, storage carry case, installation instructions, diagrams and Continued Airworthiness data.
For more information on this or any other product or service offered by AvFab, please visit their website at www.avfab.com or call (660) 885-8317.