Simplex Granted STC for Agusta AW139 Fire Attack System
Mon, 08/01/2011 - 12:00
The FAA has granted STC# SR02351LA to Simplex Manufacturing for a fire attack system for the Agusta Westland AW139. The Model 326 tank is a first-generation fire fighting water tank for the AW 139.
Features include tank-mounted video cameras that allow the pilot to view the tank doors and hover pump from a multi-function cockpit display. The tank is composed of lightweight, high-strength composite material and can be installed in less than 15 minutes.