Airbag Systems

Product catalog summary

Overview
The AmSafe Airbag System is designed to provide cost-effective compliance with 16g, FAR/CS 25.562 standards for challenging seat placements. It is widely used, with over 100,000 systems in service across more than 100 airlines, and is certified for all major airframes. The system aims to protect passengers from head and neck injuries during survivable accidents.

Technology Components

NexGen Electronics Module: This module is battery-powered with a 10-year service life and includes push-to-test diagnostics. It offers optional wireless diagnostics for quick status checks of the entire aircraft's airbag systems.
Seatbelt Airbags: These airbags are integrated into the seatbelt and deploy away from the passenger, ensuring safety for all sizes. They are suitable for new installations and retrofits, deflating quickly to not hinder passenger egress.
Structural Airbags: Stored in the forward monument or seatback, these airbags deploy away from the occupant before positioning in front of strike hazards.
Seatbelt Pretensioners: These devices reduce occupant headpath by up to 3.5 inches, minimizing contact with forward hazards. They are compact and integrate seamlessly into seat designs.

Electronics Module Assembly (EMA)
The EMA controls all airbag and pretensioner systems, featuring crash sensors and a non-rechargeable lithium battery. It detects decelerations and prevents inadvertent deployment during normal operations. Deployment occurs at forces of 6gs or higher for 50 milliseconds. The EMA can manage up to three inflators or pretensioners.

Inflator Assembly
The inflator uses a compressed gas cylinder tailored for aviation and has a 10-year life limit.

Cable Interface Assembly
This assembly connects the EMA to the inflator or pretensioner.

System Maintenance
Diagnostics are required every 4,000 flight hours. Maintenance is performed via a test button on the EMA or through AmSafe wireless software, allowing cabin-wide checks without accessing individual EMAs.

Retrofit Applications
The seatbelt airbag system can be retrofitted into existing aircraft seats without modifying the seat structure.

Contact Information
For more information, visit www.amsafe.com or contact the North American or European offices via the provided phone numbers and email addresses.

Catalog excerpts

STAY SAFE with AmSafe amsafe airbag systems AmSafe Airbag Systems are the first and only airbag systems certified for use on commercial aircraft. Next Generation Airbag Systems The AmSafe Airbag System was developed as a cost-effective method of 16g, FAR/CS 25.562 compliance for difficult to certify seat placements. Over 100,000 AmSafe Airbag Systems are in-service on over 100 airlines. The system is certified on all major airframes. In the event of an otherwise survivable accident, AmSafe Airbag Systems protect passengers of all sizes from traumatic head and neck injury. Seatbelt Airbags AmSafe Airbag Systems Technology NexGen Electronics Module: The crash sensing module is battery powered with a 10 year service life, push-to-test system diagnostics, and optional wireless diagnostics that can check the status of the entire aircraft airbag systems in minutes. Seatbelt Airbags: The airbag is stored in the seatbelt and deploys away from the passenger, making it safe for all occupant sizes. The system is easily installed on new and retrofit applications. Deflating in seconds, the system does not impede passenger egress. Structural Airbags Structural Airbags: The airbags are stored in the forward monument or seatback, making the airbag invisible to the passenger. Sophisticated airbag designs deploy the airbag away from the occupant, before placing the airbag in front of the strike hazard in milliseconds. Seatbelt Pretensioners: Linear and rotary seatbelt pretensioners reduce occupant headpath by up to 3.5 inches, helping to avoid contact with forward strike hazards. Small form factors can be easily incorporated into the seat design. All the passenger sees is a standard lap belt. Seatbelt Pretensioners For further information about our products and services, visit our website: www.amsafe.com

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STAY SAFE with AmSafe Electronics Module Assembly A ll AmSafe airbag and pretensioner systems are controlled by the NexGen Electronics Module Assembly (EMA). T he EMA is comprised of the system electronics, crash sensors and an advanced, non-rechargeable lithium battery. The sensor and electronics detects and analyzes decelerations. T he airbag or pretensioner will not deploy inadvertently during normal operations such as a hard landing, random vibration or food cart strikes on the seat. D eployment will occur, however, when a force is at or above 6gs for approximately 50 milliseconds. T he EMA...

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