The MA-16 inertia reel system is the choice of all the U.S.
Armed Services, Australian forces and most NATO countries for
non-ejection seat aircrew restraint systems. It can be configured
for pilot, co-pilot, gunner, medic and crew chief restraint
applications.
Eliminating the relatively high failure rate of legacy inertia
reels, the dual sensing MA-16 inertia reel is a significant and
innovative safety enhancement during a hard landing or crash
impact. The MA-16 has the capability to lock by sensing strap
acceleration and omni-directional impact forces reducing occupant
flail and associated cockpit structure strike injuries during a
crash.
Key benefits of the MA-16 Inertia Reel System include:
- Dual sensing lock capability
- Qualification to MIL-R-8236F
- Zero failure rate during hundreds of tests and aircraft crash
impacts
- Significantly reduces occupant flail due to impact sensing
capability
- Reduces cockpit structure strike injuries
Demonstrated service life of at least 10 years