Story ID: 320MagellanHAI16_A
Magellan To Release R66 Wire Strike Protection
By: Curt Epstein
Caption: The Canadian manufacturer expects STC approval shortly.
Word Count: 121

A new wire strike protection system (WSPS) for the Robinson R66 will soon be available from Magellan Aerospace (Booth 6163). The Canadian company announced the system here at Heli-Expo and anticipates receiving a supplemental type certificate (before the end of the first quarter of this year.

The WSPS is designed to provide protection for helicopters that strike horizontally strung wires and cables while in level flight. The system, which consists of an upper cutter, lower cutter and windshield deflector, is expected to be available starting in the fall as both a retrofit kit from Magellan’s authorized dealers, including internal provisions, and as a prefit factory option on new helicopters, allowing for simple installation of the exterior kit.