Modification design of EC135 P3H helicopter emergency medical system
10.19745/j.1003-8868.2025196
- VernacularTitle:EC135 P3H直升机应急医疗系统改装设计
- Author:
Ze-hang HAO
1
;
Yan-jun LI
;
Yu-yuan CAO
;
Mao-hui ZHOU
;
Ya-ling DU
Author Information
1. 南京航空航天大学民航学院,南京 211106
- Publication Type:Journal Article
- Keywords:
aeromedical rescue;
EC135 P3H helicopter;
emergency medical system;
helicopter modification;
airworthiness certification
- From:
Chinese Medical Equipment Journal
2025;46(11):24-30
- CountryChina
- Language:Chinese
-
Abstract:
Objective To carry out emergency medical system modification design for EC135 P3H helicopter without compromising the original airframe structure so as to enhance aeromedical rescue capabilities.Methods Firstly,the original cabin seats were removed and medical floor was installed in the cabin;secondly,the medical chair,medical stretcher trolley and its fixing components,storage boxes and oxygen cylinders were mounted onto the floor;finally,a medical equipment fixing frame was formed based on the original helicopter sill structure so as to accommodate medical devices such as defibrillators,ventilators and injection pumps.The modification design scheme had its effectiveness verified with overall aircraft load balance analysis,mechanical analysis,dynamic impact tests of seats and actual modification and flight tests.Results EC135 P3H helicopter proved to meet all the airworthiness certification requirements after emergency medical system modification.Conclusion The proposed modification scheme enables EC135 P3H helicopter to rapidly transition between standard and medical configurations,enhancing its emergency medical rescue capabilities and providing references for medical modifications of helicopters with similar configurations.
