Nick, whenever you get some time, I have a few questions regarding the SAR configuration, I hope you can answer.
1. Regarding the jacking mechanism to allow more clearance for the cargo ramp, is the mechanism self-contained, or does it require any external equipment (to gain the extra clearance under the tail boom)? This was a question I had after seeing ship #4 the other day, although I understood that the tailboom on #4 is not the production tail boom.
2. Regarding the roller floors, are the rollers the bolt down type, are they fixed, or are they the flip-over type (so you can quickly re-configure for either pallets or a flat floor)? I understand that an internal cargo winch is available, which will be very handy.
3. Regarding litter placements within the cabin, can the litter poles and rails (I'm not sure what you call them) be re-configured (installed and removed) in the field? Can they be carried on the aircraft? Can they be used with the fold-up side-facing seats in place (while folded up)?
4. Can the SAR version of the S-92 be equipped with similar medical equipment to the H-60Q, such as oxygen generation, ventilation, intubation, warm and cold drawers, and vitals monitoring? Can any of this equipment remain on board with the litters taken down and cargo being present on the floor?
I guess that's all I can think of for now.
Thanks Nick.
(edited to correct the odd spelling error)