Flight Safety asked, NL answers:
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)?
The jacking gear is a small pump that fills the main oleos to pump up the gear, it is self contained, controllable from the cockipt and the ramp area, and battery powered. Without jacking, the tail cone is 64" above the ground, with max jacking, it is 81"
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 wench is available, which will be very handy.
Flip over
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)?
The litter poles are easily installed in the field with simple pins.
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?
Yes, the medical station is the same basic idea as that on the Q, with suction, O2 and the works. It mounts on the cabin wall, and can be fitted quickly, and left in place.