Efficient Cargo and Personnel Handling System with Foldable, Removable Seats and Rollers

TAF Proposes to implement a cargo and passenger handling system for the C-2A(R) consisting of foldable seats and a cargo roller system that will improve the speed, agility, and flexibility of fleet logistics support operations. The seats will fold against the sidewalls of the aircraft with a one-touch latch operable in less than 30 seconds per seatpair. The seats and cargo rollers will be attached to the existing seat rails with quick-click hardware allowing removal from the aircraft when needed. The complete cargo and passenger handling system will weight less than the existing seats. The foldable seats will be rated to 20G+ emergency loads in both the folded and in-use positions. The benefits of this system include reduced time required onboard carriers, minimized crew effort, eliminated need for hand-loaded cargo, improved crew member safety, and reduction of seat removal from the aircraft. Commercial applications include commercial mixed cargo and passenger flights in remote areas, other military aircraft, and mid-sized business jets.