N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-11.12

Current through Register Vol. 56, No. 21, November 4, 2024

Section 8:41-11.12 - Patient transport devices

(a) Each AMU shall be equipped with a litter for the transport of stretcher bound patients. The litter shall be at least 72 inches long (when flat) and at least 20 inches wide. The litter shall have a commercially manufactured stretcher mattress. There shall be clean linens on the litter.

(b) The litter shall have three sets of two-inch wide patient restraints with quick release buckles positioned at the chest, waist and knees. The quick release buckles may be of the "slide-through" or "metal to metal" type. Velcro-type closures shall not be utilized.

(c) The litter shall be restrained by a litter fastener whenever the aircraft is in motion. The litter fastener shall be securely fastened to the aircraft, shall be installed under a FAA Supplemental Type Certificate and shall meet the same "g" requirements as those contained in FAR Part 27.561, "Airworthiness Standards: Normal Category Rotorcraft/ Emergency Landing Conditions: General" or FAR Part 29.561, "Airworthiness Standards: Transport Category Rotorcraft/Emergency Landing Conditions: General" for seats.

N.J. Admin. Code § 8:41-11.12