Installation of Aircraft Stretcher

The basic principle is to install a 6ft stretcher without removing the seats.

This requires 3 seats to be engaged as the stretcher mechanism are installed over 3 seats (Last 3 rows of LH or RH Side)

In order to do this,two seats ie E&F in each row(fwd),except the last row,backrest are folded in forward direction.

A stretcher is installed over these 3 rows of seats.

The following is the work scope of stretcher installation 

Step 1

Open the Bolts of two seats back rest

Step 2

Remove the actuator’s bolt of these two seats

Step 3

Install the seat rails between The Two seats tracks for support of installing stretcher mechanism over it.

Step 4

Install B poles over these seat rails leaving 4 holes from both sides i.e. install this pole in 5th hole from left and also in 5th hole from Right.

Step 5

Install and assemble the platform on this two poles.

Step 6

Install the belts from the lower side of the platform and attached to the rear side of last row of two seats.

Step 7 

Attach the stretcher over the platform and keep the cushion over it.

Step 8 

Install a privacy curtain over it.

This is just a simple guidance whereas one has to follow special instructions of its manufacturer.

After removal these seats are to be disinfected before the aircraft is normalised for next flight.