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Inertia reel

Eaton’s MA-16 inertia reel system is for use on all military rotary and fixed wing platforms and can be configured for pilot, co-pilot, gunner, medic and crew chief non-ejection seat restraint applications. It has the capability to lock by sensing strap acceleration and omni-directional impact forces reducing occupant flail and associated cockpit structure strike injuries during a crash. The dual sensing MA-16 inertia reel is a significant and innovative safety enhancement for non-ejection seats.

Specifications

Specifications

Specifications
Part Part Number  NSN 
Inertia reel type MA-16  015-870146-3-16  1680-01-590-4019
Gunnersreel type MA-16 015-870146-9-16 1680-01-590-4020
High capacity type MA-16  015-870146-11-16  1680-01-590-4024
Manual control handle  950017-3  1680-01-437-0398
Control cable 920070-8*  1680-00-493-1520
920070-10* 1680-01-407-6264
Lead-in straps  900017-*  
900128-*  
2002181-3  5340-01-609-828446 
  46.25 in. (117 cm) Kevlar
*Other lengths available in various increments
Commercial catalog pricing available upon request  
Part Number  Weight  Part Number  Weight
015-870146-3-16  1.80 lbs (816 g)  950017-3  3.20 oz (90 g)
015-870146-9-16  2.80 lbs (1,270 g)  920070-8  4.80 oz (136 g)
Performance characteristics
Environments  MIL-STD-810G
Dynamic crash test  MIL-R-8236F
Ultimate load  5,000 lbs (2,268 kg)
Proof load  3,333 lbs (1,512 kg)
Temperature range -65 °F to +230 °F (-54 °C to +110 °C)
Life cycle 60,000 cycles
Finish: Matte black anodize, other colors or paint finishes available upon request
Dimensions conform to envelope dimensions specified in MIL-R-8236F