Aircraft Safety Equipment

Emergency Descent Device (EDD)

SPECIFICATIONS

PART NUMBER *379103D

DESCENT DISTANCE **20 to 46 ft (5,1 to 14,2m)

VELOCITY AT END OF DESCENT  Less than 16 ft per second (4,8 mps) after 20 ft

OVERALL SIZE, STOWED  7 x 7.75 x 1.75 inches (177,8 x 196,9 x 12,3 mm)

* Note: 379103C is replaced by 379103D

** Note: As Specified By Customer

† Note: Specified distance should be greater than expected maximum descent

‡ Note: Descent velocity varies with user weight and length of descent

BOEING

747-100, 747-SP, 747-200C, 747-200B, 747-200BC, 747-200F, 747-200PF, 747-300F, 747-300SUD, 747-400B, 747-400BC, 747-400D, 747-400F, 747-800, 757, 768, 787

AIRBUS

A300-B4-103, A300-B4-203, A310-221, A310-222, A310-324, A310-325

LOCKHEED

L1011-385-1, L1011-385-1-14, L1011-385-1-15, L1011-385-3, C5

FAA CERTIFIED GROUND EGRESS SOLUTION

Capewell Aerial Systems is the exclusive worldwide supplier and manufacturer of the Emergency Descent Device (EDD).

The EDD provides a safe and rapid method of descent from an aircraft during an on-ground emergency situation requiring aircrew egress.

The device is attached to the inside of the aircraft permitting two-hand descent. The  internal  centrifugal braking mechanism slows the descent to a safe rate.

The EDD was originally developed for the C-5A, and on February 28, 1997 Capewell obtained FAA Certification for commercial use of EDD’s on aircraft manufactured by Boeing, Airbus and Lockheed.

Since that time, Capewell has continued to introduce product improvements to maximize reliability and safety. In 2011, the Capewell EDD was FAA certified for use in the Boeing 747-8 and 787.

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