CubCrafters has made available the added safety of the BRS Parachute system to its light aircraft. Versions of the safety system are now available on the Carbon Cub SS production LSA, Carbon Cub FX Builder Assist model and the EX-2 kit version. The parachute system can also be retrofitted to light sport and experimental CubCrafters airplanes already in the field.
CubCrafters Adds BRS Parachutes to Its Light Airplanes
Key Takeaways:
- CubCrafters has introduced the BRS Parachute system as an optional safety feature for its light aircraft, available on new Carbon Cub SS, FX, and EX-2 models, and as a retrofit for existing CubCrafters airplanes.
- The installed BRS system varies in cost from $13,990 to $15,990 and adds between 34.3 to 43.5 pounds to the aircraft's empty weight, depending on the model.
- The system requires ongoing maintenance, including annual inspections, a parachute repack every six years, and a rocket refresh every twelve years.
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