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Mechanical Design Division © 1987-2010 Mercer Engineering Research Center 135 Osigian Blvd. • Warner Robins, GA 31088 info@merc-mercer.org • www.merc-mercer.org • 478.953.6800 MH-53 Flight Engineer Seat Prototype Using CAD solid modeling, a seat mounting system was designed to meet these goals. Concurrent testing and analysis were performed to validate the design. The design and resulting part drawings were used to create a prototype assembly, which was installed in an MH-53 for functional check. After trial installation, the seat system was installed in several dozen aircraft for use by the Air Force. MH-53 Flight Engineer Seat Model MH-53 Flight Engineer Seat Prototype The U. S. Air Force desired to upgrade the flight engineer’s seat in the MH53 helicopter. MERC was tasked with designing, prototyping and testing a system that would improve ergonomics, crash protection and cockpit access. MH-53 Flight Engineer SeatMH-53 Flight Engineer SeatMH-53 Flight Engineer Seat