Portarrest® P-IV (MAAS)

Portarrest P-IV The Portarrest® P-IV Mobile Aircraft Arresting System (MAAS) is a self-contained friction brake system designed specifically to support rapid deployment and facilitate safe aircraft recovery. The MAAS is used on permanent or temporary runways at main operating air bases, forward operating air bases and emergency or temporary air strips. All tools and equipment necessary to transport, deploy, operate, and maintain the MAAS are included, and are stored on board the trailers. The Portarrest is capable of functioning in any environmental condition, including arctic cold, desert heat and humid tropics.

The Portarrest is available in a wide variety of configurations to provide economical solutions to the operating requirements of individual customers. The Portarrest incorporates all variations of ESCO friction brake energy absorbers (Servo Control, BAK-12 and 500S). It can be configured with a conventional hook cable and/or a net stanchion system for emergency arrestment operations.

Portarrest arrestment The Portarrest is the standard expeditionary arresting gear for the U.S. Air Force. It is certified to MIL-M-8090 (USAF Mobility, Towed Aerospace Ground Equipment Specification) for road speeds up to 55 MPH (88 KPH). It is also certified to MIL-A-8421 (USAF Air Transportability Requirements Specification), which allows for one complete hook cable configured system to be transported by a single C-130, C-141, or C-5 aircraft.