The tarmac air craft tiedown system (tacts) was designed to give the land-based end user an option to use a field maintainable, self-sealing, superior tiedown system for securing aircraft. Existing systems are outdated and lend themselves to numerous and sometimes costly problems such as tripping and particle hazards.

Constant retention of water causes rust and concrete degradation.

Concrete chips from damaged concrete being chipped away by the tie down deck fitting hooks are common. If large particles or chips are not removed prior to aircraft engine operation, this could be extremely dangerous and costly.

Should the tie down dowel need replacing, the entire area around the anchor needs to be cut out, fresh concrete poured, tested, and certified.