Fri, Nov 28, 2008
Follows FAA, Transport Canada Certifications
Dart Helicopter Services announced
Thursday its affiliate DART Aerospace Ltd. has received EASA
approval of its Round-I-Beam skidtube for Eurocopter
BK117A1/A3/A4/B1/B2/C1 model aircraft. FAA and Transport Canada
approvals were previously received.
The Dart Round-I-Beam skidtube has long been a staple in the
rotary wing industry. In recent years, Dart has extended
availability to an ever-increasing variety of aircraft, including
light and medium Bell helos, and Eurocopter AS350/355, BO 105, SA
315, EC 135 and now the BK 117.
DART Round-I-Beam skidtubes for Eurocopter BK 117 aircraft are
LH/RH interchangeable. The central I-beam web in DART skidtubes
absorbs most of the impact on landing so the tube maintains its
structural integrity and, even with the addition of a central web,
the weight is comparable to that of conventional skidtubes.
The BK117 skidtubes come complete with full length stainless
steel wearplates that are installed with a protective membrane
between the tube and the wearplate, virtually eliminating any
galvanic corrosion.
Other features of DART’s Round-I-Beam BK117 skidtubes
include Round-I-Beam construction that is up to 10 times more
resistant to damage compared to conventional skidtubes, and an
available Settling Protector kit. The skidtubes are also
pre-drilled for compatibility with the Bristol WSPS Kit.
"This rigorous design has been proving itself in the field for
over 12 years," said DART Aerospace general manager Bill Beckett.
"Round-I-Beam Skidtubes have been tested in every condition and
have demonstrated unprecedented durability."
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