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Wed, Oct 22, 2008

Apical Emergency Floats Approved By EASA For MD-369, MD-500 Helos

Adds To US, Canadian Certifications

DART Helicopter Services recently announced its subsidiary Apical Industries Inc., has received EASA approval of their Cylindrical Emergency Float System for MD 369HS/HM/HE/D/E/FF and MD 500N helicopters. Transport Canada and FAA certification have been previously received.

Apical's System is approximately 50 pounds lighter than the OEM supplied system and has been designed to include several features that ease operation and reduce maintenance costs and down time.

Cylinder valve assemblies and floats are available as exchange items, and float chambers include field replaceable pressure relief and inflation valves. Float bags are on condition, and need not be returned to factory for recertification, while longer inspection limits mean operators need not take their aircraft out of service

"Overall, this system provides a lighter weight and more cost effective alternative to MD operators, and we are please to now be able to offer it to our customers in Canada, United States, and Europe. By expanding our market influence with yet another approval, we are one step closer to becoming the 'source' for helicopter accessories," said Jeff Shapiro, CEO of Dart Helicopter Services.

FMI: www.darthelicopterservices.com

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