206L Series / 407 Bearpaws

Mission Equipment
Part Number: D206-559-013
Aircraft Models: Bell - 206L;Bell - 407

Price:
For as long as helicopters have been in operation, soft terrain landings have created balancing problems during takeoff and landings. DART Aerospace Bearpaws are constructed of a high density polymer, not plywood, aluminum or composite; this polymer resists cracking, chipping and breaking. The one-piece machined construction ensures consistent and deliberate load transfer. This flexible material deflects under high-point contact loads when landing on rocks or roots; i... Read more
For as long as helicopters have been in operation, soft terrain landings have created balancing problems during takeoff and landings. DART Aerospace Bearpaws are constructed of a high density polymer, not plywood, aluminum or composite; this polymer resists cracking, chipping and breaking. The one-piece machined construction ensures consistent and deliberate load transfer. This flexible material deflects under high-point contact loads when landing on rocks or roots; its inherent memory ensures the Bearpaws return to their original shape upon take off. *19" wide footprint. Compatible on OEM and Dart Skidtubes with Standard Wearpads & Wearplates. Compatible with OEM & Dart Float Skidtubes. Compatible with Tribag Float. Not compatible on Dart Skidtubes with Run-on Landing Wearplates and with Airglass Ski modified Skids. Price is per aircraft. Read less

Description

For as long as helicopters have been in operation, soft terrain landings have created balancing problems during takeoff and landings. DART Aerospace Bearpaws are constructed of a high density polymer, not plywood, aluminum or composite; this polymer resists cracking, chipping and breaking. The one-piece machined construction ensures consistent and deliberate load transfer. This flexible material deflects under high-point contact loads when landing on rocks or roots; its inherent memory ensures the Bearpaws return to their original shape upon take off. *19" wide footprint. Compatible on OEM and Dart Skidtubes with Standard Wearpads & Wearplates. Compatible with OEM & Dart Float Skidtubes. Compatible with Tribag Float. Not compatible on Dart Skidtubes with Run-on Landing Wearplates and with Airglass Ski modified Skids. Price is per aircraft.

Key Features

  • Wearplates also available
  • CNC machined UHMW polymer provides consistent load transfer

Key Benefits

  • No modifications to skidtube required
  • High strength polymer with memory, deflects under critical point loading without failure and returns to original shape when unloaded
  • Keeps tail high in soft terrain to prevent tail strikes
  • Lightweight
  • Easy to install
  • Won't chip, crack or break
  • Float compatible (Tri-Bag)
  • Compatible on DART and OEM Skidtubes

Approvals

Approval type Authority Reference number Aircraft approved Description
STC EASA - Europe 0796/3034 206A/206B/206L/206L1/206L3/206L4/407 Utility Equipment Kit
STC ANAC - Brazil 2010S10-08 206A/206B/206L1/206L3/206L4/407 Utility Equipment Kit
STC DGCA - India LoA 5-13-2010-AED (Part-1) 407 Installation of Heli-Utility Pod™, Hardpoint Kit and Bearpaws
STC FAA - USA SH1031NE 206A/206B/206L/206L1/206L3/206L4/407 Utility Equipment Kit
STC TCCA - Canada SH92-17 206A/206B/206L/206L1/206L3/206L4/407 Utility Equipment Kit
STC JCAB - Japan STC-90-1-TYO 206A/206B/206L/206L1/206L3/206L4/407 Utility Equipment Kit

OEM Cross References

N/A

External Warning

N/A

Prerequisite

N/A

Compatible With

OEM & DART (Apical) Float Skidtubes: D206-642-511/D206-642-512/D206-642-513/D206-642-514; OEM And DART Skidtubes With Standard Wearpads & Wearplates: D206-642-311/D206-642-312/D206-642-411/D206-642-412; DART (Apical) Tribag Float

Not Compatible With

DART Skidtubes With Run On Landing (Heavy-Duty) Wearplates: D206-642-313/D206-642-314/D206-642-413/D206-642-414; Airglass Ski Modified Skids

Flight Restrictions

N/A

Installation Time

2 hrs

Dimensions And Weight

  • Length: N/A
  • Width: N/A
  • Weight Display: 13.00 lbs / 5.91 kg

Load Capacity And Volume

  • Volume: N/A
  • Load Capacity: N/A

Technical Documentation

Downloads

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