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.
*13" wide footprint. Available by special order only. Compatible on OEM and DART Skidtubes with Standard Wearpads & Wearplates. Compatible with OEM & DART Float Skidtubes. Price is per aircraft.
Key Features
- Narrow footprint designed for tundra landings
- Wearplates also available
- CNC machined UHMW polymer provides consistent load transfer
Key Benefits
- No modifications to skidtube required
- More durable than steel or fiberglass skis
- 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
- 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 |