Description
The 210 Emergency Float Kits consist of: 6 emergency floats attached to the skid gear, 4 water-activated float switches that are mounted on the underside of the fuselage, a float inflation reservoir located in the nose compartment, a collective-mounted floats switch, a center console-mounted handle lever, and the necessary hardware to complete kit installation. The Emergency Float Kit with Liferafts also contains two 10-man reversible liferafts which are attached to the Mid floats and have their own mechanical inflation system consisting of: 1 liferaft inflation reservoir and 3 inflation handles, 2 attached externally to the passenger steps and 1 attached to the center console on the co-pilot side.
*Kit includes Fwd, Mid & Aft Tri-Bag floats. Price is for complete float system.
Key Features
- Exchange program available
- Available with integrated liferaft (10-man)
- Requires installation of D412-630-033/-034 Steps
- Hoist compatible configuration available
- Installs on high gear
Key Benefits
- Lighter than OEM
- No life limit on inflatables (Floats & Liferafts)
- Best in the industry lead time
- Increased safety with electrical/mechanical & water sensor activation system
- Reduced maintenance cost (longer maintenance intervals)
- Tri-Bag technology allows for: - Significant weight reduction (smaller reservoir & less gas usage) - Increased stability
- Can install on DART, OEM & AAI float compatible skidtubes
Approvals
| Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STC | EASA - Europe | EASA.IM.R.S.01107 | 212/412/412CF/412EP/AB412/AB412EP | Tri-Bag Float System |
| STC | TCCA - Canada | Ltr 5009-02 | 210/212/412/412CF/412EP/AB412/AB412EP | Tri-Bag Float System |
| STC | FAA - USA | SR01779LA | 210/212/412/412CF/412EP/AB412/AB412EP | Tri-Bag Float System |