Description
The 210/212/412 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. The 210/212/412 combination float and liferaft system weighs 328 lbs, which is lighter than the original OEM Bell 412 Emergency Float system without liferaft.
*NOW APPROVED FOR 12,200-LB. INCREASED GROSS WEIGHT (412 only). Includes protection for RH Mid Float to prevent chafing when installed in conjunction with an external hoist. Requires installation of D412-630-033/034 Steps and float skidtubes (like DART D412-742-04X). Price is for complete float with liferaft system.
Key Features
- Exchange program available
- Requires installation of D412-630-033/-034 Steps
- Compatible with internal or external hoists
- Installs on high gear
Key Benefits
- Up to 20% 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
- Liferafts will be compliant with EASA OPS requirements
- Also available 606.7803 Float System Pull Cable Test Tool
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 |