429 Bearpaws with Wearplates

Mission Equipment
Part Number: D429-793-011
Aircraft Models: Bell - 429

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. *24" wide footprint. 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. *24" wide footprint. Price is per aircraft.

Key Features

  • Tungsten carbide welds increases durability
  • Wearplates included
  • CNC machined UHMW polymer provides consistent load transfer

Key Benefits

  • No modifications to skidtube required
  • More durable than steel or fiberglass skis
  • Wearplates provide anti-slip and wear protection
  • Wearplates ease installation of bearpaws
  • 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
  • Compatible on OEM Skidtubes

Approvals

Approval type Authority Reference number Aircraft approved Description
STC EASA - Europe 10034340 429 Ultrapaw™ Installation
STC TCCA - Canada SH10-49 429 Ultrapaw™ Installation
STC FAA - USA SR02932NY 429 Ultrapaw™ Installation

OEM Cross References

N/A

External Warning

N/A

Prerequisite

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Compatible With

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Not Compatible With

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Flight Restrictions

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Installation Time

2 hrs

Dimensions And Weight

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  • Width: N/A
  • Weight Display: 21.00 lbs / 9.53 kg

Load Capacity And Volume

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

Technical Documentation

Downloads

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