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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 DART (Apical) floats. Compatible with Aerazur floats (requires DSI 9506-011). Price is per aircraft.
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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
For compatibility with Aerazur Floats, purchase DSI 9506-011 kit.
Prerequisite
N/A
Compatible With
OEM And Dart Skidtubes With Standard Wearpads & Wearplates P/N D350-636-011/-012/-013/-014; DART Float Systems.
Not Compatible With
DART Skidtubes With Run On Landing (Heavy-Duty) Wearplates: D350-636-015/-016/-017/-018/-215/-216/-217/-218; Aerazur Floats; Installation Mod Kit: DSI 9506-011.
