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. Compatible on OEM and DART skidtubes with standard Wearpads & Wearplates. Compatible with DART (Apical) Floats. Compatible with Aerazur floats (requires DSI 9506-011). Available by special order only. Price is per aircraft.
Key Features
- Narrow footprint designed for tundra landings
- 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
- 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 | 10016984, Rev. 2 | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D/AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Bearpaw Installation |
| STC | IAC AR - Russia | CT107-350 | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Bearpaw, Basket & Auxiliary Fuel Tank Installations |
| STC | ANAC - Argentina | CTS-0508.13(A) | AS350B/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2 | Bearpaw Installation |
| STC | TCCA - Canada | SH93-4 | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D/AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Bearpaw Installation |
| STC | FAA - USA | SR00028NY | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Bearpaw Installation |
| STC | FAA - USA | SR00029NY | AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP | Bearpaw Installation |