AS350/AS355 Quick Release Emergency Float System

Part Number: 20326-1300
Aircraft Models: Airbus - AS350

Price:
DART AS350/AS355 Emergency Float Systems are the only float systems certified for take off after water landing for the Airbus AS350. The float bags are on-condition and do not have to be returned to the factory for recertification. Factory recertification of the system is available for customers who desire OEM services. 18 month inspection of float bags lowers ongoing maintenance costs of the system. The FWD, MID and AFT floats are fastened to the skidtubes using quic... Read more
DART AS350/AS355 Emergency Float Systems are the only float systems certified for take off after water landing for the Airbus AS350. The float bags are on-condition and do not have to be returned to the factory for recertification. Factory recertification of the system is available for customers who desire OEM services. 18 month inspection of float bags lowers ongoing maintenance costs of the system. The FWD, MID and AFT floats are fastened to the skidtubes using quick release screws, thereby allowing removal of the floats within 12 minutes. The hoses also have quick release features, facilitating removal if the mission does not require over water operations. The mechanical valve system has no squibs or electrical requirements. The cylinder valve assemblies and floats are available as exchange items, thereby reducing maintenance and down time. All float chambers come standard with field replaceable pressure relief and inflation valves. *System includes FWD , MID & AFT Cylindrical floats, inflation system, skid extensions and 2 steps (D350-591-411/412) for high skid installation. Includes additional functionality to quickly remove/reinstall the floats within 12 minutes. The quick release features are composed of: QR Shoulder Screws for floats, QR Couplers and Dust Caps for hoses. Price is for one aircraft. System is for installation on high gear only. Read less

Description

DART AS350/AS355 Emergency Float Systems are the only float systems certified for take off after water landing for the Airbus AS350. The float bags are on-condition and do not have to be returned to the factory for recertification. Factory recertification of the system is available for customers who desire OEM services. 18 month inspection of float bags lowers ongoing maintenance costs of the system. The FWD, MID and AFT floats are fastened to the skidtubes using quick release screws, thereby allowing removal of the floats within 12 minutes. The hoses also have quick release features, facilitating removal if the mission does not require over water operations. The mechanical valve system has no squibs or electrical requirements. The cylinder valve assemblies and floats are available as exchange items, thereby reducing maintenance and down time. All float chambers come standard with field replaceable pressure relief and inflation valves. *System includes FWD , MID & AFT Cylindrical floats, inflation system, skid extensions and 2 steps (D350-591-411/412) for high skid installation. Includes additional functionality to quickly remove/reinstall the floats within 12 minutes. The quick release features are composed of: QR Shoulder Screws for floats, QR Couplers and Dust Caps for hoses. Price is for one aircraft. System is for installation on high gear only.

Key Features

  • Equipped with Quick Release System
  • Inspections at 18 months (instead of 12)
  • Exchange program available

Key Benefits

  • Multi mission versatility with Quick Release System - Designed to quickly remove/reinstall the floats within 12 minutes
  • Solution for rapid & significant weight reduction: - Quickly remove the floats - Reduces downtime and required man-hour
  • Reduced installation time (29 hrs)
  • Lower maintenance costs due to longer inspection cycles
  • Certified to take off after water landing for AS350
  • Also available with integrated liferaft

Approvals

Approval type Authority Reference number Aircraft approved Description
STC DGCA - Mexico IA-198/2013 AS350/AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D Cylindrical Emergency Float System
STC IAC AR - Russia FATA-STC03024 AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA Installation of Emergency Floats
STC ANAC - Brazil 2020S04-08 AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA Installation of Emergency Floats
STC EASA - Europe 10028493 AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP Cylindrical Emergency Float System
STC EASA - Europe EASA.IM.R.S.00619 AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D Cylindrical Emergency Float System
STC TCCA - Canada P-10-0007 AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP Cylindrical Emergency Float System
STC TCCA - Canada SH97-69 AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D Cylindrical Emergency Float System
STC FAA - USA SR00470LA AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D Cylindrical Emergency Float System
STC FAA - USA SR00645LA AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP Cylindrical Emergency Float System

OEM Cross References

OEM Indirect Replacement / 209210-1, 200740-2, 207835-0

External Warning

Replaces 20326-700.

Prerequisite

N/A

Compatible With

High gear only.

Not Compatible With

N/A

Flight Restrictions

Max. Airspeed of Inflation: 75 KIAS Max. Airspeed with Floats Inflated: 95 KIAS

Installation Time

29 hrs

Dimensions And Weight

  • Length: N/A
  • Width: N/A
  • Weight Display: 151.00 lbs / 68.49 kg

Load Capacity And Volume

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

Technical Documentation

Downloads

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