Description
DART AS350/AS355 Emergency Float Systems are the only float systems certified for take off after water landing for the Airbus AS350. This system is now available with two 6-man Liferafts integrated into the Aft Floats. 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, floats and liferafts 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 with integrated liferafts, inflation system, skid extensions and 2 steps 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 and QR Liferaft Reservoir Cover. Price is for one aircraft. Not compatible with D350-794-111 Aux Fuel Tank due to reservoir installation location in the side baggage compartment.
Key Features
- Equipped with Quick Release System
- Two 6-man integrated liferafts included
- 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)
- Integrated liferaft lighter than in cabin rafts
- Lower maintenance costs due to longer inspection cycles
- Certified to take off after water landing for AS350
Approvals
Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
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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 |