Description
The DART Quick Release Heli-Utility-Basket™ features a quick release mounting system that enables the operator to remove and install the basket quickly, without tools. The basket is constructed of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, coated with a high-gloss, scratch-resistant white finish. Enhanced safety with a simple self-locking handle that assures lid closure and secures cargo during flight. Ease of use with gas spring to assist when opening and closing the lid.
Key Features
- Lightweight fabric lid for reduced weight, and increased load
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction, with gloss white powder coat
- Quick-Release mounting system clamps directly to crosstubes
- Basket not sided, can be installed on RH/LH side, or both simultaneously
- Allows unobstructed passenger egress
- No VNE restriction
- Self-locking handle
- Gas piston assisted lid
Key Benefits
- Allows transport of up to 332lbs external cargo per side.
- Carry hazardous items outside of helicopter
- With the QR system, basket can be removed/installed in 1 minute. No tools required!
- New mission profiles: Heli-Skiing; Utility and many more!
Approvals
| Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STC | DCA - Malaysia | VSTC/2020/017 | AS350B/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355NP/EC130T2 | Heli Utility Basket |
| STC | CAAC - China | VSTC0977A | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D/AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Heli-Utility-Basket and Long Cargo Tube Installation |
| STC | DGAC – Ecuador | ACTS-20-005 | AS350/AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Heli Utility Basket |
| STC | EASA - Europe | 10016996 Rev. 3 | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D/AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Basket Installation |
| STC | ANAC - Brazil | 2007S03-03 | AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/EC130B4 | Heli-Utility-Basket |
| STC | ANAC - Brazil | 2007S03-04 | AS350B | Heli-Utility-Basket |
| STC | ANAC - Brazil | 2007S03-05 | AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N | Heli-Utility-Basket |
| STC | ANAC - Brazil | 2007S03-06 | HB-350B | Heli-Utility-Basket |
| STC | IAC AR - Russia | CT107-350 | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Bearpaw, Basket & Auxiliary Fuel Tank Installations |
| STC | TCCA - Canada | SH94-14 | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D/AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Heli-Utility-Basket and Long Cargo Tube Installation |
| STC | FAA - USA | SR00213NY | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D/AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Heli-Utility-Basket and Long Cargo Tube Installation |