Description
OEM Wearplates and Wearpads are designed for durability under normal wear conditions, however, training and run-on landings present unique requirements for durability far in excess of normal operations. Even high gross weight landings in rocky or abrasive areas can prove damaging to skidtubes with lesser protection. DART Heavy Duty Wearplates are specially designed for the harsh use of utility work, training flights and run-on landings. DART Heavy Duty Wearplates, compatible with OEM Skidtubes, installed using clamps and pick up a fastener on each saddle for easy installation or replacement but prevents rotation of the wearplate on the skidtube. DART Heavy Duty Wearplates are constructed of corrosion- resistant stainless steel and feature a full length stainless steel wear bar with areas of generously overlaid highly wear resistant tungsten carbide. Installed with a corrosion- resistant compound between the skidtube and wearplate (prevents the need for gaskets or sealant.
*Compatible on OEM skidtubes. Includes 2 stainless steel wearplates with heavy-duty tungsten carbide welds, and associated hardware. Compatible with D350-578-015/-017 Bearpaws. Price is per aircraft.
Key Features
- Includes RH and LH Full-Length Wearplates
- Compatible on OEM skidtubes only
- Stainless steel construction with tungsten carbide welds
- Full length protection of skidtube
- Ships with stainless steel installation clamps
- Interfaces with saddles to prevent rotation
Key Benefits
- Improved wear resistance
- No modification to OEM skidtube required
- Quick installation with clamps
- Installs without messy sealant
- Ideal for training operations or harsh/rocky landing environments
- Float compatible with proper clamps orientation
Approvals
Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
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STC | TCCA - Canada | SH16-54 | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D/AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP | Skidtube Wearplate Kit |
STC | ANAC - Brazil | 2017S03-12 | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP | Skidtube wearplate kit |
STC | EASA - Europe | 10060926 | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D/AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP | Installation of skidtube wearplate |
STC | FAA - USA | SR03889NY | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D/AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP | Installation of skidtube wearplate kit |