Description
The DART Aerospace 505 Emergency Float System delivers added safety with industry leading performance for over water helicopter operations. The system is available as a factory installed option or an aftermarket conversion. This kit includes fwd, mid & aft floats manufactured using our patented lightweight urethane-coated fabric. This kit also includes skid extensions compatible with OEM skid landing gear. This maintenance friendly system can either be serviced by the end user or sent back to DART (or one of our worldwide approved repair & overhaul centers) for factory level service. Total care and exchange programs are also available.
*Additional tools required for installation: 606.7803; tools can be reused for multiple installations.
Part number is for complete system including: reservoir, float bags and covers, necessary wiring and plumbing.
installation.
Key Features
- 6 pod Tri-bag float design
- Single inflation reservoir
- Patented lightweight urethane-coated fabric
- Designed with multi air-holding chambers
- Valve is field replaceable
- Compatible with DART Bearpaws
Key Benefits
- Improved stability due to Tri-bag float design
- Optimized floor space with reservoir installed on baggage compartment wall
- Worldwide R&O support
Approvals
| Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STC | JCAB - Japan | STC-440-OSA | 505 | Emergency Float System |
| STC | TCCA - Canada | SH18-9 | 505 | Emergency Float System Installation |
| STC | DGCA - Mexico | IA-623/2019 | 505 | Instalación del sistema de flotación de emergencia |
| STC | FAA - USA | SR04133NY | 505 | Installation of Emergency Float System |
| STC | EASA - Europe | 10067422 | 505 | Installation of emergency flotation system |
| STC | DGCA - Indonesia | SR035 | 505 | Installation of Emergency Float System |
| STC | CAAP - Philippines | C-21-0101 | 505 | Emergency Float System on Bell 505 Rotorcraft |