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For as long as helicopters have been in operation, soft terrain landings have created balancing problems during takeoff and landings. DART Aerospace Bearpaws/Ski are constructed of a high density polymer and provide increased support in soft terrain landings as compared to traditional Bearpaws. The Bearpaw/Ski provides an increased footprint along the full-length of the skidtube and features 2 wearplates for additional wear resistance. The polymer resists cracking, chipping and breaking and the machined construction ensures consistent and deliberate load transfer. This flexible material deflects under high-point contact loads when landing on rocks or roots; its inherent memory ensures the Bearpaws return to their original shape upon take off.
*For extremely soft terrain landings. 19" wide footprint keeps nose higher than Bearpaws alone. Includes Aft (equivalent to D205-564-011), Mid & Fwd polymer sections & 2 wearplates per side. Skis can be removed and Bearpaws used alone. Not compatible with run-on landing skidtube. Price is per aircraft.
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Key Features
Tungsten carbide welds increases durability
Wearplates included
CNC machined UHMW polymer provides consistent load transfer
Key Benefits
No modifications to skidtube required
More durable than steel or fiberglass skis
Full length coverage of skidtube
Modular design allows for removal of fwd ski portions when not required
Larger footprint
Wearplates provide anti-slip and wear protection
Wearplates ease installation of bearpaws
High strength polymer with memory, deflects under critical point loading without failure and returns to original shape when unloaded
Keeps tail high in soft terrain to prevent tail strikes
