Bell Medium Bearpaw / Ski Upgrade


Part Number: D205-564-015

Aircraft Models: Bell - 205

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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. *Includes Mid & Fwd polymer ski sections & wearplates. 19" wide footprint. Not compatible with run-on skidtube. Price is per aircraft.

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
  • Lightweight
  • Easy to install
  • Won't chip, crack or break
  • Ground handling wheel compatible
  • Compatible on DART and OEM Skidtubes

Approvals

Approval type Authority Reference number Aircraft approved Description
STC JCAB - Japan STC-507-TYO 412EP Installation of the D205-564-015 Ski Upgrade Kit on the Bell 412
STC EASA - Europe RC 1173 205A1/212/214B/214B1/412 UHMW Polymer Bearpaw
STC TCCA - Canada SH96-42 204B/205A/205A1/205B/212/214B/214B1/412/412CF/412EP UHMW Polymer Bearpaw
STC FAA - USA SR00571NY 204B/205A/205A1/205B/210/212/214B/214B1/412/412CF/412EP/AB412/AB412EP UHMW Polymer Bearpaw

OEM Cross References

N/A

External Warning

N/A

Prerequisite

N/A

Compatible With

DART & OEM & AAI Skidtubes; DART (Apical) Floats; OEM Skid Mounted Floats; OEM Fuselage Mounted Floats; Cable Gard; Ground Handling Wheel

Not Compatible With

Run-On Landing (Heavy-Duty) Wearplates Or Floats/Float Skidtubes

Flight Restrictions

N/A

Installation Time

2 hrs

Dimensions And Weight

  • Length: N/A
  • Width: N/A
  • Weight Display: 34.00 lbs / 15.45 kg

Load Capacity And Volume

  • Volume: N/A
  • Load Capacity: N/A

Technical Documentation

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Downloads

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