Description
DART Aerospace's patented Tri Bag emergency flotation system with integrated liferaft available for the H145 and certified for stability in sea state 6. System includes 4 tri bag floats for improved stability, integrated liferaft for ease of access and weight savings.
*Complete system including: reservoir, float bags and covers, necessary wiring and plumbing and 2 integrated liferafts. Contact sales for purchasing options (hoist compatibility, auto inflation, fixed and/or removable provisions, valve cover, skid extensions).
Key Features
- Certified to sea state 6
- Approved for ditching and emergency landings
- Includes 2 integrated liferafts compliant with ETSO-2C505 & TSO-C70b requirements
- Inspections at 18 months (instead of 12)
- All valves are field replaceable
- Available with: automatic inflation, LH & RH hoist compatibility, skid extensions, valve covers & Trakka light compatibility
Key Benefits
- Improved stability due to Tri-bag float design
- Integrated liferafts for superior survivability after emergency water landings with 2 externally mounted liferafts
- Weight and cabin space savings with integrated liferaft
- 45% lighter than other external liferaft options
- Also available 606.7803 Float System Pull Cable Test Tool
Approvals
| Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STC | TCCA - Canada | SH21-24 | H145D3 | Installation of the Emergency Float System |
| STC | EASA - Europe | 10077436 | H145D3 | Emergency Floatation System Installation with (optional) Integrated Liferafts |
| STC | FAA - USA | SR04694NY | H145D3 | Installation of the Emergency Float System |
| STC | GACA - Saudi Arabia | AW/22/7945 | EC145 (BK117D3) | |
| STC | CAA - Oman | DGCAR/H145-STC/4/3/33363/22 | EC145 (BK117D3) | Release Oman STC for H145 D-3 EFS with Ditching Certification DGCAR/H145-STC/4/3/33363/22 |
| STC | CAA - UK | UK.STC.00282 | EC145 (BK117D3)/H145D3 | Installation of the Emergency Float System BK-117 D3 |