BK117/EC145 Bearpaws with Wearplates

Mission Equipment
Part Number: D117-840-011
Aircraft Models: Airbus - BK117

Price:
For as long as helicopters have been in operation, soft terrain landings have created balancing problems during takeoff and landings. DART Aerospace Bearpaws are constructed of a high density polymer, not plywood, aluminum or composite; this polymer resists cracking, chipping and breaking. The one-piece machined construction ensures consistent and deliberate load transfer. This flexible material deflects under high-point contact loads when landing on rocks or roots; i... Read more
For as long as helicopters have been in operation, soft terrain landings have created balancing problems during takeoff and landings. DART Aerospace Bearpaws are constructed of a high density polymer, not plywood, aluminum or composite; this polymer resists cracking, chipping and breaking. The one-piece 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. *24" wide footprint. Price is per aircraft. Read less

Description

For as long as helicopters have been in operation, soft terrain landings have created balancing problems during takeoff and landings. DART Aerospace Bearpaws are constructed of a high density polymer, not plywood, aluminum or composite; this polymer resists cracking, chipping and breaking. The one-piece 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. *24" wide footprint. 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
  • Wearplates provide anti-slip and wear protection
  • 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
  • Compatible on DART and OEM Skidtubes

Approvals

Approval type Authority Reference number Aircraft approved Description
STC JCAB - Japan STC-515-OSA EC145(BK117C2) Bearpaw Installation
STC EASA - Europe 10045487 BK117A1/BK117A3/BK117A4/BK117B1/BK117B2/BK117C1/BK117C2(EC145) UHMW Polymer Bearpaw
STC TCCA - Canada SH13-18 BK117A1/BK117A3/BK117A4/BK117B1/BK117B2/BK117C1/BK117C2(EC145) UHMW Polymer Bearpaw
STC FAA - USA SR03316NY BK117A1/BK117A3/BK117A4/BK117B1/BK117B2/BK117C1/BK117C2(EC145) UHMW Polymer Bearpaw

OEM Cross References

N/A

External Warning

N/A

Prerequisite

N/A

Compatible With

DART Float System; OEM Floats

Not Compatible With

D117-762-011 Skidtube CHG002; D327M2001052 OEM Snow Skids

Flight Restrictions

None

Installation Time

2 hrs

Dimensions And Weight

  • Length: N/A
  • Width: N/A
  • Weight Display: 27.70 lbs / 12.60 kg

Load Capacity And Volume

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

Technical Documentation

Downloads

N/A

Recently viewed