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.
*23" wide footprint. Compatible with high and low gear DART Skidtubes p/n D105-674-011. Compatible with OEM low gear skidtubes p/n 105-50101/ 105-50102/ 105-50103 (or equivalent), not compatible with OEM high gear skidtubes p/n 105-51506/ 105-51522 (or equivalent) Price is per aircraft.
Key Features
- CNC machined UHMW polymer provides consistent load transfer
Key Benefits
- No modifications to skidtube required
- More durable than steel or fiberglass skis
- 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 | EASA - Europe | 28110 | BO105 | UHMW Polymer Bearpaw |
| STC | TCCA - Canada | SH00-46 | BO105CCDN/BO105CCDNB/BO105CCDNB4/BO105LSA3/BO105SCDNBS/BO105SCDNBS4 | UHMW Polymer Bearpaw |
| STC | FAA - USA | SR01265NY | BO105A/BO105C/BO105LSA1/BO105LSA3/BO105S | UHMW Polymer Bearpaw |