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.
*19" wide footprint. Price is per aircraft.
Key Features
- Wearplates available
- CNC machined UHMW polymer provides consistent load transfer
Key Benefits
- No modifications to skidtube required
- More durable than steel or fiberglass skis
- Optional wearplates provide anti-slip and wear protection
- Optional 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
Approvals
| Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STC | JCAB - Japan | STC-511-OSA | EC130T2 | Approval for the EC130 B4/T2 Bear Paw Installation |
| STC | EASA - Europe | 10016984, Rev. 2 | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D/AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Bearpaw Installation |
| STC | IAC AR - Russia | CT107-350 | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Bearpaw, Basket & Auxiliary Fuel Tank Installations |
| STC | TCCA - Canada | SH93-4 | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D/AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Bearpaw Installation |
| STC | FAA - USA | SR00028NY | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Bearpaw Installation |