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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 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.
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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
