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 snow ski provisions, OEM ground handling equipment and with existing settling protector provisions. Price is per aircraft.
Key Features
- Wearplates also available
- 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
- Compatible on low and high gear
Approvals
| Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STC | EASA - Europe | 10038103 Rev. 2 | EC135P1/EC135P2/EC135P2+/EC135P3/EC135T1/EC135T2/EC135T2+/EC135T3 | UHMW Polymer Bearpaw |
| STC | TCCA - Canada | LoA 120S-GA-08-52 | EC135P1/EC135P2/EC135P2+/EC135P3/EC135T1/EC135T2/EC135T2+/EC135T3 | UHMW Polymer Bearpaw |
| STC | FAA - USA | SR01042SE | EC135P1/EC135P2/EC135P2+/EC135P3/EC135T1/EC135T2/EC135T2+/EC135T3 | UHMW Polymer Bearpaw |