Description
The DART Aerospace Full Vertical Reference Door Modification Kits provide improved visibility of slung cargo in flight while simultaneously monitoring flight instruments. The modification kit comes complete with with a full height bubble window, a new armrest, door mounted instrument panel and provisions for relocating the instruments. They allow the customer to modify their own door. This modification requires coincident installation of dual controls and basic flight instruments in the co-pilot position as per Bell Helicopter Service Instructions and installation of an approved mechanical cargo hook release in the co-pilot position.
*Modifies an existing LH door for vertical reference operations. Kit comes with window, seal, wide armrest and provisions to relocate instruments. Wiring harness not included. Vents are customer installed. Special C of A required for Single Pilot Operations from the LH Seat with D412-761 kit installed. Special C of A is NOT required on the 412EPI. Requires installation of: Dual controls installed per Bell Helicopter service instruction (all models), force trim system for LH seat only operation (all models), approved mechanical cargo hook release in LH position (Dart p/n D412-704-011 or D205-704-013 or D412-704-015 or equivalent - all models except EPI) (Dart p/n D412-704-015 or equivalent - EPI only), Bell Helicopter Left Hand Pilot in Command Kit 412-706-134-101 (EPI only), Bell Helicopter Vertical Reference Operations Kit 412-706-135-101 (EPI only), and Bell Helicopter Cargo Hook Long Line Release Provisions Kit 412-706-136-101 (EPI only)
Key Features
- Wiring harness features a quick disconnect attachment and allows for installation of required or optional instruments necessary for long line operations
- Pre-cut instrument panel faces accommodate 2-4 indicators and 3-4 annunciators
- 17" bubble provides clear undistorted viewing
- Instrument panel accommodates a variety of indicators and long life LED annunciators
Key Benefits
- Improved visibility of slung cargo
- Improved shape of bubble window provides more room for the pilot's head
- Window is certified with cut-out for clearer viewing (customer cut)
- Allows for installation of up to 4 window vents (customer installed)
- Instrument panel adjusts inboard/outboard for personalized instrument placement and improved viewing
Approvals
Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
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STC | FAA - USA | SR03832NY | 205A/205A1/205B/212/412/412EP | Full Vertical Reference Door |
STC | EASA - Europe | 10028917 | 204B/205A1/212/214B/214B1/412/412EP | Full Vertical Reference Door |
STC | TCCA - Canada | SH09-4 | 204B/205A/205A1/205B/212/214B/214B1/412/412CF/412EP | Full Vertical Reference Door |