Description
For as long as helicopters have been in operation, soft terrain landings have created problems for pilots. Without bearpaws, you may have experienced balancing problems when landing or taking off in soft terrain such as tundra, snow, or sand. 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. The material is also flexible, so it can deflect under high-point contact loads when landing on rocks or roots, and DART Bearpaws have an inherent memory so they return to their original shape upon take off.
*19" wide footprint. Only for MD 600N Models (Notar). 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 OEM Skidtubes
Approvals
| Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STC | FAA - USA | SH849NE | MD369/MD369A/MD369D/MD369E/MD369F/MD369FF/MD369H/MD369HE/MD369HM/MD369HS/MD500N/MD600N | Installation of Utility Equipment Kit |
| STC | TCCA - Canada | SH90-17 | MD369/MD369A/MD369D/MD369E/MD369F/MD369FF/MD369H/MD369HE/MD369HM/MD369HS/MD500N/MD600N | Installation of Utility Equipment Kit |