Description
We believe that conventional skidtubes are under-designed for the types of landings most helicopters encounter. Conventional skidtubes are ill-equipped to face the critical loading conditions encountered when submitted to abusive high cycle landings on tarmac or uneven ground. Under these conditions, simple round tubes tend to puncture, dent and bend because they cannot maintain their shape. DART Aerospace’s revolutionary exclusive novel Skidtube shape takes the Skid Landing Gear to the next level.
*Float Skidtubes come pre-drilled for compatibility with DART (Apical) Tri-Bag Float System p/n 614.76XX and 624.7802, 624.7904, 624.7905, 624.7906, 624.7907, 624.8002. Required equipment for DART (Apical) Tri-Bag Float System installed on 212. Compatible on DART & OEM Crosstubes and with D412-666 gross weight handling kit. D412-742-028 Cable Guard and D412-742-029 Electric Step Compatibility kits also available as optional equipment.
Key Features
- Novel one-piece Float Skidtube design
- Compatible with DART Flotation only
- TCCA/FAA/EASA approved to 12,200 lb gross weight
- LH/RH interchangeable
- Includes standard Full-Length Thru-Bolt Wearplates
- Pre-drilled holes for float installation
- Comes with anti-corrosion primer
- CNC machined split saddles (no keyway)
- Compatible with DART and OEM Crosstubes
Key Benefits
- 1-Piece Skid construction eliminates potential issues with Skid Extensions
- Exclusive novel Skidtube shape reduces denting on top and bottom of Skidtube
- Thru-Bolt Wearplates provide easier installation and removal
- Rubber coating on the inside of the Wearplates eliminate the need for gaskets
- Split saddles make installation easier even in the field
- Reduced inventory of spares (tubes are not handed)
Approvals
| Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STC | EASA - Europe | EASA.IM.R.S.01126 | 205A/205A1/205B/212/412/412CF/412EP/AB412/AB412EP | D412-742 Approved Replacement Float Skidtube |
| STC | TCCA - Canada | SH05-37 | 205A1/205B/212/412/412CF/412EP | D412-742 Approved Replacement Float Skidtube |
| STC | FAA - USA | SR01583SE | 205A/205A1/205B/210/212/412/412CF/412EP/AB412/AB412EP | D412-742 Approved Replacement Float Skidtube |