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.
*Larger R44 Bearpaw Kit. 13" wide by 12" long footprint. Compatible with DART (Apical) Float System (p/n 644.7001, 644.7004, 644.7005, 644.7002) and OEM skidtube. Bearpaws available with wearplates, free of charge - please specify on order. Price is per aircraft.
Key Features
- Wearplates included (specify on order)
- CNC machined UHMW polymer provides consistent load transfer
Key Benefits
- No modifications to skidtube required
- Larger footprint
- Wearplates provide anti-slip and wear protection
- 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
- Float compatible
Approvals
| Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STC | EASA - Europe | EASA.IM.R.S.01335 | R44/R44II | Utility Equipment Installation |
| STC | TCCA - Canada | SH02-8 | R44/R44II | Utility Equipment Installation |
| STC | FAA - USA | SR01490NY | R44/R44II | Utility Equipment Installation |