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.
*15" wide footprint. Compatible with DART/Apical floats (DSI 9720-011 required). Price is per aircraft.
Key Features
- Wearplates included
- 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
Approvals
| Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STC | TCCA - Canada | SH13-43 | R66 | Utility Equipment Installation |
| STC | FAA - USA | SR03370NY | R66 | Utility Equipment Installation |
| STC | EASA - Europe | 10050454 | R66 | D066-1001 Bearpaw Installation |