Skidtube LH, High Gear, Run-on Landing, DART (Apical) Tri-bag Float Comp.

Part Number: D206-642-515
Aircraft Models: Bell - 206L

Price:
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 landing on uneven ground. Under these conditions, simple round tubes tend to puncture, dent and bend because they cannot maintain their shape. DART Aerospace's revolutionary patented Round-I-Beam™ technology combines the conventional round tube with the strength ... Read more
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 landing on uneven ground. Under these conditions, simple round tubes tend to puncture, dent and bend because they cannot maintain their shape. DART Aerospace's revolutionary patented Round-I-Beam™ technology combines the conventional round tube with the strength of the I-beam made from 6061-T6 aluminum. In DART Aerospace skidtubes, the central I-beam web absorbs most of the impact on landing so the tube maintains its integrity. Even with the addition of a central web, the weight is comparable to that of conventional skidtubes. DART Aerospace Run-on Landing Wearplates are specifically designed for the harsh use of training and run-on landings. The run-on landing wearplates feature 2 full-length stainless steel wear bars with more areas of generously overlaid highly wear resistant tungsten carbide as compared to any other available wearplates. The run-on landing wearplates are constructed of stainless steel and feature an easy thru-bolt installation that makes installation or replacement quick and easy, eliminates clamps over the skidtube and prevents the wearplate from rotating on the skidtube. The DART Aerospace run-on landing wearplates come in 2 pieces, which are individually replaceable, and the wearplates are LH/RH interchangeable, which reduces spares inventory. Run-on landing wearplates are installed at the factory, eliminating the need to source from several vendors and the additional costs for separate shipping and on-site installation. The run-on landing wearplates are installed with a corrosion resistant compound between the skidtube and wearplate (no gaskets or sealant required). *Comes complete with saddles, 2 full-length run-on landing wearplates & 2 wearpads, pre-drilled for float compatibility. Compatible with DART & OEM Crosstubes. Read less

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 landing on uneven ground. Under these conditions, simple round tubes tend to puncture, dent and bend because they cannot maintain their shape. DART Aerospace's revolutionary patented Round-I-Beam™ technology combines the conventional round tube with the strength of the I-beam made from 6061-T6 aluminum. In DART Aerospace skidtubes, the central I-beam web absorbs most of the impact on landing so the tube maintains its integrity. Even with the addition of a central web, the weight is comparable to that of conventional skidtubes. DART Aerospace Run-on Landing Wearplates are specifically designed for the harsh use of training and run-on landings. The run-on landing wearplates feature 2 full-length stainless steel wear bars with more areas of generously overlaid highly wear resistant tungsten carbide as compared to any other available wearplates. The run-on landing wearplates are constructed of stainless steel and feature an easy thru-bolt installation that makes installation or replacement quick and easy, eliminates clamps over the skidtube and prevents the wearplate from rotating on the skidtube. The DART Aerospace run-on landing wearplates come in 2 pieces, which are individually replaceable, and the wearplates are LH/RH interchangeable, which reduces spares inventory. Run-on landing wearplates are installed at the factory, eliminating the need to source from several vendors and the additional costs for separate shipping and on-site installation. The run-on landing wearplates are installed with a corrosion resistant compound between the skidtube and wearplate (no gaskets or sealant required). *Comes complete with saddles, 2 full-length run-on landing wearplates & 2 wearpads, pre-drilled for float compatibility. Compatible with DART & OEM Crosstubes.

Key Features

  • Patented I-beam construction
  • CNC machined split saddles
  • Manufactured from 6061-T6 aluminum
  • Stainless steel run-on landing wearplates installed with thru-bolts
  • Compatible with DART & OEM crosstubes
  • Pre-drilled holes for float installation

Key Benefits

  • 10 times more resistant to crushing due to I-beam construction
  • Split saddles make installation easier even in the field
  • Repairable/weldable
  • Improved wear resistance
  • Reduced inventory of spares (tubes are not handed)
  • Wearplates are LH/RH interchangeable
  • Full length stainless steel wearplates installed with thru-bolt design for quick and easy installation or replacement
  • Thru-bolt wearplate installation - no clamping
  • One Stop Shop - single suppler for skidtubes and run-on landing wearplates

Approvals

Approval type Authority Reference number Aircraft approved Description
PMA FAA - USA PQ1886NM Supplement 68 206A/206B/206L/407 Approved replacement
STC DGCA - Mexico IA-790/2022 206A/206B/206L1/206L3/206L4/407 STC for D206-642 skidtubes
STC ANAC - Brazil 2009S08-21 206/206A/206B/206L1/206L3/206L4 Installation of DART Skidtubes and Saddles
STC ANAC - Brazil 2009S08-22 407 Skidtube Installation
STC ANAC - Argentina CTS-0212.12(A) 206A/206A1/206B/206B1/206L/206L1/206L3/206L4/407 Installation of DART Skidtubes and Saddles
STC EASA - Europe EASA.IM.R.S.01320 206/206A/206A1/206B/206B1/206L/206L1/206L3/206L4/407 Installation of DART Skidtubes and Saddles
STC FAA - USA SA00475SE 206A/206A1/206B/206B1/206L/206L1/206L3/206L4/407 Installation of DART Skidtubes and Saddles
STC TCCA - Canada SH98-4 206A/206A1/206B/206B1/206L/206L1/206L3/206L4/407 Installation of DART Skidtubes and Saddles
STC JCAB - Japan STC-102-TYO 206B/206L/206L1/206L3/206L4/407 Installation of DART Skidtubes and Saddles

OEM Cross References

OEM Replacement / 407-012-303
OEM Replacement / 407-012-305
OEM Replacement / 206-053-184-113
OEM Replacement / 206-053-184-117
OEM Replacement / 206-053-184-121
OEM Replacement / 206-324-457
OEM Replacement / 206-324-459
OEM Replacement / 407-012-203

External Warning

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Prerequisite

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Compatible With

Floats; DART & OEM Crosstubes.

Not Compatible With

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Flight Restrictions

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Installation Time

2 hrs

Dimensions And Weight

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  • Weight Display: 44.80 lbs / 20.32 kg

Load Capacity And Volume

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Technical Documentation

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