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  • 2010
    • EASA Approval of DART’s Vertical Reference Bubble Window for the A119/AW119MKII
    • EASA Approval of Apical’s Cable Cutters Kits for Bell Medium Helicopters
    • FAA Certification for DART’s Complete Landing Gear on Civil UH-1 Models
    • FAA Approval of Apical’s EC135 Cable Cutters Kit
    • FAA Approval of DART’s Replacement Engine Mount Kit for the Bell UH-1H
    • Certification of DART’s Cargo Swing Compatible Heli-Utility-Basket for the EC 130
    • Brazilian Approval of DART’s Auxiliary Fuel Tank for the AS 350 & EC 130 Series Helicopters
    • EASA Approval of Geneva’s Tail Camera Mount for AS350/355 Series Helicopters
    • EASA Approval of DART’s Full Vertical Reference Door Modification Kit
    • Certification of DART’s Ultrapaw™ for the Bell 206L/L1/L3/L4/407
    • DART’s GPS Receiver Gimbal Mount enhanced design now compatible with Garmin GPSMAP on Medium Bell aircraft
    • Certification of DART’s Quick Release Heli-Utility-Baskets™ for the AS350 / AS355
    • DART Aerospace Ltd. Unveils New and Improved Technical Access Website
    • DART Helicopter Services Expands Global Reach with New Teaming Agreements:
    • Transport Canada Approval of DART’s Floor & Wall Protectors for the Bell 214B and B-1
    • EASA Approval of DART’s Adjustable Engine Mount Kit for the 204B and 205A-1
    • ABSOLUTE FIRE SYSTEMS’ FAST BUCKET EARNS PATENTS IN TWO COUNTRIES
    • EASA Approval of DART’s Bearpaws for the A119/AW119MKII
    • Certification of DART’s Lightweight Heli-UtilityBasket™ for the Bell 205/210/212/214
    • Transport Canada Approval of DART’s Round-I-Beam Skidtube™ for the A119/AW119MKII
    • FAA Approval of Apical’s Cable Cutters Kits for Bell Medium Helicopters
    • ABLE Operators Reap Benefits of Geneva Aviation’s New Digital Audio System
    • Transport Canada and FAA Approval for DART’s Aft Facing Seats (2x2) for the Bell 214B & B1
    • STARS Equips Fleet with AKV Cycle Counters from DART Helicopter Services
    • EASA Approval of DART’s Traffic Advisory System Modification
    • Transport Canada Approval of DART’s Vertical Reference Bubble Window for the AW119MKII
    • FAA and Transport Canada Approval of Tyler’s A-Star Straight Tube
    • Brazilian Approval of Geneva Aviation’s AS350 Dome Light / Air Vent
    • Brazilian Approval of Helifab’s Baggage Door Actuator for the 212/412/412EP Models of Aircraft
    • More Growth: DART Helicopter Services Acquires Elite Specialty Coatings
    • EASA Approval of Apical‘s Cable Cutters Kits for Bell 206 Series Helicopters
    • Approval of Apical’s EC145 Emergency Float Kits in Argentina
    • Certification of Geneva Aviation’s P174 Power Converter
    • Announces Approval of Apical’s A119 & AW119MKII Emergency Float Kits in Indonesia
    • FAA and Transport Canada Approval of Tyler’s Power Bench for the MD Helicopter Series of Helicopter
    • Transport Canada Approval of Apical’s Cylindrical Emergency Float Systems for the AS355
    • FAA Approval of DART’s Safety Enhancement Kits for Med Bell Aircraft Models
    • DART to Distribute Bristow Group Helicopter Accessories
    • DART Helicopter Services Unveils Sophisticated New Web Shop
    • DART Helicopter Services Accelerates Expansion in 2009-2010
    • Brazilian Approval of AKV’s Cycle Counter for the AS350
    • Transport Canada Approval of DART’s Auxiliary Fuel Tank for the AS 350 & EC 130 Series Helicopters
    • Brazilian Approval of Geneva Aviation's AS350/355 High Back Pilot Seat
    • DART Helicopter Services Unveils Upgraded Website
    • EASA Approval of Apical’s EC145 Emergency Float Kits
    • Certification of DART’s Sliding Door Hinge Kit for the AS 350 / AS 355 Aircraft
    • DART to Market Helicopter Air Conditioners Through Agreement with Integrated Flight Systems
    • Australian Approval for AKV’s Dual Engine Cycle Counter for the BK117 Series of Helicopter
    • DART Helicopter Services and Flight Management Systems Partner To Provide Digital Moving Maps
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2010/01/14

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approvals for their Sliding Door Hinge Kit for the AS 350 / AS 355 series of aircraft.

The DART Sliding Door Hinge Kit modifies the OEM sliding door to a forward opening hinge door. These kits alleviate sliding door track and roller inspection requirements and costly repairs. This simple design provides a gas spring assisted door that smoothly opens for easy passenger loading.

The DART Sliding Door Hinge Kit also makes that aircraft compatible with DART Spacepods™ and other baggage compartment extenders.

Product Benefits:

• Alleviates Necessity for mandatory 100 hr track and roller inspections
• Uses existing OEM sliding door
• Components feature scratch resistant powder coat finish
• Gas spring assist in door opening and closing and keeps door in the open position

“DART hinge kit for the sliding door is a solution that increases the aircraft’s compatibility options, thereby increasing the operational and contractual possibilities. Add to this the fact that this kit removes components with high maintenance and replacement requirements and you’ve got a kit that is both economical and functional.” Quote Bill Beckett, General Manager, DART Aerospace Ltd.

DART Helicopter Services LLC., 4650 North Avenue, Oceanside, CA, 92056 (www.darthelicopterservices.com), is a privately held Sales, Marketing and Manufacturing Company whose primary focus is developing innovative STC’d products and creating sales networks for aerospace manufacturers who are looking to benefit from DART’s global marketing network and sales channel. DART is the logical choice for rotary wing operators who are seeking a supplier with a comprehensive product line and superior customer support. DART’S subsidiary and affiliated companies own over 450 STC’s and manufacture over 500 products. With its highly trained and knowledgeable North American and International sales team, DART Helicopter Services distributes more than 3,000 aftermarket products to over 120 countries worldwide. For further information, please call our Customer Support Center at 1 (800) 556 4166 or 1 (613) 632 3336 or by e-mail at sales@darths.com