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2009/10/06

DART Helicopter Services announces that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries, Inc. has received ANAC, FAA, Transport Canada and EASA approval for the AB139 & AW139 Liferaft Kit.

The Apical AB139 & AW139 Liferaft Kit consists of two externally mounted Liferaft Pod Assemblies (LH and RH), a Liferaft inflation reservoir with a mechanical activation system, as well as all of the plumbing, pull cables, and hardware required for installation. The Liferaft Pod Assemblies are comprised of an aluminum mounting structure, a fabric top cover, a carbon fiber bottom cover, a 10 Man Reversible Liferaft and an integrated composite Passenger Step.


Two 10-man Reversible Liferafts are comprised of a twin tube design, a canopy, a survival kit, and a fabric cover. The Liferafts have a 15-man overload capacity and meet all applicable TSO-C70a requirements.

One liferaft reservoir assembly with hoses that lead to each chamber of the two liferafts is included. The Apical Liferafts are deployed using the mechanical Liferaft inflation system consisting of two cockpit mounted Inflation Handles which are mounted along the pilot and co-pilot's door frame, and one T-Handle mounted on the passenger compartment subfloor which is easily accessible through the access panel.

New Kit in development: 12-Man Reversible Liferaft with 17-Man overload capability for the high density seating configuration.

Product Benefits:

• Significant weight (95 lb) reduction over other available liferaft system
• Significant drag reduction over other available liferaft system
• No change in aircraft limitations
• Exchange program available for Liferafts and Reservoir

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