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EASA Approval of DART's Round-I-Beam™ Skidtubes for the SA 315

2009/04/15

DART Helicopter Services' has announced that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received EASA certification of the Round-I-Beam™ Skidtube for SA 315 aircraft. FAA and Transport Canada STC's received.

DART created the Round-I-Beam™ skidtube because conventional skidtubes are under-designed for the types of landings most helicopters encounter. Conventional skidtubes tend to puncture, dent, and bend when faced with the critical loading conditions encountered when landing on uneven ground.

DART's revolutionary patented Round-I-Beam™ technology combines the conventional round tube with the strength of the I-beam made from 6061-T6 aluminum.

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.

The DART Round-I-Beam™ Skidtube was designed to accommodate the extreme conditions involved in military use.

The DART Round-I-Beam™:

  • Up to 10 times more resistant to damage
  • Increased resistance to corrosion and stress corrosion cracking
  • Full length carbon steel wearplates & wearpads with tungsten carbide welds
  • Manufactured from 6061-T6 aluminum

"The DART Round-I-Beam™ Skidtube has been providing the helicopter industry with a more durable and functional skidtube for over 13 years. DART is pleased to now be bringing this proven technology to SA 315 operators in Europe." 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