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2009/02/24

DART Helicopter Services has announced that their affiliated partner, AKV Inc., has received FAA approval for the T53 N1/N2 Engine Cycle Counter. Transport Canada and EASA approvals are pending.

Turbine Engine Cycle Counters are the most affordable engine cycle counters for the Gas Producer (N1) and Free Turbine (N2) in the industry. The Cycle Counters are valuable in that they allow the operator to obtain the most operating cycle life out of the engine when compared to relying on the pilot to accrue cycles. The pilot process is very conservative whereas the cycle counter utilizes a much more precise and less conservative process based on the engine manufacturer's cycle counting algorithm.

Cycle counters are designed to comply with the latest manufacturer cycle counting requirements.

Engine Cycle Counters Benefits:

• Reduced Operating Costs
• Increased Engine Cycle Life
• High Accuracy
• Field Programmable
• Easy Installation
• Optional "Data Stream" for Automatic data transfer
• Easy To Read 4 Line LCD Display Indicating:

           – Gas Producer (N1), Free Turbine (N2) & Rotor RPM
           – N1 & N2 flight cycle counts
           – N1 & N2 Engine Totals
           – Engine Start Counter
           – N1 & N2 Operation/Excursions Counter
           – Max N1 speed reached
           – Flight Operating Timer
           – Revenue Operating Timer

"Using the cycle counter will immediately improve the bottom line for any operator and the low acquisition price will allow an immediate return on the investment," commented Jonathan Gunn, President of AKV Inc.

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