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FAA and EASA approvals for DART's EC 135P1/P2/P2+/T1/T2/T2+ Round-I-Beam™ Skidtube

2009/01/20

Dart Helicopter Services' affiliated partner, Dart Aerospace, has received the updates to both the FAA and EASA certifications of its revolutionary Round-I-Beam™ Skidtube for the Eurocopter EC135 P2+/T2+.

Previous issues of the FAA and EASA STCÕs listed EC 135P1/P2/T1/T2 models only. The Dart Round-I-Beam™ Skidtube has long been a staple in the rotary wing industry and has received recognition around the globe for providing a high quality, easy to install and durable skid tube solution. In recent years, Dart has extended the advantages of Round-I-Beam™ Skidtube technology to an ever increasing variety of aircraft, including Light and Medium Bell, Eurocopter AS350/355, BO 105, SA 315, BK117 and now the EC 135 P1/P2/P2+/T1/T2/T2+.

The Round-I-Beam™ Skidtube for the EC 135 incorporates the proven strength of the I-Beam into a conventional round tube. Like other Dart skidtubes, the EC 135 skidtube is up to 10 times more resistant to damage when compared to conventional tubes. The DART skidtube comes complete with full length stainless steel wearplates that are installed with a protective rubber membrane that virtually eliminates any corrosion associated with the wearplates and the skidtubes. The EC 135 skidtube is compatible with standard low and float landing gear and is pre-drilled and adaptable for compatibility with Apical Floats. Other features of the skidtube include:

  • Round-I-Beam construction that is up to 10 times more resistant to damage when compared to regular skidtubes
  • LH/RH interchangeability
  • Compatibility with Apical Float Systems
  • Comes with full length Stainless steel wearplates
  • Wearplates install with a rubber membrane that eliminates the use of messy sealant and eases removal for inspection and replacement
  • Pre-drilled for wire strike compatibility
  • Pre-drilled for Apical Tri-Bag Float Compatibility



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