DART Helicopter Services Announces Transport Canada Approval of Apical R44 Emergency Float System
|
June 25, 2007 - DART Helicopter Services announced today that their affiliated partner, Apical Industries, a world class leader in emergency flotation and evacuation equipment, has received Transport Canada approval for their Emergency Float System for Robinson model R44, R44 II helicopters. FAA approval was received in April 2007, and EASA approval is pending.
The Apical Emergency Float System provides a lightweight and easy to install solution for R44 Raven operators who routinely or even occasionally fly over water, and want the added security of having emergency floats installed. The Apical system is also suitable for installation on R44 Clipper helicopters. In addition to the benefit of increased personal safety in the event of an emergency water landing, the Apical Emergency Float System will allow the aircraft to be towed to safety after an emergency water landing.
|
 |
The Apical Emergency Float System consists of two cylindrical Fwd floats and two cylindrical Aft floats, engineered to be mounted on float or standard skidtubes, and a mechanically activated inflation system, which includes a composite wrapped reservoir. (The Emergency Float System with Extensions is available for aircraft equipped with standard skidtubes.) Each float is manufactured using a lightweight urethane coated nylon fabric and is fitted with inlet check valves and combination manual topping/pressure relief valves. Maintenance and overhaul requirements are minimal, consisting of an 18 month inspection/leak test and a three year inspection and inflation test. The floats do not have an age limitation and are replaceable upon condition. The floats are not required to be returned to the factory for recertification; however an Apical recertification service is available upon request. Apical also offers an exchange program for floats and reservoirs.
Apical Industries' emergency flotation and/or liferaft systems are also available for
- Agusta A109, A119, AW139, and AB412
- Bell 206, 210, 212, 412, and 427
- Eurocopter AS332, AS350, AS355 BO105, EC120, EC130, EC135
- MD 369, MD 500 MD 600, MD 900
- Sikorsky S-76
DART Helicopter Services LLC, 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 affiliated companies, DART Aerospace Inc. and Apical Industries Inc. own over 300 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 1300 aftermarket products to over 120 countries. For further information, please call N. American Sales 1 (800) 556 4166 or 1 (613) 632 3336 or Int'l Sales 1 (246) 420 7282
|
