DART Announces Transport Canada Approval of Apical Replacement Cylindrical Emergency Floats for Bell 412, 412EP

September 17, 2007 - DART Helicopter Services subsidiary, Apical Industries Inc. a world class leader in emergency floatation and evacuating equipment, have received Transport Canada approval of their Replacement Cylindrical Emergency Floats designed for Bell 412 and 412EP helicopters. FAA approval has been previously received and EASA approval is pending. Ron Gladnick, President of Apical stated, "Adding Canadian and EASA approvalfor all of our products allows Apical to implementits strategy of being theleader in providinginnovative, cost effective product solutions for ourcustomers worldwide." The Apical Replacement Cylindrical Emergency Floats are available for each of the six floats (2 forward, 2 middle and 2 aft). The forward or middle float consists of four separate air-holding chambers. The chambers are separated by bulkheads made of the same urethane coated nylon as the tube to minimize the loss of buoyancy in the event of puncture or tear. Each chamber contains an inlet check valve for inflation by the cylinder/valve assembly, a topping valve for manual inflation and a pressure relief valve (PRV) to prevent over-pressurization.

Weighing the same as OEM floats, the Apical Replacement Cylindrical Emergency Floats can be utilized in conjunction with Bell floats and do not impose any aircraft limitations. The Apical exchange program is also available.

DART Helicopter Services LLC (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 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

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