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DART Helicopter Services Announces FAA Approval of Fwd Opening Spacepods™ and Upgrade Kits

DART Helicopter Services announced today that its affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received FAA certification of its Fwd Opening Spacepods™ and additional Spacepod™ Upgrade Kits that will provide Eurocopter AS 350/AS 355 operators with yet another DART cargo expansion solution.

"Thanks to the close relationship we have forged with our customers, we were able to provide this significant product improvement." stated Bill Beckett, DART Aerospace Ltd. General Manager. Transport Canada Approval was received in December 2006 and EASA certification is pending.

In response to operator requirements for more space and weight capacity, DART will now offer two optional Spacepod™ designs; the new Fwd Opening Spacepod™ and the original Upward Opening Spacepod.™ AS 350 and AS 355 operators will benefit from:

  • 5.5 cubic feet of increased stowing capacity per side
  • Increased weight capacity by 100 lbs per side
  • Net weight increase of only 13 lb per side
  • Easy installation and removal
  • No flight limitations
 

Both designs feature a lightweight sturdy construction, two or three locking latches for additional security and a gas spring that dampens swing and supports the door in the open position.

"This change is a perfect example of how DART partners with operators to provide solutions. A major offshore customer requested a new design and within a few months we certified the solution," stated Jeff Shapiro, President & CEO of DART Helicopter Services LLC.

Additional upgrade kits for older model Spacepods™ are also available. Existing Spacepods™ can be upgraded with the Automatic Door Opener Upgrade Kit (replaces the prop arm with a gas spring that dampens swing and supports the door in the open position), the Fwd Opening Upgrade Kit (converts an upward opening Spacepod™ door to a forward opening door) and the Door Fwd Opening Kit (replaces an upward opening Spacepod™ door with a forward opening door).

DART Helicopter Services LLC is a privately held Sales & Marketing company whose primary focus is creating sales networks for aerospace manufacturers who are looking to benefit from DART's global marketing network and sales channel and 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. ith its highly trained and knowledgeable North American and International sales team, DART Helicopter Services distributes more than 1000 aftermarket products to over 120 countries.

For further information, please call
N. American Sales 1 (800) 556 4166 or 1 (613) 632 3336
International Sales 1 (246) 420 7282
[email protected]
www.darthelicopterservices.com

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