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April 29, 2008 - Dart Helicopter Services has announced that their subsidiary Apical Industries Inc., has received EASA approval of their Tri-Bag Emergency Floatation System for Eurocopter EC135 helicopters. The approval provides for two different installations, either with liferafts or without. FAA and Transport Canada approval has been previously received.
The Tri-Bag Floatation System includes four floats which provide a very stable float platform and is the only system that allows the aircraft to be towed after a water landing. The floats may be deployed manually by a cyclic mounted handle or by the optional automatic electrical back up system, which utilizes two water activated switches. The external liferafts with survival kits are integrated into the forward floats, a design that offers not only ease of use but also enhanced safety. The life rafts may be deployed either in the cockpit or by two externally mounted T-handles. The externally mounted liferafts conserve valuable passenger space and improve safety.
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Apical offers an optional skid extension kit which allows use of the float system with standard skidtubes. There is also an exchange program available for floats, liferafts and reservoir/valve assemblies.
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
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