Skidtube with Basic Wearplates Fits LH or RH

Part Number: D145-762-513
Aircraft Models: Airbus - EC145

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We believe that conventional skidtubes are under-designed for the types of landings most helicopters encounter. Conventional skidtubes are ill-equipped to face the critical loading conditions encountered when landing on uneven ground. Under these conditions, simple round tubes tend to puncture, dent and bend because they cannot maintain their shape. DART Aerospace's revolutionary patented Round-I-Beam™ technology combines the conventional round tube with the strength ... Read more
We believe that conventional skidtubes are under-designed for the types of landings most helicopters encounter. Conventional skidtubes are ill-equipped to face the critical loading conditions encountered when landing on uneven ground. Under these conditions, simple round tubes tend to puncture, dent and bend because they cannot maintain their shape. DART Aerospace's revolutionary patented Round-I-Beam™ technology combines the conventional round tube with the strength of the I-beam made from 6061-T6 aluminum. In DART Aerospace skidtubes, the central I-beam web absorbs most of the impact on landing so the tube maintains its integrity. Even with the addition of a central web, the weight is comparable to that of conventional skidtubes. The EC145 wearplates are constructed of corrosion resistant stainless steel and feature a thru-bolt design which makes installation or replacement quick and easy, eliminates clamps over the skidtube and prevents the wearplate from rotating on the skidtube. Comes standard with full-length stainless steel tungsten carbide welded wearplates. *Comes with forward and aft stainless steel tungsten carbide welded wearplates. Installs with OEM saddles. Pre-drilled for compatibility with Bristol WSPS and DART Cable Cutter Kit (requires D145-762-103 provisions kits for skidtube deflector installation). Not compatible with floats, DART float extension and OEM settling protectors. Read less

Description

We believe that conventional skidtubes are under-designed for the types of landings most helicopters encounter. Conventional skidtubes are ill-equipped to face the critical loading conditions encountered when landing on uneven ground. Under these conditions, simple round tubes tend to puncture, dent and bend because they cannot maintain their shape. DART Aerospace's revolutionary patented Round-I-Beam™ technology combines the conventional round tube with the strength of the I-beam made from 6061-T6 aluminum. In DART Aerospace skidtubes, the central I-beam web absorbs most of the impact on landing so the tube maintains its integrity. Even with the addition of a central web, the weight is comparable to that of conventional skidtubes. The EC145 wearplates are constructed of corrosion resistant stainless steel and feature a thru-bolt design which makes installation or replacement quick and easy, eliminates clamps over the skidtube and prevents the wearplate from rotating on the skidtube. Comes standard with full-length stainless steel tungsten carbide welded wearplates. *Comes with forward and aft stainless steel tungsten carbide welded wearplates. Installs with OEM saddles. Pre-drilled for compatibility with Bristol WSPS and DART Cable Cutter Kit (requires D145-762-103 provisions kits for skidtube deflector installation). Not compatible with floats, DART float extension and OEM settling protectors.

Key Features

  • Patented I-Beam construction
  • Includes forward and aft stainless steel wearplates with tungsten carbide welds
  • Thru-bolt wearplate installation
  • LH/RH interchangeable
  • Compatible with DART cable cutters kit and Bristol skid deflector kit
  • Compatible with the OEM ground handling wheel assembly
  • Manufactured from 6061-T6 aluminum
  • Installs with OEM saddles

Key Benefits

  • 10 times more resistant to crushing due to I-Beam technology
  • Compatible with OEM crosstubes, saddles and ground handling wheels
  • Reduced inventory of spares (tubes are not handed)
  • Repairable/weldable
  • Easy wearplate installation and removal for inspection/replacement

Approvals

Approval type Authority Reference number Aircraft approved Description
STC EASA - Europe 10017063, Rev. 1 BK117A1/BK117A3/BK117A4/BK117B1/BK117B2/BK117C1/EC145(BK117C2)/EC145T2 D117-762 Approved OEM Replacement Skidtube
STC TCCA - Canada LoA RDIMS-4374899 BK117A1/BK117A3/BK117A4/BK117B1/BK117B2/BK117C1/EC145(BK117C2)/EC145T2 D117-762 Approved OEM Replacement Skidtube
STC FAA - USA SR01853SE BK117A1/BK117A3/BK117A4/BK117B1/BK117B2/BK117C1/EC145(BK117C2)/EC145T2 D117-762 Approved OEM Replacement Skidtube

OEM Cross References

OEM Replacement / D321M1016102
OEM Replacement / D321M1015102
OEM Replacement / D321M1016103
OEM Replacement / D321M1015103

External Warning

Installs with OEM saddles.

Prerequisite

N/A

Compatible With

Bristol WSPS; DART Cable Cutter Kit (requires D145-762-103 provisions kits for skidtube deflector installation).

Not Compatible With

N/A

Flight Restrictions

N/A

Installation Time

2 hours

Dimensions And Weight

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  • Weight Display: 27.3lbs / 12.4kg

Load Capacity And Volume

  • Volume: N/A
  • Load Capacity: N/A

Technical Documentation

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Downloads

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