Description
For as long as helicopters have been in operation, soft terrain landings have created balancing problems during takeoff and landings. DART Aerospace Bearpaws are constructed of a high density polymer, not plywood, aluminum or composite; this polymer resists cracking, chipping and breaking. The one-piece machined construction ensures consistent and deliberate load transfer. This flexible material deflects under high-point contact loads when landing on rocks or roots; its inherent memory ensures the Bearpaws return to their original shape upon take off.
*24" wide footprint. Price is per aircraft.
Key Features
- Tungsten carbide welds increases durability
- Wearplates included
- CNC machined UHMW polymer provides consistent load transfer
Key Benefits
- No modifications to skidtube required
- More durable than steel or fiberglass skis
- Wearplates provide anti-slip and wear protection
- Wearplates ease installation of bearpaws
- High strength polymer with memory, deflects under critical point loading without failure and returns to original shape when unloaded
- Keeps tail high in soft terrain to prevent tail strikes
- Lightweight
- Easy to install
- Compatible on OEM Skidtubes
Approvals
| Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STC | EASA - Europe | 10034340 | 429 | Ultrapaw™ Installation |
| STC | TCCA - Canada | SH10-49 | 429 | Ultrapaw™ Installation |
| STC | FAA - USA | SR02932NY | 429 | Ultrapaw™ Installation |