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
- Also available with wearplates
- CNC machined UHMW polymer provides consistent load transfer
Key Benefits
- No modifications to skidtube required
- More durable than steel or fiberglass skis
- 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
- Won't chip, crack or break
Approvals
| Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STC | FAA - USA | SR02508SE | EC145T2 | Installation of bearpaw |
| STC | EASA - Europe | 10060315 | EC145T2 | Installation of Bearpaw |
| STC | TCCA - Canada | C-17-0917 | EC145T2 | Installation of bearpaw |
| STC | EASA - Europe | 10060315 REV. 1 | EC145 / EC145T2 / H145D3 | Installation of D117-1028-011/-013 bearpaws |