Description
The DART Heli-Utility-Basket™ design enables the operator to remove and install the basket quickly, with limited tooling. The basket is constructed of corrosion-resistant stainless steel, coated with a high-gloss, scratch-resistant white finish. Enhanced safety with a simple self-locking handle that assures lid closure and secures cargo during flight. The basket features a heavy duty stainless steel lid that doubles as a step or as a work platform and is attached using a robust hinge system.
*Includes fixed provisions. Compatible with DART Spacepods™ and OEM baggage compartment extenders, with sliding door and DART sliding door hinge kit and OEM steps. Compatible with Cargo Hook. Not compatible with floats. VNE restriction 133 kias (minus 3 kias per 1000' altitude). Price is per side.
Key Features
- Self-locking handle
- Includes prop arm, also available with automatic lid opener
- Durable scratch resistant finish
- Easy bolt on installation
- Quick release pip pin attachment
- Heavy duty lid doubles as a step or walkway for maintenance
Key Benefits
- Easy to re-install and remove in minutes
- Corrosion-resistant stainless steel construction
- Approved to be flown on left-hand, right-hand or both sides simultaneously
- Improved installation: now compatible with cargo hook use
- Does not impede access to the cargo doors
- Allows unobstructed passenger egress
- Fixed provisions also available separately for easy transfer
- Doors can be opened in flight on the opposite side of basket installation
Approvals
| Approval type | Authority | Reference number | Aircraft approved | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| STC | DCA - Malaysia | VSTC/2020/017 | AS350B/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355NP/EC130T2 | Heli Utility Basket |
| STC | JCAB - Japan | STC-512-OSA | EC130T2 | Approval for the EC130 B4/T2 Cargo basket |
| STC | CAAC - China | VSTC0977A | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D/AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Heli-Utility-Basket and Long Cargo Tube Installation |
| STC | DGAC – Ecuador | ACTS-20-005 | AS350/AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Heli Utility Basket |
| STC | EASA - Europe | 10016996 Rev. 3 | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D/AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Basket Installation |
| STC | ANAC - Brazil | 2007S03-03 | AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/EC130B4 | Heli-Utility-Basket |
| STC | IAC AR - Russia | CT107-350 | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Bearpaw, Basket & Auxiliary Fuel Tank Installations |
| STC | TCCA - Canada | SH94-14 | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D/AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Heli-Utility-Basket and Long Cargo Tube Installation |
| STC | FAA - USA | SR00213NY | AS350B/AS350B1/AS350B2/AS350B3/AS350BA/AS350D/AS355E/AS355F/AS355F1/AS355F2/AS355N/AS355NP/EC130B4/EC130T2 | Heli-Utility-Basket and Long Cargo Tube Installation |