Repl. Skidtube Fits LH or RH, High Gear, DART (Apical) Tri-Bag Float Comp.

Part Number: D412-742-043
Aircraft Models: Bell - 205;Bell - 412

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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. Pre-drilled for compatibility with DART (Apical) Tri-Bag Float Systems. Comes standard with full-length tungsten carbide welded wearplates. Also now available with heavier duty run-on landing wearplates that feature 2 full-length stainless steel wear bars with more areas of generously overlaid highly wear resistant tungsten carbide compared to any other available wearplates. *Includes full-length stainless steel wearplates and wearpads. Not included are the saddles and hardware. Pre-drilled for float compatibility. Replacement skidtube for D412-742-013. Compatible with D412-666-011 gross weight handling kit. 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. Pre-drilled for compatibility with DART (Apical) Tri-Bag Float Systems. Comes standard with full-length tungsten carbide welded wearplates. Also now available with heavier duty run-on landing wearplates that feature 2 full-length stainless steel wear bars with more areas of generously overlaid highly wear resistant tungsten carbide compared to any other available wearplates. *Includes full-length stainless steel wearplates and wearpads. Not included are the saddles and hardware. Pre-drilled for float compatibility. Replacement skidtube for D412-742-013. Compatible with D412-666-011 gross weight handling kit.

Key Features

  • Now TCCA/FAA/EASA approved to 12,200 lb gross weight
  • Includes standard full-length wearplates
  • Patented I-beam construction
  • Pre-drilled holes for float installation
  • Modular Tri-Beam design
  • Compatible with DART and OEM Crosstubes

Key Benefits

  • 10 times more resistant to crushing due to I-beam construction
  • Reduced inventory of spares (tubes are not handed)
  • Repairable/weldable (center section only)

Approvals

Approval type Authority Reference number Aircraft approved Description
STC EASA - Europe EASA.IM.R.S.01126 205A/205A1/205B/212/412/412CF/412EP/AB412/AB412EP D412-742 Approved Replacement Float Skidtube
STC TCCA - Canada SH05-37 205A1/205B/212/412/412CF/412EP D412-742 Approved Replacement Float Skidtube
STC FAA - USA SR01583SE 205A/205A1/205B/210/212/412/412CF/412EP/AB412/AB412EP D412-742 Approved Replacement Float Skidtube

OEM Cross References

OEM Replacement / 412-050-015-111
OEM Replacement / 412-324-008
OEM Replacement / 412-050-015-112
OEM Replacement / 412-324-003
OEM Replacement / 412-324-007
OEM Replacement / 412-324-004

External Warning

Replacement skidtube for D412-742-013.

Prerequisite

N/A

Compatible With

Floats; D412-666-011 gross weight handling kit.

Not Compatible With

N/A

Flight Restrictions

N/A

Installation Time

2 hrs

Dimensions And Weight

  • Length: N/A
  • Width: N/A
  • Weight Display: 61.30 lbs / 27.80 kg (CHG 006 or earlier) 63.30 lbs / 28.77 kg (CHG 007 and subsequent)

Load Capacity And Volume

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

Technical Documentation

Downloads

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