EASA Approves DART Round-I-Beam Skidtubes for Eurocopter BK117s

Dec. 2, 2008
EASA approval follows FAA and Transport Canada approvals previously received.

PINEY FLATS, TN -- DART Helicopter Services announces that its affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received EASA approval of its Round-I-Beam skidtube for the Eurocopter BK117A1/A3/A4/B1/B2/C1 model aircraft. FAA and Transport Canada approvals have been previously received.

In recent years, Dart has extended the advantages of Round-I-Beam technology to an ever increasing variety of aircraft, including Light and Medium Bell, Eurocopter AS350/355, BO 105, SA 315, EC 135 and now the BK 117.

"This rigorous design has been proving itself in the field for over 12 years," says Bill Beckett, General Manager of DART Aerospace. "Round-I-Beam skidtubes have been tested in every condition and have demonstrated unprecedented durability."

For more information visit www.darthelicopterservices.com.