Dart announces TC approval for Bell 205/212/412 cable cutters

DART Helicopter Services

30 Aug, 10

DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received Transport Canada approval of their Cable Cutters Kits for the Bell model 204B, 205A, 205A-1, 205B, 212, 214B, 214B-1, 412 and 412EP helicopters. FAA and EASA approvals have been previously received.

Apical’s Cable Cutters Kits provide a means of protecting the helicopter during a wire strike by providing the capability to cut a cable or wire before catastrophic damage occurs. The kits are designed to reduce the possibility of a cable or wire entering the cockpit and to reduce the chance of flight control damage. Similar cable/wire cutting devices have proven to be effective even during multiple wire strikes. The kits incorporate both an upper and lower cutter and each cutter is designed with high strength cutting blades. The Apical cutter designs are tested to verify the capability to cut a cable having a 14,000 lb tensile strength. The kits are configured for Bell medium helicopters with standard or high landing gear. An optional GPS Antenna Mount Kit is also available, which allows placement on the upper cutter deflector for ideal positioning of the antenna.

Kits Include:

Upper Cutter/Deflector & Uppers Cutter Support Struts
Windshield Deflector
Lower Cutter/Deflector & Mounting Support and Struts
Wiper Deflectors

DART Helicopter Services LLC., 4650 North Ave., Oceanside, CA 92056 (www.darthelicopterservices.com), is a privately held Sales, Marketing and Manufacturing Company whose primary focus is developing innovative STC’d products and creating sales networks for aerospace manufacturers who are looking to benefit from DART’s global marketing network and sales channel. DART is the logical choice for rotary wing operators who are seeking a supplier with a comprehensive product line and superior customer support. DART’S subsidiary and affiliated companies own over 450 STC’s and manufacture over 500 products. With its highly trained and knowledgeable North American and International sales team, DART Helicopter Services distributes more than 3,000 aftermarket products to over 120 countries worldwide. For further information, please call our Customer Support Center at1 (800) 556 4166 or 1 (613) 632 3336 or by e-mail at [email protected]

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