S-92 flotation system certified
Source: Sikorsky, 28-May-12
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) has formally approved the S-92® helicopter for Sea State 6 (SS6) conditions – up to 20-foot waves – thus completing the S-92A emergency flotation system sea state expansion. “We believe this is the first ever FAA certification to this Sea State (20-foot waves). This system was designed by the S-92 [...]
Aero Sekur at Farnborough 2012 – Advance Show News
Source: Aero Sekur, 19-Mar-12
Acquisition and expansion by Aero Sekur has strengthened the organisation’s international presence and product offer for the aerospace industry. The engineering innovator, whose specialisms include helicopter safety and survival systems, returns to Farnborough International Air Show with a display incorporating seven Group companies, three of which are new businesses. With a stand designed to showcase [...]
RotorCorp working with Apical on R66 Pop-out float STC
Source: RotorCorp, 28-Oct-11
The Robinson R66 helicopter is not complete without a set of Pop-out floats; that is my opinion. The best flying is beyond gliding distance from shore, and 70% of the earth is covered in water. When I first got into the helicopter industry over twelve years ago a mentor told me that helicopters find work [...]
Transport Canada approves Dart floats for AW119
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 21-Oct-11
DART Helicopter Services (DHS) is pleased to announce Transport Canada approval of Apical Industries AW119MKII Emergency Float Kits. FAA, EASA and Indonesia approvals have been previously received. The Apical Tri-Bag Emergency Float systems for the AgustaWestland A119 & AW119MKII include 2 forward and 2 aft floats and offer an option for Liferafts integrated with the [...]
Brazil approves Apical’s EC135 Emergency Floats
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 19-Jul-11
DART is pleased to announce that their subsidiary Apical Industries has received Brazilian approval for their EC135 Emergency Float Systems with or without Liferafts. Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approval have been previously received. Apical’s EC135 Emergency Float Systems each include four floats. The floats are constructed utilizing lightweight urethane-coated nylon fabric. Each float has [...]
DART announces EASA approval of Apical floats for AS355s
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 14-Jun-11
DART announces that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries has received EASA approval for their Emergency Float System for Eurocopter AS355E, F, F1, F2, N, NP model helicopters. FAA and Transport Canada approvals have been previously received. Apical’s AS355 Emergency Float System consists of six Floats which attach to the skidtubes and the skid extensions provided [...]
Dart Announces TC Approval of Apical’s Cylindrical Emergency Float Systems for the AS355
Source: DART Helicopter Services, 02-Mar-10
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries Inc., has received Transport Canada approval of their Cylindrical Emergency Float Systems with & without Liferafts for the Eurocopter AS355E, F, F1, F2, N & NP models. Apical’s Eurocopter AS355 Cylindrical Emergency Float Systems are the only float systems certified for take-off [...]
Dart Helicopter Services Announces FAA Approval of Apical’s Emergency Float Systems for the AS355NP Model
Source: RotorNews, 09-Oct-09
DART Helicopter Services is pleased to announce that their subsidiary partner Apical Industries Inc., has received FAA approval of their Emergency Float Systems with & without Liferafts for the Eurocopter AS355NP model, adding to previously approved AS355E, F, F1, F2, N models.
Zodiac Aerospace announces the addition of a Bell 407 Emergency Float System STC
Source: RotorNews, 19-Jan-09
