DART Helicopter Services has announced that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received both Transport Canada FAA approvals of their Aft Facing Seats (2×2) for Bell 214 B & 214 B1 helicopters.  Transport Canada, FAA and EASA approvals were issued for the Bell 205/212/412 aircraft models.

The DART Aft Facing 2×2 Place Seats are direct replacements for OEM aft facing utility seating and install easily into existing floor provisions.  The seats come fully assembled and include headrests and seat belt rings.  The 2 place seats may be installed together or individually for maximum versatility.  Each 2 place seat may be installed on one side or in the center of the aircraft.   The lightweight frame is powder coated.  Seat pans are manufactured from a durable, high strength, impact resistant aerospace grade thermoformed alloy that cleans easily with mild detergent and does not require any fire retardant treatment.  Seat pans and backs are independently replaceable and are easily removed and reinstalled without seat frame disassembly.  When ordered as spares, the seat backs and pans are LH/RH interchangeable.

Additional benefits of this product:

• Includes headrests and seatbelt rings
• Quick installation and removal (snaps into existing provisions)
• Easy to replace, no need to disassemble seat for replacements
• Replacement backs and bottoms are LH/RH interchangeable
• Easy to clean, no need to send away for fire retardant treatment
• Compatible with a variety of DART shoulder harness kits (required for installation on US registered aircraft)
• Shipped pre-assembled
• Lightweight
• Versatile (multiple configurations for 2 or 4 person requirements)

“Based on customer requests, DART committed to adding the Bell 214’s to our STC.  With the collaboration of PJ Helicopters, we were able to quickly receive this update to our STC and respond to the customer need for a more durable, versatile, and easier to use aft facing seat.”  Quote Bill Beckett, General Manager, DART Aerospace Ltd.

DART Helicopter Services LLC., 1736 Ord Way, 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 at 1 (800) 556 4166 or 1 (613) 632 3336 or by e-mail at sales@darths.com