Maintenance and Modifications
FAA Approves Dart Fire Attack System for Airbus H145
The FAA has granted STC approval for installation of Dart's Fire Attack System on the Airbus Helicopters H145.
 Fire Attack System (FAS) on Airbus Helicopters H145 dropping water
The FAA has granted STC approval for installation of Dart's Fire Attack System on the Airbus Helicopters H145. (Photo: DART)

Dart Aerospace has received FAA supplemental type certificate (STC) amendment approval for the installation of its Fire Attack System (FAS) for Airbus Helicopters H145D2 and D3 five-blade models. It was previously approved for installation on the H145C2. 

The system mounts on the underside of the helicopter and features the ability to convert a payload of water into fire-retardant foam as needed during a mission. Water/retardant is dropped via two hydraulically actuated drop doors, while a hover refill system allows the crew to refill the water tank. The FAS is certified for day/night VFR operations and can be installed and removed in less than 30 minutes.