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Bell, Dart Get Canadian Nod for 505 Emergency Floats
Transport Canada has granted STC approval to Bell and DART Aerospace for their Bell 505 Emergency Float System.
Demonstrating its multi-chamber design and high-visibility color, the Dart Aerospace emergency float system for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is pictured above. Bell and Dart have obtained a Canadian STC, and expect FAA approval in mid-2018.
Demonstrating its multi-chamber design and high-visibility color, the Dart Aerospace emergency float system for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X is pictured above. Bell and Dart have obtained a Canadian STC, and expect FAA approval in mid-2018.

After announcing a partnership at Heli-Expo last year, Bell and Dart Aerospace set a goal to develop an emergency float system (EFS) for the Bell 505 in first-quarter 2018. After a rigorous certification program, the joint team announced Tuesday at Heli-Expo 2018 that its goal has been met after receiving STC approval from Transport Canada. FAA certification of the EFS is expected by mid-2018.


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