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Dart Floats Approved for Airbus Five-blade H145s
Dart Aerospace has received FAA supplemental type certification for its emergency float system with integrated life rafts in water up to sea state 6.
Dart Aerospace has now earned U.S. FAA approval for its emergency float system aboard five-blade H145s in addition to Canadian and European approvals. (Photo: Dart Aerospace)
Dart Aerospace has now earned U.S. FAA approval for its emergency float system aboard five-blade H145s in addition to Canadian and European approvals. (Photo: Dart Aerospace)

Dart Aerospace was awarded U.S. FAA supplemental type certification (STC) for its emergency float system with integrated life rafts for five-blade Airbus Helicopters H145s. This certification follows Transport Canada and EASA approvals. The floats were previously approved for the Airbus four-bladed H145 and EC145 models and feature a tri-bag design for stability in water up to sea state 6. The design includes two externally-mounted life rafts delivering a 45 percent weight reduction over other externally mounted liferaft options while saving cabin space, the company said.