29-Jun-2010 Source: DART Helicopter Services
DART Helicopter Services LLC has announced that their affiliated partner, DART Aerospace Ltd., has received EASA approval of the Full Vertical Reference Door Modification Kit for the Bell 204/205/212/214/412 helicopters.  Transport Canada approval has been previously received and FAA approval is currently pending.
The Full Vertical Reference Door Modification Kits provide improved visibility of slung cargo in flight while simultaneously monitoring flight instruments. The kit comes complete with a full height bubble window, a new armrest and provisions for modifying the aircraft door and relocating instruments.
The Full Vertical Reference Door Modification modifies the customer’s existing LH door and requires coincident installation of dual controls and basic flight instruments in the co-pilot position as per Bell Helicopter Service Instructions and installation of an approved mechanical cargo hook release in the co-pilot position.
Benefits:
DART will also be adding to the Full Vertical Reference Door Modification Kit variations that would allow for the modification to be applied to the right hand door and also for a shallower comfort window to be installed either LH or RH instead of the deeper bubble window.
Other vertical reference products from DART for Medium Bell Aircraft:
“DART Aerospace Ltd has recognized and responded to some of the challenges presented by vertical reference operations with the Full Vertical Reference Door Modification Kit. This kit offers both a cost effective alternative to sourcing a complete door to modify and, with its 17†bubble, adjustable arm rest and instrument panel, the most user friendly configuration available.†Quote provided by Bill Beckett, General Manager DART Aerospace Ltd.
DART Helicopter Services LLC., 4650 North Avenue, 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