Dart Aerospace’s emergency flotation system (EFS) for the Bell 505 Jet Ranger X has recently received STC approval from the FAA, making it the only such system available on the market. This adds to Transport Canada certification it obtained in mid-February, as well as recent approval from Japan’s JCAB. The company has already started initial deliveries of the emergency floats.
“The validation of the Bell 505 EFS by the FAA in a relatively short time frame reflects the confidence that the authorities have in the design of this product and the substantiating documentation,” said David Shepherd, vice president of certification at Dart Aerospace. “Dart appreciates the support we received from Bell in developing this product. We are happy to see that the Bell 505 is gaining momentum and look forward to bringing other products to market for the Bell 505 in the near future.”
