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Dart Aerospace has received EASA supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for its external cargo helicopter utility basket designed for Bell 505s. According to the company, the basket is intended for both utility and VIP operations and is designed to carry items such as skis, tools, equipment, and other externally mounted cargo.
The basket incorporates a self-locking handle for lid closure and a gas spring to assist with opening and closing. The unit is constructed from corrosion-resistant stainless steel and finished with a white coating intended to resist scratching.
According to Dart, the EASA STC provides a certified configuration for European operators seeking an external cargo solution for the Bell light single turbine helicopter. The STC applies specifically to the Bell 505 configuration and adds to Dart’s existing line of utility baskets approved for platforms such as the Airbus Helicopters H125, Bell 407, Robinson R66, and Leonardo AW119, as well as other helicopters from these OEMs.
Founded in 1975, Dart produces helicopter mission equipment, parts, and accessories, and reports more than 2,000 STC'd products supporting operators worldwide.

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