Dart Aerospace is offering a new external cargo Heli-Utility-Basket specifically designed for the Bell 505 light turbine helicopter. The basket joins Dart’s similar products for helicopters, including the Airbus H125, Bell 407, Robinson R66, and Leonardo AW119. The company is collaborating with G2 Aviation in the testing of the new basket, which will be FAA certified for new-production Bell 505s and for retrofit.
“Dart is excited to further support the popular Bell 505 by launching a Heli-Utility-Basket that allows operators to expand their mission profile,” said Michaël Desjardins-Séguin, Dart business unit manager for parts and accessories.
The Bell 505 basket can be quickly installed and allows operators to externally carry skis, cargo hooks, tools, and equipment safely. It is constructed of corrosion-resistant stainless steel; coated with a high-gloss, scratch-resistant white finish; and has a self-locking handle that secures cargo during flight and a gas spring to ease lid opening and closing.