HT-295 Amphib float stc

[Rugerr]

Anyone aware of a amphib float stc for a tri gear? Have not called any float companies yet. Thanks

[JamesCaird]

I think the EDO 3500's  are on the list.  The float attach points are the same tailwheel or tri gear.  Cheers/ JC

[Denis]

FLOATS APPROVED BY TYPE CERTIFICATE  (NO 337 NEEDED)

H391B      EDO 2870
H395      EDO 2870
H250      EDO 3430
H295      EDO 3430
H800      EDO 3500 AMPHIB
      EDO 3430

FLOATS APPROVED BY STC  (337 NEEDED)

SA2386CE   PK L4000         H800
SA2145CE   EDO 3500 AMPHIB      H700
SA2142CE   EDO 3430         H700
SA2136CE   TA 3500 TRITAN AMPHIB   H295
SA1661CE   EDO 3500 AMPHIB      H295 (SA1589CE REQUIRED)
SA152AL   LJ 2800            H391B, H395A
SA1213CE   EDO 3430         H395
SA731CE   EDO 3430         H391B
SA7835CE   PK D4000A AMPHIB      H700
SA846EA   PK 3500A AMPHIB      H250
SA867EA   PK B3500         H250

[andrewstolte]

I didn't think the made tri-gears had the float kits installed or could be put on floats.   

[Jason Stephens]

I think you may be correct Andrew.  The TDC for the HT-295(1700 series) seems to list only landplane CG ranges whereas the 391/395/250/295 all list CG ranges for landplane and floatplane.  The Helio Courier book by J. Rowe also mentions that some of the tubing in the cage is different from the 395/295 so that could be an additional issue.

Is the plane in question a 1700 series or a U-10 converted to tri-gear?

[JamesCaird]

I have Helio #1709, a factory Tri-gear.  It has the float strut attach points.   The cage tubing is different from the non-tri-gear Helios in that there is a "bulge" in the bottom where the main gear leg box structrures were added.  The rear float attach point is to the rear of the gear boxes.

[Jason Stephens]

Ah!  That is good to know.  Thanks for clarifying that James!