9-Jan-2025 Source: Airwolf Aerospace
Airwolf Aerospace has received supplemental type certificate (STC) approval from the European Union Aviation Safety Agency (EASA) for the installation of True Blue Power® main ship batteries.
The EASA STCs are for True Blue Power® TB17 Lithium-ion batteries in four makes and nine models of helicopters and True Blue Power® TB20 Lithium-ion batteries in Airbus AS350/AS355 helicopters.
Airwolf Aerospace’s Lithium-ion battery STCs are on a roll, with U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval in early 2024, ANAC Brazil and Transport Canada STC approvals in late 2024, and now EASA STC approval.
TB17 (17AH) EASA STC 100855641 – Transport Canada SH24-32 – FAA STC SR04637CH –ANAC 2024S11-10
TB20 (20AH) EASA STC 10085637 – Transport Canada SH24-33 – FAA STC SR04644CH
The field-proven, technical standard order (TSO)-certified True Blue Power® TB17 and TB20 lithium-ion batteries provide significant advantages, including:
Lower weight. Up to 63 percent lighter, increases useful load.
Faster, cooler engine starts. Higher voltage for reliable powerful starts. Don’t be let down by your current battery.
Extremely fast charging. Have a fully topped off battery four to 10 minutes after start.
Longer life, Eight-year average. Stop replacing batteries frequently.
Reduced maintenance. Two-year maintenance cycle (TB17), On condition (TB20). No more excessive damaging cap checks and NiCad maintenance.
Extreme cold capable. Automatic built in heater. No need to take the battery with you in extremely cold weather.
