Airwolf Aerospace has received Transport Canada supplemental type certificate (STC) approval for the installation of True Blue Power TB17 Lithium-ion batteries for five makes and nine models of helicopters. Airwolf Aerospace’s lithium-ion battery STC initiative is gaining momentum, with U.S. Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) approval in early 2024, ANAC Brazil approval in November 2024 and now Transport Canada STC approval. TB17- Lithium-ion battery Transport Canada SH24-32, FAA STC SR04637CH, ANAC 2024S11-10 Airwolf Aerospace Lithium-ion STC kits are now Transport Canada, ANAC Brazil and FAA STC approved and in stock for: Airbus H125/AS350, AS355, EC120, H130/EC130 Bell 206A/B, 206L/L1/L3/L4 Enstrom 480B MD 369/500 Hiller UH-12E (Transport Canada, FAA) The field-proven, TSO-certified True Blue Power TB17 lithium-ion battery provides significant advantages including: Lower weight. Up to 63 percent lighter. This 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. No more excessive damaging cap checks or NiCad maintenance Extreme cold capable. Automatic built-in heater. No need to take the battery with you in extremely cold weather. Airwolf Aerospace is a leader in lithium-ion helicopter battery installations with more applications than any other company. They are very pleased to be able to offer helicopter operators the numerous benefits of lithium-ion which include not having to worry about hot starts. Look for more Airwolf STC’s for more helicopter applications and additional battery models soon.
