Airbus Helicopters AS355

Lithium-ion Battery STC Kit

STC via Airwolf Aerospace

Battery Options

  • TB17 (17 amp-hour) Advanced Lithium-ion Battery
  • Gen5 TB20 (20 amp-hour) Advanced Lithium-ion Battery
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START
LIGHTER

Cut aircraft battery weight
and increase your useful load
 

  • Save up to 25 pounds per battery
  • Increase your useful load
    • More passengers
    • More cargo
    • More fuel
    • More design flexibility
  • Gain the most power per pound

START
FASTER

Protect your engine
and extend component life
 

  • Get cooler, faster engine starts
    • 7 starts in 7 minutes
  • Improve starter generator efficiency
  • Outperform all others in extreme temps,
    from -40℃ to +70℃, with a built-in automatic heater
  • Fully recharge your battery within 30 minutes

START
SMARTER

Get real-time state-of-charge
and state-of-health information on demand

  • Receive constant monitoring, protection, and capacity data with our proprietary Battery Management System (BMS)
  • Save time and money with the longest lasting batteries on the market
    • 8-year average useful life — that’s 4x longer than lead acid and NiCad batteries
  • 2-year maintenance interval
    • Save up to 90% on maintenance costs

TB17 Lithium-ion Battery Specifications

Model Number

TB17

Part Numbers

6430017-2

Capacity

17 amp-hour nominal at 23°C/73.4°F

Charge Voltage

28 VDC nominal

Output Voltage

26.4 VDC nominal

Output Current

500A continuous, 840A max

Technology

Advanced NanoPhosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry

Protection

Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, under-temperature and charge current limiting

Energy Density

64.4 Wh/kg
87.1 Wh/liter

Operating Temperature

-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)

Weight

16 lbs (7.26 kg)

Dimensions

7.2” L x 7.4” W x 6.1” H

Configuration

7P8S; 7 parallel cells x 8 series modules

Maintenance

2-year maintenance interval; offers 50 – 90% savings on maintenance costs

Useful Life

8 years (average)

Case

Anodized aluminum, blue

Certification

FAA TSO-C179b (Class A-4B)
RTCA DO-311A
RTCA DO-160G
UNDOT/IATA

Product Comparison TB17

Battery Technology
Voltage Output
Capacity (1C rate)
Weight
Maintenance
Useful Life
True Blue Power TB17
Lithium-ion
26.4 VDC
17 amp-hour
16 lbs
2 years
8 years (average)
Concorde RG-350
Lead acid
24 VDC
17 amp-hour
41 lbs
1 year (annual)
3 – 6 months (subsequent)
2 – 4 years
Saft 151CH
Nickel-cadmium
24 VDC
15 amp-hour
33.5 lbs
200 – 400 hours
5 – 10 years

Product Comparison TB17

True Blue Power
TB17
Concorde
RG-350
Saft
151CH

Battery Technology:
Lithium-ion

Battery Technology:
Lead acid

Battery Technology:
Nickel-cadmium

Voltage Output:
26.4 VDC

Voltage Output:
24 VDC

Voltage Output:
24 VDC

Capacity
(1C rate):
17 amp-hour

Capacity
(1C rate):
17 amp-hour

Capacity
(1C rate):
15 amp-hour

Weight:
16 lbs

Weight:
41 lbs

Weight:
33.5 lbs

Maintenance:
2 years

Maintenance:
1 year (annual)
3 – 6 months (subsequent)

Maintenance:
200 – 400 hours

Useful Life:
8 years (average)

Useful Life:
2 – 4 years

Useful Life:
5 – 10 years

START
LIGHTER

Cut aircraft battery weight
and increase your useful load
 

  • Save up to 21.5 pounds per battery
  • Increase your useful load
    • More passengers
    • More cargo
    • More fuel
    • More design flexibility
  • Gain the most power per pound

START
FASTER

Protect your engine
and extend component life
 

  • Get cooler, faster engine starts
    • 7 starts in 7 minutes
  • Improve starter generator efficiency
  • Outperform all others in extreme temps,
    from -40℃ to +70℃, with a built-in automatic heater
  • Fully recharge your battery within 15 minutes

START
SMARTER

Get real-time state-of-charge
and state-of-health information on demand

  • Receive constant monitoring, protection, and capacity data with our proprietary Battery Management System (BMS)
  • Save time and money with the longest lasting batteries on the market
    • 8-year average useful life — that’s 4x longer than lead acid and NiCad batteries
  • On-condition maintenance
    • Save up to 90% on maintenance costs

TB20 Lithium-ion Battery Specifications

Model Number

TB20

Part Numbers

6430020-1

Capacity

20 amp-hour nominal
(at 23°C/73°F)

Charge Voltage

28 VDC nominal

Output Voltage

26.4 VDC nominal

Output Current

525A continuous, (1000A max)

Technology

Advanced NanoPhosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry

Energy Density

59.7 Wh/Kg

Charge Current Limiting

Programmable up to 8C or unlimited

Operating Temperature

-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)

Weight

19.5 lbs (8.85 kg)

Dimensions

9.1" L x 8.6" W x 8.8" H

Configuration

8P8S; 4 parallel x 8 in series x 2

Battery Life Expectancy

8 years (average)

Maintenance

On-condition

Case

Anodized aluminum, blue

Certification

FAA TSO-C179b (Class A-4B)
RTCA DO-311A
RTCA DO-160G
RTCA DO-178C DAL A
UNDOT/IATA

Product Comparison TB20

Battery Technology
Voltage Output
Capacity (1C rate)
Weight
Maintenance
Useful Life
True Blue Power TB20
Lithium-ion
26.4 VDC
20 amp-hour
19.5 lbs
On-condition
8 years (average)
Concorde RG-350
Lead acid
24 VDC
17 amp-hour
41 lbs
1 year (annual)
3 – 6 months (subsequent)
2 – 4 years
Saft 151CH
Nickel-cadmium
24 VDC
15 amp-hour
33.5 lbs
200 – 400 hours
5 – 10 years

Product Comparison TB20

True Blue Power
TB20
Concorde
RG-350
Saft
151CH

Battery Technology:
Lithium-ion

Battery Technology:
Lead acid

Battery Technology:
Nickel-cadmium

Voltage Output:
26.4 VDC

Voltage Output:
24 VDC

Voltage Output:
24 VDC

Capacity
(1C rate):
20 amp-hour

Capacity
(1C rate):
17 amp-hour

Capacity
(1C rate):
15 amp-hour

Weight:
19.5 lbs

Weight:
41 lbs

Weight:
33.5 lbs

Maintenance:
On-condition

Maintenance:
1 year (annual)
3 – 6 months (subsequent)

Maintenance:
200 – 400 hours

Useful Life:
8 years (average)

Useful Life:
2 – 4 years

Useful Life:
5 – 10 years

The NanoPhosphate® Lithium-ion Advantage


Power

Superior power by weight or volume in a cost effective solution


Safety

NanoPhosphate® is stable chemically, providing the foundation for safe systems


Life

Excellent calendar and cycle life with consistent performance over extended use


Energy

Higher useable energy means greater battery utilization and lower cost

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