Airwolf Aerospace Partners with True Blue Power, Announces Lithium-ion Main Ship Battery STCs for 18 Turbine Helicopter Models at Heli-Expo

ANAHEIM, Calif. (January 27, 2020) — True Blue Power today announced Airwolf Aerospace has selected the company’s ultra-lightweight, fast-charging main ship batteries for a series of new lithium-ion battery Supplemental Type Certification (STC) kits on 18 turbine helicopter models.

Airwolf’s lithium-ion battery STC kits include a state-of-the-art True Blue Power lithium-ion main ship battery, mounting hardware, simple wiring harness and a Magic Button that is exclusive to Airwolf. The Magic Button is a combination digital computer, annunciator and battery warm-up switch. Airwolf STC kits essentially offer a plug-and-play, stand-alone installation, requiring only a one-square-inch hole in the panel for the annunciator.

“Our first phase of helicopter STCs is nearly complete. We expect certification and battery kits available the first quarter of 2020,” said Eric Wolf, Vice President of Sales and Business Development for Airwolf Aerospace. “EASA ETSO, TCCA and ANAC certifications, along with phase two STCs for the Bell 204, 205 and 212, the UH-1, and the Leonardo AW139 will follow later in the year.”

Phase I Lithium-ion Battery STC Kits — Availability expected the first quarter of 2020

Airbus H125 (AStar)
Airbus H130
Airbus H135
Airbus H145
Bell 206
Bell 206L/L1/L3/L4
Bell 407
Enstrom 480
MD Helicopters MD369
MD Helicopters MD500
MD Helicopters MD600

Phase II Lithium-ion Battery STC Kits — Availability expected the fourth quarter of 2020

Bell 204
Bell 205
Bell 212
Bell OH-58
Bell UH-1
Leonardo AW119
Leonardo AW139

True Blue Power aircraft batteries are TSO-certified and engineered with the most sophisticated lithium-ion chemistry available. The True Blue Power TB17 (17 amp-hour), TB20 (20 amp-hour), TB30 (30 amp-hour), TB40 (40 amp-hour) and the TB44 (46 amp-hour) main ship batteries deliver more power for engine starts, more energy for emergency and back-up power, ultra-fast recharge and much longer life. Benefits and features include:

•  Ultra-lightweight and powerful — Up to 60% lighter than lead-acid and NiCad batteries and more amp-hours per pound than any other aircraft battery
• Reduced empty weight and increased useful load — More cargo, more passengers, longer range
• Extended useful battery life — More than double lead-acid and NiCad batteries
• Rapid recharge — Back-to-back engine starts
• Faster, cooler and cleaner engine starts — Less wear and extended engine life
• Superior high temperature and cold weather performance — -40°C/-40°F to +70°C/158°F
• Reduced scheduled maintenance costs — Save up to 90% in total maintenance costs
• Environmentally friendly — Eliminate toxic metals, acid spills and significantly reduce carbon emissions

True Blue Power advanced lithium-ion batteries will be on display in the True Blue Power booth #5729 during HAI Heli-Expo, January 28 – 30 at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim, California. Airwolf Lithium-ion Battery STC Kit information will be available in Airwolf Aerospace booth #6020.

For more information about True Blue Power aircraft batteries or advanced power solutions, contact Erik Ritzman, True Blue Power Director, at 316-630-0101 or visit truebluepowerusa.com.

About True Blue Power

True Blue Power specializes in the custom design and manufacture of power solutions for the global aerospace industry. This includes USB charging ports, inverters, voltage converters, emergency power supplies and advanced lithium-ion batteries. Select products feature proprietary NanoPhosphate lithium-ion battery technology, which offers stable chemistry, faster charging, consistent output, excellent cycle life and superior cost performance — this translates into smaller, lighter products that are less than half the size and weight of existing solutions. For additional information, please visit truebluepowerusa.com.

About Airwolf Aerospace

Airwolf Aerospace has over 30 years of experience designing, certifying and manufacturing cost-saving PMA and STC components. For additional information, please visit www.airwolfaerospace.com.