Airwolf Aerospace STC's Now Approved for the Installation of True Blue Power TB17 Lithium-Ion Batteries in 10 Helicopter Models

January 16, 2024

 Middlefield, Ohio- Airwolf Aerospace has received FAA STC approval for the installation of True Blue Power® TB17 Lithium-ion batteries for five makes and 10 models of Helicopters

FAA STC  SR04637CH

Airwolf Aerospace Lithium-ion STC kits are now FAA STC approved and in stock for:

  • Airbus      H125/AS350, AS355, EC-120, H130/EC130  
  • Bell           206A/B, 206L/L1/L3/L4
  • Enstrom   480B
  • Hiller        UH-12E
  • MD           369/500

Airwolf would like as many operators as possible to benefit from the Lithium-ion technology, so the STC allows installation of the battery in AS350 helicopters in the baggage compartment, the large door tail cone, and the small door aft tail cone positions.  The Airwolf kits come complete with battery, mounting hardware and Airwolf annunciator and are easy to install with no major modifications to the aircraft required.

The field proven TSO-certified True Blue Power® TB17 lithium-ion battery provides significant advantages including:

Lower weight- Up to 63% lighter, increases your useful load

Faster, cooler engine starts- Higher voltage for powerful starts

Longer life- 8 year average 

Reduced maintenance-  2 year maintenance cycle

Extreme cold capable- Automatic built in heater 

Airwolf Aerospace is now the 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 benefits of Lithium-ion power.  Look for more Airwolf STC’s for more helicopter applications and additional battery models soon.