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True Blue Power announced Finnoff Aviation Products has selected the company’s TB44 (46 amp-hour) main ship battery for a lithium-ion battery supplemental type certification (STC) kit, available on Pilatus PC-12, PC-12/45 and PC-12/47 single-battery aircraft. An amendment to include dual-battery aircraft is currently in progress.
“We are especially impressed with the significant weight savings of 32-pounds over the lead acid battery, as well as the high and low temperature advantages–without having to remove the battery in cold-soak conditions,” said Pat Finnoff, vice-president of marketing for Finnoff Aviation Products. “This especially speaks to the PC-12, which is so suitable for these adverse weather situations.”
True Blue Power’s TSO-certified TB44 lithium-ion aircraft battery utilizes the most sophisticated NanoPhosphate lithium-ion chemistry available to deliver unmatched power, safety, life, weight savings and energy. In addition to superior performance, the engine start battery offers PC-12 owners a long list of operational benefits:
Faster, cooler engine starts
- Longer life for power plant components
- Reduced risk of “hot start”
- Significantly lower Interstage Turbine Temperature (ITT)
Rapid recharge
- 15 minutes for complete recharge when the battery is fully discharged on a typical aircraft
Significantly reduced maintenance and operational costs
- 8-year (average) useful battery life
- 2-year maintenance intervals
- Reduced replacement intervals
Increased aircraft appreciation value
Superior high temperature and cold weather performance
- -40 C to 70 C (-40 F to 158 F)
- Battery removal not required in cold-soak conditions
Increased dispatch reliability
“The TB44 is a significant performance upgrade for PC-12 operators currently utilizing heavier, more maintenance-intensive batteries on these aircraft,” said Erik Ritzman, director of True Blue Power. “The TB44 aircraft battery is reliable, safe, low-maintenance and ideal for operation in even the most challenging environments.”
