Pilatus PC-12

Lithium-ion Battery STC Kit

STC via Finnoff Aviation Products

Significant weight savings

8 year (average) useful life

Reduced direct operating costs
less fuel
less maintenance
less ground personnel
less infrastructure

Reduced turn times

Improved flight performance

Increased dispatch reliability

Increased engine & component life

Lower internal turbine start temperatures

Faster engine starts

Increased useful load
more cargo
more passengers
more baggage
more fuel

Increased customer satisfaction

No specialized test equipment required

Rapid recharge and high duty cycle

Built-in, automatic heater

Improved cold weather starts

Intelligent ARINC communication

Increased aircraft appreciation value

Higher turbo shaft rotation (N1) percentage

Superior power by weight or volume in a cost effective solution

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

Excellent calendar and cycle life with consistent performance over extended use

Higher useable energy means greater battery utilization and lower cost

Product Comparison

	Battery Technology	Voltage Output	Capacity (1C rate)	Weight	Maintenance	Useful Life
TB44	Lithium-ion	26.4 VDC	46 amp-hour	51.7 lbs.	2 years	8 years (average)
Concorde RG-380E/44	Lead-acid	24 VDC	42 amp-hour	86 lbs.	1 year (annual), 3 – 6 months (subsequent)	2 – 4 years
Marathon 31406-002	Nickel-cadmium	24 VDC	43 amp-hour	85 lbs.	200 – 400 hours	5 – 10 years