Schweizer has received FAA approval for its crash-resistant fuel system (CRFS) used for the S300C and S300CBi helicopters, now available for installation on all new S300 series aircraft.
Fully approved and compliant with applicable 14CFR27 regulations, the CRFS tanks are comprised of a proprietary rubber puncture-resistant internal fuel bladder inside a carbon fibre external shell, with each tank able to hold 32.5 gallons of fuel for a dual tank capacity of 65 gallons.
“We are thrilled to reach yet another milestone in our accelerated production of Schweizer rotorcraft,” said Craig Nielsen, Vice President of Operations at Schweizer. “A certified crash-resistant fuel system was not developed for these aircraft prior to us taking ownership of the company.”
The production of the 300C and 300CBi helicopters was restarted in 2021, and Schweizer has since worked to bring these aircraft up to date with all current regulatory requirements. The new CRFS will be standard on all new S300 series production aircraft, with plans to offer the CRFS as a field retrofit in the future.
“I am exceptionally grateful for the hard work of our engineering team and the Fort Worth Aircraft Certification Office of the FAA,” continued Nielsen. “Together, they’ve helped ensure the Schweizer S300C and S300CBi are fully compliant with all FAA-mandated fuel system safety requirements.”
Image: Schweizer S300CBi
