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Vertical Flight Solutions Gains TCCA STC Approval for EC130 Series TB20 Lithium-Ion Battery Kit

Sep 30, 2024

With over 60 kits installed across H125 and EC130 helicopters, VFS continues to solidify its reputation for delivering highly dependable and effective lithium-ion battery replacement solutions.

Vertical Flight Solutions (VFS) proudly announces that its TB20 Lithium-Ion Battery Kit has received Transport Canada Civil Aviation (TCCA) Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) approval for the EC130 helicopter series.


With over 60 kits installed across H125 and EC130 helicopters, VFS continues to solidify its reputation for delivering highly dependable and effective lithium-ion battery replacement solutions

This 20 amp-hour battery offers unparalleled features, including an average useful life of 10 years, on-condition maintenance, up to 60% less weight and a higher amp-to-pound ratio compared to any other battery on the market.


The TB20 battery's exceptional performance extends to its ability to withstand high temperatures and cold weather conditions, ensuring optimal safety and reliability in all environments. With key attributes such as elevated nominal output voltage and increased power during start sequences, the TB20 battery reduces wear and tear, ensuring reliable turbine engine starts and enhancing overall operational efficiency.


The TB20 Lithium-Ion Battery Kit is not only a highly reliable and safe choice—it’s also the epitome of forward-thinking aviation technology. Its sleek design, built-in health monitoring, and exceptional performance make it a must-have for operators looking to stay ahead of the curve. This is the future of aviation energy solutions, and VFS is proud to lead the charge.


Vertical Flight Solutions currently holds the following STC approvals for the new-generation Lithium-Ion Technology: 

  • FAA/TCCA approval for the TB20 (20-amp hour) Lithium-Ion Battery Kit in H125 Baggage Compartment Location 

  • TCCA approval for the TB20 (20-amp hour) Lithium-Ion Battery Kit in H125 Tailboom Location (FAA Approval Pending Oct 2024) 

  • TCCA approval for the TB30 (30-amp hour) Lithium-Ion Battery Kit in H125 Tailboom Location (FAA Approval Pending Oct 2024) 

  • TCCA approval for the TB20 Lithium-Ion Battery Kit in EC130 Tailboom location (FAA Approval Pending Oct 2024) 


To complement the TB20 battery system, VFS offers the optional MD23-104 Digital ACU from Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics. This multi-functional indicator provides pilots with essential data including battery status, state of charge, state of health, voltage, amps, temperature, remaining life, and fault data, all displayed in smooth, high-resolution graphics. Additionally, the MD23-104 provides local time and a flight timer, eliminating the need for a separate clock instrument, streamlining the cockpit and aiding in flight coordination and planning.


For more information and a quote, please contact EuroTec Vertical Flight Solutions at info@eurotecvfs.com. You can also visit our website VerticalFlightSolutions.com for more information. 

About Vertical Flight Solutions


Vertical Flight Solutions (VFS) by EuroTec is an engineering company formed in 2019 to design and integrate the latest new technology into legacy fixed-and-rotary wing aircraft. As an innovator, we are led by a group of engineers with many years of practical experience in the Aerospace Industry. Our success to date is based on our persistent determination to be leaders by design, where we transform new ideas into a reality through brilliant engineering. We show our clients how “the possibilities of tomorrow can be achieved today.” Vertical Flight Solutions main focus is the design and installation of Lithium-Ion Battery kits in rotary wing aircraft. 


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