S chwei z er 3 0 0 C T M H elicopter

T echnical I nformation

Schweizer 300CTM Helicopter

Piston-Powered Multi-Mission

Specifications
Performance
Standard day, sea level, maximum gross weight unless otherwise noted
Maximum speed (VNE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95
Maximum cruise speed (VH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86
Hover ceiling, In-Ground-Effect (1700 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,800
Hover ceiling, Out-of-Ground-Effect (1700 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,600
Range (long range cruise* speed @ 4,000 feet) (no reserve)
- 32.5 gallon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191
- 64.0 gallon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375

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nm . . . . . . . 354 km
nm . . . . . . . 694 km

Weights
Maximum takeoff gross weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,050 lb . . . . . . .
Empty weight, standard configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100 lb . . . . . . .
Useful load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 950 lb . . . . . . .

930 kg
499 kg
431 kg

Dimensions
Fuselage length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.19
Fuselage width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
Fuselage height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.17
Overall length (rotors turning). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.83
Overall height (to top of tail rotor). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.72
Width (canopy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
Main rotor diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.83
Tail rotor diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25
Main landing gear tread (fully compressed). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.54

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1.30
2.18
9.40
2.65
1.30
8.18
1.30
1.99

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Accommodation
Normal cabin seating (training) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Maximum certified cabin seating (utility). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cabin length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75 ft. . . . . . .
Cabin width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.92 ft. . . . . . .

1.45 m
1.50 m

Powerplants
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Powerplant ratings (per engine,
- Takeoff (5-minute) . . . . . . .
- Maximum continuous . . . . .

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standard
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day, sea
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level)
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 shp . . . . . . 141 kw
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 shp . . . . . . 141 kw

Fuel Capacity
Standard fuel capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32.5 US gal . . . 123.03 l
Extended range capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64.0 US gal . . . 242.27 I

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Aircraft Dimensions

8.72 ft
(2.65 m)

6.54 ft
(1.99 m)

4.25 ft
(1.30 m)

15.29 ft
(4.66 m)
30.83 ft
(9.40 m)

13.42 ft
(4.09 m)

Anti-Submarine Warfare
(ASW)

Search and Rescue

(SAR)

6.88 ft
(2.10 m)
7.17 ft
(2.18 m)

6.17 ft
(1.88 m)
4.25 ft
(1.30 m)

8.25 ft
(2.51 m)
22.19 ft
(6.76 m)

Vertical Replenishment
(VERTREPS)

Anti-Surface Warfare
(ASuW)
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Cockpit Layout
The 300CTM helicopters cockpit offers two different configurations. The standard right-hand Pilot-In-Command (PIC) flight control
configuration allows for comfortable seating of an instructor and student. With the optional left-hand PIC configuration, the right-hand
controls can be removed making it possible to seat a pilot and two passengers.

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Cockpit Instrument Display Panel

Standard Panel

Intermediate Panel

Full Panel (Police/Military)

Small Profile Panel

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Standard Equipment
Included in the aircraft basic certified empty weight. Based on 2007 data.
Airframe and Control Systems
Three bladed fully articulated main rotor
Elasometric main rotor dampers
Dual flight controls, left hand pilot-in-command
Collective friction control
Cyclic friction control, two axis
Electric cyclic trim, two axis
Tubular skid-type landing gear
Conical tail rotor teetering bearings

Offset anti-torque pedals

Booted Oleo landing gear dampers
Heavy duty skid shoes
Ground handling wheel brackets
Fuselage jack/lift fittings
Tie down kit
White Glasurit Urethane paint
Three piece chin skin with integral side fairings

Powerplant, Systems and Instruments

32.5 gallon fuel tank
Airspeed indicator
Altimeter
Ammeter
Cylinder head temperature indicator
Dual engine/rotor tachometer
Dual large oil coolers
Engine oil pressure indicator
Engine oil temperature indicator
Exhaust collector
Fuel pressure indicator
Fuel quantity indicator
Fuel shut-off valve

Fuel flow oil filter, remotely mounted

Low fuel warning light
Lycoming HIO-360-D1A engine
M/R transmission oil temp/pressure warning light
Magnetic compass
Manifold pressure gauge
Oil cooling system with integral spin-off oil filter
Oil filler/dipstick
Outside air temperature gauge
Running time (Hobbs) meter, panel mounted
T/R transmission chip detector warning light

Electrical System
70 amp alternator
Cabin accessory plug
Circuit breaker protection
Cyclic mounted radio frequency scrolling switch*, **
External APU plug
Lead acid battery
Light weight, high torque starter
Modular electric harness
Night lights with strobe beacons
Switchable hot mic intercom system
*Requires purchase of communication transceiver
**Not available w/cargo hook - optional grip available

Electrical System
Adjustable ventilation system
Three-seat cushioned interior
Clear cabin door windows
Floor/cabin carpet
Circular air scoop vents on doors
Lap belts and shoulder harnesses
Tinted canopy windows
Single latch doors
Glove box

Note: Manufacturer reserves the right to modify this configuration by substituting comparable or better equipment.

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Optional Equipment
Utility and Convenience Options
Alternator, electrosystems 130 amp
Cabin cover
Cargo hook installation
Cargo rack
Cyclic grip, special
Door openers, pneumatic
Doors, triple latch
Elastomeric teeter bearings
Fire extinguisher, dry chemical
Fire extinguisher, halon
First aid kit
Float kit, fixed
Fuel system, auxiliary (64 gallon)
Grease fitting, short shaft

Ground handling wheels, flyable

Heater, muff
Heater, Paravion
High stance landing gear with extra heavy duty gear
Hobbs meter - landing gear contact switch
Landing lights - two or three position
Map case
Muffler
Skid shoes, extra heavy duty
STAR system (start-up overspeed limiter, automatic rotor
engagement, low RPM warning device)
Up-stack exhaust installation
Up-stack exhaust with supertrap
Windows, with sliding glass

Avionics Options
ADF receiver, KR87 with KI227-00 indicator
Attitude gyro
Audio panel, KMA24H-71
Blind encoder, ACK A-30
Clock, electrical
Clock, quartz (LC-2)
Clock, quartz (LC-2E)
Comm/GPS, Garmin GNC 420
Comm/GPS, Garmin GNC 420A
Comm/GPS, moving map, Garmin 250XL
Comm transceiver, KY196A
Comm transceiver, KY96A
Compass-vertical card, overhead
Compass system, KCS55A with HSI and heading transmitter
Dimmer assembly, supplemental
Directional gyro

Emergency locater transmitter, EBC502

Fan, avionics cooling
Intercom foot switch
Headset, David Clark H10-56
Intercom, NATAA80
Intercom, NATAA83 stereo
Intercom, NATAA85
Marker beacon, KR21
Master avionics switch
NAV/COMM, KX155-39 with 203 CDI
NAV/COMM/GS, KX155-43 with KI209 CDI
NAV/COMM/GS Garmin GPS, GNC 430 with Gi106A indicator
Transponder, Garmin GTX320A, 327
Turn coordinator
Turn and slip indicator, Electric Gyro Corp.
Vertical speed indicator, United 7000

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Paint Options
BASF Glasurit exterior paint is used on all Schweizer 300CTM helicopters. It is one of the most technically advanced paints
available and is used by numerous premium automobile companies such as BMW and Mercedes. The Schweizer nine-step
paint process assures superior corrosion protection and a durable, yet highly attractive appearance. The 300C helicopter
is offered with an all white base coat as standard. Optional paint colors and trim schemes are available upon request.
Factory Standard Trim Styles
Type A

Type B

Type C

Type D

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Safety and Crashworthiness

The 300CTM helicopters extraordinary safety record is the result of its exceptional flight safety and crashworthiness
characteristics. It is the beneficiary of more than thirty years and 20-million flight hours of commercial and military
flight experience. Like its predecessors, the 300C aircraft retains high student margins that even seasoned pilots will
appreciate.
Crashworthiness Features
Energy absorption through plastic deformation
Seating configuration places occupants far from the rotor impingement zone
Unique geometry eliminating tailboom strikes
Articulated rotor system

Mast: rollover
protection
Proven dynamic
system

Rapid throttle
response: reserve
power

Engine and fuel system Outside of Enclosed structure

Low aft mounted engine
Dual strobe lights visible from all angles

Rotor impingement outside

crew envelope

Energy absorption, 23 inches of strokes

Safety Features
Rugged, reliable component design
Stable handling characteristics
Excellent safety record
Rapid throttle response

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Mission Performance
Speed vs. Range
425.0
Maximum Range

400.0

Range (nautical miles)

375.0

1700 lb (771 kg)

350.0
325.0

VH

2050 lb (930 kg)

300.0
275.0
250.0
200.0
175.0
30

40

50

60
70
Airspeed (kts)

80

90

100

Speed vs. Endurance

8.00

Endurance (hourr no reserves)

Maximum Endurance

7.00
1700 lb (771 kg)

6.00

5.00
2050 lb (930 kg)

4.00

3.00

2.00

20

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

Airspeed (kts)
Note: Performance charts vary with individual aircraft configuration. Consult Flight Manual for actual flight operations.

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Mission Performance
Hover Ceiling
In-Ground-Effect

Pressure altitude (feet in thousands)

14
12
1700 lb (771 kg)

10
8

1900 lb (862 kg)

6
2050 lb (930 kg)

4
2

ISA + 20

ISA

10

20

30

40
50
60
70
Ambient temperature (F)

80

90

100

90

100

Hover Ceiling
Out-of-Ground-Effect

Pressure altitude (feet in thousands)

14
12
10
1700 lb (771 kg)

8
6

1900 lb (862 kg)

4
2050 lb (930 kg)
ISA + 20

ISA

0
0

10

20

30

40
50
60
70
Ambient temperature (F)

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Mission Performance
Vne vs. Density
Altitude

Density altitude (feet in thousands)

16
Note: Maximum cruise
speed is limited by
Vne at higher altitudes

1700 lb (771 kg)

14
1900 lb (862 kg)

12
10
8

2050 lb (930 kg)

6
4
ISA

2
0

30

40

50

60

70

80
(Kias)

90

100

110

120

Rate of Climb

Pressure altitude (feet in thousands)

16
14
12
10
8

1900 lb (862 kg)

2050 lb (930 kg)

1700 lb (771 kg)

6
4
Engine Critical Altitude

2
0

200

400

600

800

1000

Rate of climb (feet per minute)

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1200

1400

Mission Performance
Height-Velocity
Diagram
500

Height abovesurface (feet)

450
Smooth hard surface avoid
operation in crosshatched areas

350

300
Recommended takeoff profile

250

200

150

30

40

50

60

70

80

90

100

110

120

(Kias)

Autorotation
Rate of Descent
2200

Height abovesurface (feet)

2000

1800

1600

1400

1200
20

30

40

50
(Kias)

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70

Overhaul and Retirement Schedule

Components with Scheduled Overhaul Times
Main rotor transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Tail rotor transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Belt drive system overhaul
- Upper ball bearings, belt drive frame assembly. .
- Lower ball bearings, belt drive frame assembly. .
- Idler pulley bearings, belt drive assembly. . . . .

Hours

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,500 *
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,800
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000

*Aircraft must be operated in accordance with Lycoming Service Instruction SI-1009

Components with Mandatory Retirement Times

Main transmission ring gear carrier/coupling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,000
Main transmission pinion assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,000
Main rotor drive shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,200
Main rotor hub. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,000
Main rotor mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13,590
Main rotor thrust bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000
Main rotor pitch bearing shaft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,600
Main rotor blade assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,500
Tailboom assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,200
Horizontal stabilizer assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,200
Vertical stabilizer assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20,540
Tail rotor drive shaft assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,000
Tail rotor gearbox input shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,600
Elastomeric main rotor damper. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,000
Tail rotor blade assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9,000
Tail rotor blade retention straps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,100
Lower pulley coupling shaft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6,000
Tailboom attaching strut assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,700

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Estimated Direct Operating Costs

The following represents estimated average operating costs over a period of 5,000 hours (1,000 hours per year over
five years) in US dollars, assuming US costs predicted for fuel, shop labor rates, and parts costs.
Fuel and lubricants
Average fuel consumption (gallons per hour). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Fuel cost per gallon (dollars/gal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost of fuel (dollars/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Cost of lubricants, 3% of fuel (dollars/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

11.80
5.31
62.66
1.88

Total costs for fuel and lubricants (dollars/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64.54

Maintenance Labor
Shop labor rate (dollars/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Direct maintenance (m/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Indirect maintenance (m/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Total maintenance (m/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

55.00
0.38
0.12
0.50

Total cost for maintenance labor (dollars/fh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.50

Reserves
Engine overhaul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16.80
Unscheduled replacement and on-condition parts. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.70
Scheduled maintenance/inspection materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.80
Major component overhaul @ TBO and replacement of retirement items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14.62
Total cost of reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36.92
Total direct operating cost (dollars/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 128.96

Note: The operating data provided herein are estimates only. Schweizer Aircraft endeavors to ensure that this data is current and meaningful for
operating cost evaluations. Schweizer Aircraft, however, does not warrant, and you should not rely upon, this data as defining the operating costs
or overhaul/retirement times for any particular 300C helicopter or its components

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Notes

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