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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 kts . . . . . . . 176 km/hr
Maximum cruise speed (VH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 86 kts . . . . . . . 159 km/hr
Hover ceiling, In-Ground-Effect (1700 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10,800 ft. . . . . . . 3,292 m
Hover ceiling, Out-of-Ground-Effect (1700 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,600 ft. . . . . . . 2,621 m
Range (long range cruise* speed @ 4,000 feet) (no reserve)
- 32.5 gallon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 191 nm . . . . . . . 354 km
- 64.0 gallon. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 375 nm . . . . . . . 694 km
Weights
Maximum takeoff gross weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,050 lb . . . . . . . 930 kg
Empty weight, standard configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1100 lb . . . . . . . 499 kg
Useful load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 950 lb . . . . . . . 431 kg

Dimensions
Fuselage length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.19 ft. . . . . . . 6.76 m
Fuselage width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 ft. . . . . . . 1.30 m
Fuselage height . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7.17 ft. . . . . . . 2.18 m
Overall length (rotors turning). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30.83 ft. . . . . . . 9.40 m
Overall height (to top of tail rotor). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.72 ft. . . . . . . 2.65 m
Width (canopy) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 ft. . . . . . . 1.30 m
Main rotor diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26.83 ft. . . . . . . 8.18 m
Tail rotor diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 ft. . . . . . . 1.30 m
Main landing gear tread (fully compressed). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.54 ft. . . . . . . 1.99 m
Accommodation
Normal cabin seating (training) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Maximum certified cabin seating (utility). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Cabin length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.75 ft. . . . . . . 1.45 m
Cabin width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.92 ft. . . . . . . 1.50 m
Powerplants
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Textron Lycoming HIO-360-D1A
Powerplant ratings (per engine, standard day, sea level)
- Takeoff (5-minute) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 190 shp . . . . . . 141 kw
- Maximum continuous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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 Search and Rescue

(ASW) (SAR)

6.88 ft
(2.10 m)
7.17 ft 6.17 ft
(2.18 m) (1.88 m)
4.25 ft
(1.30 m)

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

Anti-Surface Warfare Vertical Replenishment

(ASuW) (VERTREPS)
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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 Offset anti-torque pedals
Elasometric main rotor dampers Booted Oleo landing gear dampers
Dual flight controls, left hand pilot-in-command Heavy duty skid shoes
Collective friction control Ground handling wheel brackets
Cyclic friction control, two axis Fuselage jack/lift fittings
Electric cyclic trim, two axis Tie down kit
Tubular skid-type landing gear White Glasurit Urethane paint
Conical tail rotor teetering bearings Three piece chin skin with integral side fairings
Powerplant, Systems and Instruments
32.5 gallon fuel tank Fuel flow oil filter, remotely mounted
Airspeed indicator Low fuel warning light
Altimeter Lycoming HIO-360-D1A engine
Ammeter M/R transmission oil temp/pressure warning light
Cylinder head temperature indicator Magnetic compass
Dual engine/rotor tachometer Manifold pressure gauge
Dual large oil coolers Oil cooling system with integral spin-off oil filter
Engine oil pressure indicator Oil filler/dipstick
Engine oil temperature indicator Outside air temperature gauge
Exhaust collector Running time (Hobbs) meter, panel mounted
Fuel pressure indicator T/R transmission chip detector warning light
Fuel quantity indicator
Fuel shut-off valve
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 Ground handling wheels, flyable
Cabin cover Heater, muff
Cargo hook installation Heater, Paravion
Cargo rack High stance landing gear with extra heavy duty gear
Cyclic grip, special Hobbs meter - landing gear contact switch
Door openers, pneumatic Landing lights - two or three position
Doors, triple latch Map case
Elastomeric teeter bearings Muffler
Fire extinguisher, dry chemical Skid shoes, extra heavy duty
Fire extinguisher, halon STAR system (start-up overspeed limiter, automatic rotor
First aid kit engagement, low RPM warning device)
Float kit, fixed Up-stack exhaust installation
Fuel system, auxiliary (64 gallon) Up-stack exhaust with supertrap
Grease fitting, short shaft Windows, with sliding glass

Avionics Options
ADF receiver, KR87 with KI227-00 indicator Emergency locater transmitter, EBC502
Attitude gyro Fan, avionics cooling
Audio panel, KMA24H-71 Intercom foot switch
Blind encoder, ACK A-30 Headset, David Clark H10-56
Clock, electrical Intercom, NATAA80
Clock, quartz (LC-2) Intercom, NATAA83 stereo
Clock, quartz (LC-2E) Intercom, NATAA85
Comm/GPS, Garmin GNC 420 Marker beacon, KR21
Comm/GPS, Garmin GNC 420A Master avionics switch
Comm/GPS, moving map, Garmin 250XL NAV/COMM, KX155-39 with 203 CDI
Comm transceiver, KY196A NAV/COMM/GS, KX155-43 with KI209 CDI
Comm transceiver, KY96A NAV/COMM/GS Garmin GPS, GNC 430 with Gi106A indicator
Compass-vertical card, overhead Transponder, Garmin GTX320A, 327
Compass system, KCS55A with HSI and heading transmitter Turn coordinator
Dimmer assembly, supplemental Turn and slip indicator, Electric Gyro Corp.
Directional gyro 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

Rapid throttle Proven dynamic

response: reserve system
power

Engine and fuel system Outside of Enclosed structure

Low aft mounted engine

Dual strobe lights visible from all angles

Energy absorption, 23 inches of strokes

Rotor impingement outside
crew envelope

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

375.0
1700 lb (771 kg)
Range (nautical miles)

350.0
VH
325.0 2050 lb (930 kg)

300.0

275.0

250.0

200.0

175.0
30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Airspeed (kts)

Speed vs. Endurance

8.00
Maximum Endurance

7.00
Endurance (hourr no reserves)

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 90 100
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
14

12
Pressure altitude (feet in thousands)

1700 lb (771 kg)

10

8 1900 lb (862 kg)

4 2050 lb (930 kg)

2
ISA ISA + 20

0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Ambient temperature (F)
Hover Ceiling
Out-of-Ground-Effect

14

12
Pressure altitude (feet in thousands)

10
1700 lb (771 kg)
8

6
1900 lb (862 kg)

4
2050 lb (930 kg)
ISA + 20
2 ISA

0
0 10 20 30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100
Ambient temperature (F)

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Mission Performance

Vne vs. Density

Altitude
16
Note: Maximum cruise
14 1700 lb (771 kg) speed is limited by
Density altitude (feet in thousands)

Vne at higher altitudes

1900 lb (862 kg)
12

10

8
2050 lb (930 kg)
6

4
ISA
2

0
30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
(Kias)

Rate of Climb

16

14
Pressure altitude (feet in thousands)

12

10

8
2050 lb (930 kg) 1900 lb (862 kg) 1700 lb (771 kg)

4
Engine Critical Altitude
2

0
0 200 400 600 800 1000 1200 1400
Rate of climb (feet per minute)

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Mission Performance

Height-Velocity
Diagram
500

450
Height abovesurface (feet)

Smooth hard surface avoid

350 operation in crosshatched areas

300

250 Recommended takeoff profile

200

150
30 40 50 60 70 80 90 100 110 120
(Kias)

Autorotation
Rate of Descent

2200

2000
Height abovesurface (feet)

1800

1600

1400

1200
20 30 40 50 60 70
(Kias)

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Overhaul and Retirement Schedule
Components with Scheduled Overhaul Times Hours
Main rotor transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000
Tail rotor transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000
Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,500 *
Belt drive system overhaul
- Upper ball bearings, belt drive frame assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3,000
- Lower ball bearings, belt drive frame assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,800
- Idler pulley bearings, belt drive assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.80
Fuel cost per gallon (dollars/gal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.31
Cost of fuel (dollars/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62.66
Cost of lubricants, 3% of fuel (dollars/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1.88
Total costs for fuel and lubricants (dollars/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64.54
Maintenance Labor
Shop labor rate (dollars/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Direct maintenance (m/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.38
Indirect maintenance (m/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.12
Total maintenance (m/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 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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