INTRODUCTION

SOUTHWEST FLORIDA AVIATION, INC. is an enterprise dedicated to the development of efficient and cost-effective helicopters. The company draws on the many years of experience of its designers, engineers and production staff for each of its projects. SWFA is capable of producing, testing, manufacturing and supporting all of its helicopters anywhere in the world. For the SW205T project, SOUTHWEST FLORIDA
AVIATION, INC has entered into a sales and marketing agreement with Zeeland Aviation Corporation to promote and sell the SW205T Helicopters.

Executive Summary

The SW205T is based on the 205 series and it’s counterpart, the UH-1H military version. More than 10,000 of the UH-1 helicopters have been manufactured since it’s introduction as it proved itself to be both reliable and efficient. The SW205T takes an greatly modified and enhanced version of the UH-1H aircraft into the 21st Century where it will operate more efficiently, safely and at lower cost than ever before. Equipped with two Honeywell T53-L-13B engines, the SW205T will outperform most comparable medium twin helicopters, and do so at a much lower initial acquisition cost as well as lower operating costs.

During conversion of the basic UH-1H/205 to the SW205T configuration the airframe is completely refurbished, with all major and minor components installed in either a new or overhauled condition. Additionally, the single engine is replaced by two T53-L-13B engines and an upgraded transmission providing higher speeds with longer range and lift capabilities. As a result of these upgrades the time between overhaul (TBO) for all major drive system components has been greatly extended. When the time between scheduled maintenance intervals is increased, the cost for maintenance decreases, as will overall operational cost per flight hour due to the increased aircraft availability. A variety of other upgrades as described later can be accomplished to specifically tailor each helicopter to the requirements of the operator.