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Schweizer 333TM Helicopter

Light Turbine-Powered Multi-Mission
Specifications
Performance
Standard day, sea level, maximum gross weight unless otherwise noted
Maximum speed (VNE) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 kts . . . . . . . 222 km/hr
Maximum cruise speed (VH) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 95 kts . . . . . . . 176 km/hr
Hover ceiling, In-Ground-Effect (1700 lb). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8,900 ft. . . . . . . 2,713 m
Hover ceiling, Out-of-Ground-Effect (1700 lb) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5,900 ft. . . . . . . 1,798 m
Range (long range cruise speed @ 2,000 ft)
- No reserve. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 303 nm . . . . . . . 561 km
Weights
Maximum takeoff gross weight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,550 lb . . . . . . 1,157 kg
Empty weight, standard configuration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,300 lb . . . . . . . 590 kg
Useful load . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1,250 lb . . . . . . . 567 kg

Dimensions
Fuselage length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22.38 ft. . . . . . . 6.82 m
Fuselage width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.65 ft. . . . . . . 1.72 m
Fuselage height (to top of tail pylon) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8.06 ft. . . . . . . 2.46 m
Overall length (rotors turning). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 31.17 ft. . . . . . . 9.51 m
Overall height (to top of tail rotor). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11.00 ft. . . . . . . 3.34 m
Width (horizontal stabilizer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.70 ft. . . . . . . 2.04 m
Main rotor diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27.51 ft. . . . . . . 8.39 m
Tail rotor diameter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4.25 ft. . . . . . . 1.30 m
Main landing gear tread (fully extended). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.29 ft. . . . . . . 1.92 m
Main landing gear tread (fully compressed). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.99 ft. . . . . . . 2.13 m
Accommodation
Normal cabin seating (training) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Maximum certified cabin seating (utility). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Cabin length. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.50 ft. . . . . . . 1.98 m
Cabin width . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6.03 ft. . . . . . . 1.84 m
Powerplants
Type . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Rolls Royce 250-C20W Gas Turbine
Powerplant ratings (per engine, standard day, sea level)
- Takeoff (5-minute) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 280 shp . . . . . . 209 kw
- Maximum continuous . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 232 shp . . . . . . 164 kw
Fuel Capacity
Standard fuel capacity . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73.0 US gal . . . 276.00 l

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Aircraft Dimensions

8.56 ft
(2.61 m)
5.06 ft
(1.54 m)

0.88 ft
2.44 ft (0.73 m)*
(0.27 m)
1.95 ft (0.59 m)**

6.29 ft (1.99 m)*

6.99 ft (2.13 m)**
*Extended gear
**Compressed gear

5.65 ft 6.70 ft
(1.72 m) (2.04 m)

22.38 ft
(2.82 m)
31.17 ft
(9.51 m)

Anti-Submarine Warfare Search and Rescue

(ASW) (SAR)

8.067 ft
(2.46 m)

4.06 ft
2.10 ft (1.24 m)
(0.64 m)

1.42 ft
(0.43 m)

4.83 ft 3.58 ft
(1.47 m) (1.09 m)

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Cockpit Layout
Three-seat Configuration Four-Seat Configuration

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Cockpit Instrument Display Panel
Typical Small VFR Panel with Map Case Typical Large VFR/IFR Panel

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Standard Equipment
Included in the aircraft basic certified empty weight.
Airframe and Control Systems
Three-bladed, fully articulated, upgraded main rotor High stance landing gear with tube step
system and rotor blades Collective friction control
Heavy duty landing gear skid shoes Exterior Glasurit urethane paint
Booted Oleo landing gear dampers Cyclic friction control
Elastomeric main and tail rotor dampers Ground handling wheel brackets
Fuselage jack/lift fittings Electric cyclic trim, two axis
Dual flight controls, left-hand pilot-in-command Offset anti-torque pedals
Tie down/inlet cover kit External avionics access
Powerplant, Systems and Instruments
Rolls-Royce 250-C20W Engine Pitot/static system, unheated
Electric digital OAT Fuel quantity indicator
73 gallon fuel tank, crash resistant Running time (Hobbs) meter
Engine inlet anti-ice system Fuel filter (external)
Fuel shut-off valve Continuous ignition, pilot activated
Clock, electric Engine torque meter
Engine wash kit Engine oil temperature indicator
Beeper actuator/ trim servo Turbine outlet temperature indicator
Airspeed indicator Engine oil pressure indicator
N2 droop compensator Engine oil reflective sight gage
Magnetic compass Voltmeter/ammeter gage
Starter/ generator cooling Annunciator warning panel (low Fuel, fuel filter by-pass, main rotor
Dual window altimeter gearbox oil temp/ pressure engine chip, generator out, engine fire,
Kamatics KAFLEX drive adapter engine out, tail gearbox chip, external power)
N1 tachometer
Oil filter with by-pass
Dual engine/ rotor tachometer
Avionics and Electrical System
Sealed lead acid battery Pilot map light
Instrument panel lights Essential/non-essential bus
150 amp starter/generator Master avionics switch
Fixed landing light External A.P.U. plug
Switchable hot mic intercom Cyclic mounted radio frequency scrolling switch*
Strobe/nav light package Accessory plug
Circuit breaker protection
*Not available with cargo hook - optional grip available.

Cabin Accessories
Adjustable ventilation system
Floor carpet
Clear cabin door windows
Publications and map storage
Circular air scoop vents on doors
Four-point inertia reel restraint system
Tinted canopy windows
Four-place interior: cushioned seats with headrests
Triple latch doors with key locks
Lap belts and shoulder harnesses

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

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Optional Equipment
Operational and Surveillance Options
Vertically adjustable landing light Halon fire extinguisher
Hobbs meter - landing gear contact switch Clock, quartz LC2 or LC2E
Baggage compartment Sliding windows
Ni-cad battery (17 A-HR SAFT) Ground handling wheels (flyable)
Bleed air/heat/defrost Utility floor mats
Particle separator (centrisep) Heated pitot system
Barrier filter Baggage compartment
Cabin cooling fan Four-seats, dual controls LH or three-seats, dual controls RH
Protective cabin cover Miscellaneous mounting equipment for surveillance
Cargo hook
Avionics Options
Attitude gyro Marker beacon, King KR 21
Altair hums system NAV/COMM/GS, King KX 155-43 with KI 209 CDI
Audio panel/intercom, King KMA 24H-71 NAV/COMM/GS, King KX 165 with KI 206 CDI
Blind encoder, ACK A-30 NAV/COMM/GS/GPS, GNS 430 with GI 106A indicator
Comm Transceiver, King KY 196A NAV/COMM/GS/GPS, GNS 530 with GI 106A indicator
Comm Transceiver, King KY 96A OAT, density altitude indicator M655-2
Comm/GPS, GNC 420 (GPS communication) Shadin mini-fuel flow system
Comm/GPS/moving map, GNC 250XL Transponder, Garmin GTX320A
Compass system, KCS 55A w/ HSI Transponder, Garmin GTX327
Compass, vert. card overhead installation Transponder, Garmin GTX330 Mode S
Directional gyro Transponder, King KT 76A-11
Handheld ICS/XMT switches Turn and slip indicator, Electrical Gyro Corp
Headsets, David Clark H10-56 Turn coordinator
ICS foot switches VSI - instantaneous, United 7130
Intercom, NAT AA80, NAT AA83 stereo, NAT AA85 VSI, United 7000

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Paint Options
The BASF Glasurit exterior paint used on all Schweizer 333TM helicopters is one of the most technically advanced paints
available. It is the same as that used by premium automobile companies such as BMWs and Mercedes. The Schweizer
nine-step paint process offers superior corrosion protection and a durable yet attractive appearance.
Four factory standard trim styles and literally hundreds of colors are available.

Factory Standard Trim Styles

Type A

Type B

Type C

Type D

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Safety and Crashworthiness
From the onset of its development, safety and crashworthiness were central to the 333TM helicopter design concept.
The following safety features are incorporated into the 333 aircraft.

Safety Features
Forgiving flight characteristics
No hydraulic systems
Gravity fuel system
Derated, reliable turbine engine
Proven dynamic system with high component lives
Easy inspection of drive train components
Exceptional autorotation characteristics
Fail-safe design features
High ground clearance
Ample engine power reserve under all flight conditions

Proven Dynamic System

4 Point Restraint
System

Rapid
Throttle Response Hardpoints for
Rollover Protection

Crashworthy Fuel
Bladder
Titanium/Stainless Steel Firewall & Fireshield

Low Aft Mounted Engine; First Stage

Compressor Containment Ring

28 Inches of Ground Clearance

Structural Crashworthy
Keel (Meets Mil- Increased Energy Absorption, Crushable Structure
Rollover Protection
Spec Plowing Load
Impingement Outside Crew
Requirements) Energy Absorbing, High-Stance Landing Gear
Envelope

Crashworthiness Features
25 inches of stroke in the landing gear
Cabin subfloor with 16 inches of crushable structure
Forward cabin structure designed to mil-spec plowing loads (energy absorption in longitudinal axis)
Cabin structure provides rollover protection
Raised rotor hub reduces possibility of blade impingement into cockpit
Fire / overheat detector system
Crashworthy fuel bladder designed to mil-spec criteria

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Mission Performance

Hover Ceiling
Out-of-Ground-Effect - 280 SHP*

13000

12000

ISA
11000
0F (-18C)

10000 50F (10C)

ISA + 36F (20C)

9000
Pressure altitude (feet)

8000 ISA + 50F (28C)

7000 100F (38C)

6000

5000

4000

3000

2000
2100 2150 2200 2250 2300 2350 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600
Gross weight (lb)

*Performance data based on company flight test and analysis at a maximum

take-off power of 280 shp.

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 - 280 SHP*

13000

ISA + 36F (20C)

12000 ISA 0F (-18C)

11000
ISA + 50F (28C)
50F (10C)

10000
Pressure altitude (feet)

9000

8000 100F (38C)

7000

6000

5000

4000

3000
2100 2150 2200 2250 2300 2350 2400 2450 2500 2550 2600
Gross weight (lb)

*Performance data based on company flight test and analysis at a maximum

take-off power of 280 shp.

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

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Mission Performance

Vne vs Density Altitude

13000

12000

11000 Gross weight - 2300 lb or less

10000
Density Altitude (feet in thousands)

No Interpolation
9000 Permitted

8000

7000

6000 Gross weight - 2301-2550 lb

5000

4000

3000

2000

1000

0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120 140
Airspeed (Kias)

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

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Mission Performance

Height-Velocity Diagram

500

450

400
Smooth hard surface avoid
operation in crosshatched areas

350
Height above surface (feet)

300

250

200

150

Recommended takeoff profile

100

50

0
0 20 40 60 80 100 120
Airspeed (Kias)
(Corrected for instrument error)

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

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Overhaul and Retirement Schedule
Components with Scheduled Overhaul Times Hours
Main rotor transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,200
Tail rotor transmission. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4,200
Engine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2,200 *
Belt drive system overhaul
- Compressor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3500
- Turbine-mini . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1750
- Turbine. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3500
- Fuel pump. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4000
- Fuel control . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500
- Power governor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
- Fuel nozzle. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2500
- Bleed valve . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500
- Starter/generator. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1000
Components with Mandatory Retirement Times
Aft fuselage splice fitting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5200
Engine drive adapter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6000
Horizontal stabilizer assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8500
KAFLEX drive shaft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7600
Main rotor blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5200
Main rotor hub assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7500
Main rotor shaft assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1600
Main rotor elastomeric dampers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6000
Main rotor mast . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13500
Main rotor pitch bearing shaft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5200
Main rotor thrust bearing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2000
Main rotor transmission carrier . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4400
Main rotor transmission input pinion . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4400
Tailboom assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5200
Tail rotor drive shaft. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18600
Tail rotor blade. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12000
Tail rotor blade retention straps. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5100
Vertical tail. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13000
Vertical tail attach fittings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5200
Belt drive system overhaul
- Upper ball bearings, belt drive frame assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2400
- Lower ball bearings, belt drive frame assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2400
- Idler pulley bearings, belt drive assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2400

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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 for fuel, shop labor rates, and parts costs.

Fuel and lubricants

Average fuel consumption (gallons per hour). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.00
Fuel cost per gallon (dollars/gal) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.31
Cost of fuel (dollars/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 122.13
Cost of lubricants, 3% of fuel (dollars/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3.66
Total costs for fuel and lubricants (dollars/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 125.79
Maintenance Labor
Shop labor rate (dollars/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55.00
Direct maintenance (mmh/fh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.31
Indirect maintenance (mmh/fh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.12
Total maintenance (mmh/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0.43
Total cost for maintenance labor (dollars/fh) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23.65
Reserves
Engine overhaul. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54.53
Scheduled maintenance/inspection materials . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2.07
Major component overhaul @ TBO and replacement of retirement items . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5.81
Total cost of reserves . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77.90
Total direct operating cost (dollars/fh). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 227.34

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 333 helicopter or its components.

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