Schweizer Finishes First Factory Refreshed S300CBi Helicopter

The new program will put certified pre-owned rotorcraft in the hands of customers for well below the price of a new model, according to the company.

Julie Boatman

Thursday, November 16, 2023 at 02:54 PM ET

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The Schweizer 300CB series has trained a host of the world’s helicopter pilots. This is the first S300CBi released from the new program. [Courtesy: Schweizer]

Key Takeaways:

Schweizer has launched an "OEM Certified Helicopters Program" to offer factory-refreshed or refurbished S300CBi helicopters, providing a more affordable path to ownership or upgrades.
The program aims to revitalize the S300CBi fleet by accepting used aircraft, regardless of their current airworthiness, for extensive inspections, repairs, and replacement of key components like engines, blades, and interiors.
Aircraft undergo either a "refreshed" or "refurbished" process, both including comprehensive inspections and component upgrades, and come with a one-year/1,000-hour warranty.
Customers can trade in their older Schweizer helicopters for a discount on a new one or receive a percentage of their aircraft's sale price after it completes the certification program.

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Schweizer has finished the first of its factory refreshed S300CBi helicopters. The new program will put certified pre-owned rotorcraft in the hands of customers for well below the price of a new model, according to the company.

The OEM Certified Helicopters Program replaces several key components, including the engine, blades, and interior, applies new paint, and introduces other low-time parts to the finished product.