FW28-START17 --- 26V/28V Portable Starter Pack

  • Product Description

    The advanced FW28-START17 is a state-of-the-art portable mini GPU designed as a lightweight emergency starting GPU for piston aircraft and light/medium turbine helicopters. The START17 has power, performance and features that far exceed any other comparable mini GPU.

    With a nominal voltage of 26-28 V (for Eclipse-type aircraft) or 28-30 VDC (for aircraft with a higher upper voltage limit - typically for single turbine helicopters), spool-up performance of this 17 Ah pack is up to 17% faster than a similar capacity 24 V unit, with minimum weight penalty. Faster spool-ups mean cooler starts, aiding engine life. The START17 has its own built-in mini charger. Connecting a 110 / 220 V power cord to the unit will automatically activate the integral 3-stage charger. A 3-colour LED indicates charging status and a solid state digital voltmeter, with push-to-view button and timed auto shutdown, accurately displays output voltage.

    The alloy case keeps weight to the minimum while the slim-line design and protective jacket allow the GPU to fit under seats or in any confined space. For continuous 28 V power for avionics work, maintenance, training or troubleshooting, or for fast charging, the GPU has an accessory port for connection to a power supply or powerful charger.

    The START17 is cleared for air transportation when protected from short circuit by its special padded protective jacket. It is designed to work alongside Flywell Power's 30 A mini DC power supply. When operating in parallel, the two units offer a unique lightweight combination of performance and versatility.


    • Features

      � Solid state digital voltmeter (push-button operated) with 2-minute auto shutdown.
      � Internal self-contained mini charger with multi-color LED charge status display.
      � S50 auxiliary / accessory port.
      � Padded jacket for GPU / aircraft protection.
      � Safe for air transportation.
      � 2 m mains input cord.
      � 2 m output cable with heavy-duty rubber Nato plug.


    • Options

      � 1000 A cast brass colour-coded and braided alligator clips with 2 m leads.
      � 30 A fast charger / combined power supply.


  • FW28-Start17

Technical Specifications *

  • Nominal Voltage
  • Output Voltage
  • Battery Capacity
  • Peak current
  • 5 sec pulse
  • Pulse watts
  • Recharge time from 50% discharge
  • Charger type
  • Case
  • Finish
  • Ambient temperature range
  • Dimensions(mm) (L*W*H)
  • Weight
  • 26 V DC - 28 V DC
  • 27 - 29 V DC (for 26 V pack), 29 - 31 V DC (for 28 V pack)
  • 17 Ah
  • 1800 A
  • 680 A
  • 18,920 W
  • 6 hours
  • Mini 3 stage fully-automatic dual 110 / 220 V, 50 / 60 Hz auto selecting
  • All alloy welded with screw back and lie-flat handle
  • Powder-coated yellow
  • -30°C to +40°C
  • 250 * 370 * 95
  • 18 kg