MANUFACTURING

MANUFACTURING

 

Manufacturing Capabilities

  • FFC manufacturers over 215 different PMA replacement fuel cells and holds multiple STC design approvals on various modifications
  • FFCM holds several TSO-C80 approvals including both nitrile rubber and urethane constructions
  • FFCM custom manufactures fuel storage bladders and pillow tanks
  • FFCM specializes in vintage aircraft fuel cell replacements and can build to your specifications for experimental/homebuilt aircraft fuel cells

FFC’s fuel cells are manufactured with a proprietary nitrile rubber compound, the product of numerous years of intense research and development.

  • Soft, flexible and easy to install — will not become stiff and brittle.
  • Fuel cell fabric has an integral fuel vapor barrier, eliminating seepage problems and making them stronger, longer lasting and more resistant to porosity.
  • Hand-built by our staff of highly skilled, professional technicians to stringent FAA standards.
  • Autoclave cured (not cemented) seams give superior strength and durability.
  • Glue and solvent are also made from the same nitrile rubber formula in our manufacturing plant to ensure superior quality and consistency of the product.
  • Flexible nitrile rubber nipples externally reinforced to prevent clamp damage.
  • All cells meet or exceed the TSO-C80 standard.
  • All cells are inspected during the manufacturing process and again when completed to ensure the highest quality.

FFC Fuel CellsGeneral Aviation

FFC manufactures and stocks bladder replacement fuel cells with on-the-shelf inventory for the following aircraft:

  • Cessna
  • Piper
  • Beechcraft
  • Aerocommander
  • DeHavilland

Drain Valve

FFC also offers an improved Drain Valve solution for Cessna, Piper and Beechcraft aircraft.  Our drain valve will out perform the O.E.M. valve and prolong the life of your new fuel cell.

Helicopter

FFC currently manufactures bladder replacement fuel cells and will soon offer commercial crash resistant fuel cells.  The on the shelf manufactured inventory supports the Bell platform.

FFC Fuel Cells - Manufacturing InfoMilitary

FFC manufactures fuel cells and is an approved source for the F-5 and C-130 platforms.  All current and future
military fuel cell constructions conform to MIL-T-6396

Marine/Non-Aviation Cells

FFC has vast experience in the design and fabrication of both fuel containment systems and the addition of auxiliary fuel storage for marine use. FFC also can manufacture or repair bladders for NON-FUEL purposes.  This includes inflation bladders and storage bladders.  The possibilities are infinite and are only limited by your imagination.