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a.

 

The maximum charge rating is 80 amps, so the aircraft alternator rated output must be 80 
amps or less. 

b.

 

The  maximum  voltage  output  from  aircraft  charging  system  shall  not exceed  16  volts.  

Thus,  an  automatic  over-voltage  protection  device  (OVPD)  is  required  on  the  aircraft 
charging system. 

c.

 

The battery fault monitoring indicator must be installed and tested. 

d.

 

The  battery  vent  system  must  be  installed  per  the  aircraft  model  specific  STC  IWD 
instruction (see the appendix of this manual for document details).   

e.

 

The  cranking  current  demand  should  not  exceed;  a  Peak  Power  (Ipp)  800/390  Amps 

(+23C/-18C), Rated Power (Ipr) 600/365 Amps (+23C/-18C).  Note: Old CCA spec is 
Ipr at -18C. 

f.

 

The capacity demand (storage requirement) should not exceed 31 Amps for 30 Minutes. 
Timely  pilot  identification  and  load  shedding  assumed  per  normal  procedures.    An 
Electrical Load Analysis (ELA) is required. 

g.

 

The  battery  must  be  installed  in  such  a  manner  and  or  location  to  limit  radiant  and 

convection heating.  The maximum short term (30 minute) environmental temperature of 
battery  location  should  be  less  than  65°C.      The  maximum  short  term  (30  minute) 

environmental temperature of battery location while the aircraft is on the ground shall not 
exceed 85°C.   The battery’s normal operating temperature is -30

°

C to 60

°

C. 

h.

 

The battery should be secured in the existing battery box or battery holder as detailed in 
this manual and aircraft model specific STC IWD instruction (see the appendix of this 
manual for document details).   

 

For a specific aircraft installation, refer to the documentation listed in the Appendix 
of this manual.

 

 

 

Summary of Contents for ETX900-TSO

Page 1: ...mments 7 31 2020 R Nicoson Copyright 2020 EarthX Inc All rights reserved The information contained in this document is the property of EarthX Inc EarthX reserves the right to make changes to its docum...

Page 2: ...ttery Charging 7 Battery End of Life 8 Battery Storage and Handling 9 Battery Operation 9 Normal Operation 10 Abnormal Operation 10 Emergency Operation 10 Emergencies with Aircraft Charging System as...

Page 3: ...attery is part of the electrical system as a Secondary function with the Alternator system being Primary in the aircraft electrical system The battery within this system has two subfunctions Starting...

Page 4: ...The capacity demand storage requirement should not exceed 31 Amps for 30 Minutes Timely pilot identification and load shedding assumed per normal procedures An Electrical Load Analysis ELA is require...

Page 5: ...installed according to 14 CFR part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements The Airworthiness Limitations section is FAA approved and specifies maintenance required under 43 16 and 91 403 of t...

Page 6: ...ers will be notified of a change to the ICA via the customer s email of record Battery Maintenance Requirements The ETX900 TSO battery is a maintenance free battery with no internal replaceable compon...

Page 7: ...capacity is capable of supporting the aircraft s emergency load for the required amount of time it is consider fit for continued service It is recommended that the article be replaced after 6 years o...

Page 8: ...time the aircraft will not start or the battery seems low or the voltage is less than 13 2 volt charge it for the recommended time and charge rates shown below and disconnect the charger when chargin...

Page 9: ...GPU plug stating the max current allowed Never jump start from a car size battery or larger Never charge a faulty battery a battery that will not accept a charge or hold a charge Never use the de sul...

Page 10: ...nd inspected annually Our batteries can be stored at temperatures between 40 C to 70 C Our batteries have no liquid inside and will not freeze Special care must be taken in the handling shipping and s...

Page 11: ...ing or storage limits of the battery As long as the bus voltage current remains normal this is not an emergency Emergency Operation Emergencies with Aircraft Charging System as Root Cause i If the bat...

Page 12: ...rs and or smoke through vent system and to outside the aircraft Terminology The following table describes the terminology used in this document Ah Amp Hour is a unit of measure of charge that can be s...

Page 13: ...rthX Battery 2 1 190531 35 Ah Battery Box Insert 3 1 11MM12 Amber 12 Volt LED 4 1 200208 Fault Indicator Placard 5 AR Wire Retention Ties Hardware Insulation per AC 43 13 1B Chapter 11 Below is pictur...

Page 14: ...nt Possible Cause Recommended Action Slow Flashing 5s on 5s off 12 8 14 6V Normal Cell to cell charge level imbalance No pilot action is required in flight The pilot should report battery problem to m...

Page 15: ...ischarged Pilot to make preparations to land prior to the battery s reserve capacity being depleted Slow Flashing 5s on 5s off Greater than 15V high charge amps high voltage warning light on Over char...

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