DC POWER
BATTERIES
Two batteries (Figure 2-1), located in the tail-
cone, provide the secondary source of DC
power. Each battery has a removable cover
and a case which is vented and cooled by over-
board connections. Lead-acid batteries are
enclosed in a plastic case. Nickel-cadmium
(nicad) batteries are enclosed in a stainless
steel case. The batteries are of sufficient ca-
pacity to supply normal electrical require-
ments for a short period of time. The batteries
may be used for engine starting when exter-
nal power is not available. Minimum voltage
for engine starting is 23 VDC for nicad bat-
teries and 24 VDC for lead-acid batteries when
the outside temperature is less than 70°F.
Either two 24-VDC nickel-cadmium or two 24-
VDC lead-acid batteries may be installed.
Nickel-cadmium batteries are standard equip-
ment on airplanes through SN 24-355 and
through SN 25-235. Lead-acid batteries may
be installed on these airplanes with ECR 1663.
Lead-acid batteries are standard equipment
on SNs 24-356 and subsequent, and 25-236
and subsequent. Nickel-cadmium batteries are
optional.
Because of the poor regulation of most ground
power units, it is not recommended that either
nicad or lead-acid batteries be charged in the
airplane. Should it become absolutely neces-
sary to charge a nicad battery in the airplane,
the battery voltage must not be less than 20.5
volts, and the temperature must be less than
100°F (37.8°C). All airplane switches must be
off and the ground power unit must be limited
to 28 volts and 1,000 amperes maximum. On
airplanes with dual battery switches, both
switches must be in ON. On airplanes with a
single battery switch, electrical power is ap-
plied directly to the batteries when the ground
power unit is connected. Voltage, amperage,
and temperature must be constantly monitored
during charging. Maximum permissible tem-
perature rise during charging is 15°F (9.4°C).
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VENT HOSE
(TO LH VENT)
VENT HOSE
(TO LH VENT)
LH BATTERY
NEOPRENE
COVERING
BATTERY TEMPERATURE
INDICATOR PLUG (OPTIONAL)
BATTERY OVERHEAT
WARNING SYSTEM
PLUG
QUICK
DISCONNECT
(TYPICAL)
VENT HOSE
(TO RH VENT)
RH BATTERY
Figure 2-1. Battery Installation