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ENSTROM 280FX OPERATOR’S MANUAL
Rev. 6
Report No. 28-AC-020
Feb 21/12
3. Battery Information
The battery stores electrical energy produced by the
aircraft alternator and supplies current to the electrical
system on demand. The aircraft uses either a 12-volt or a
24-volt battery. The 12-volt battery on early production
helicopters is located under the seat deck panel on the
extreme right side of the seat deck. The 24-volt battery
and 12-volt battery on later production helicopters is
located immediately aft of the aft cross tube on the right
hand side of the aircraft. The battery is set in a box and
secured by a hold-down bracket. Later production aircraft
are equipped with a sealed battery that eliminates the
electrolyte servicing requirements. Early production
aircraft might have the sealed battery installed as a
replacement unit.
a.
Electrolyte
Spillage
Overfilling and overcharging are two common causes of
electrolyte spillage. To preclude corrosion due to battery
acid spillage, these simple servicing precautions should
be performed.
(1) Maintain the proper electrolyte level.
(2) Visually inspect battery for cracks, spillage,
corrosion, and security of mounting.
(3) Visually inspect adjacent structures for evidence of
corrosion or spilled electrolyte.
CAUTION
In the event that the battery charge is low and an
auxiliary/ground power unit connector is not
installed on the aircraft, use care when
connecting automotive jumper cables. Burn
damage to the battery cables will require
replacement.
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