JS-MD 3 RES
Flight Manual Supplement
MD11-AFM-00-002
Issue: 02
Rev. 00
Rev. Date: 24-Mar-23
Page 8
–2
8.2.3
Batteries
The JS-3 RES can be operated as a pure glider without batteries, one
battery for sustained flight only, or two batteries for self-launching
capability. Batteries are identical except for the locking bracket
–
therefore, left and right batteries shall be installed with their brackets
towards their respective latches at the sides of the motor bay walls.
Figure 8-1 Emectric HV battery
Batteries are sealed to minimize the risk of a battery fire. The type of
Li-Ion cell used in the batteries is sensitive to excessive heat and may
spontaneously ignite at temperatures above 150 °C (302 °F). Cell life is
also reduced with high temperatures. Operation above 60 °C (140 °F)
should be avoided.
The battery pack is designed to prevent the propagation of fire between
adjacent cells. If a cell ignites, approximately 12 litres (0.4 ft
3
) of high
temperature, toxic gasses will be released instantaneously. These
gasses are directed via the battery exhaust nozzles and fuselage
elbows to the outside of the aircraft.
