According to EarthX, lithium-ion batteries are significantly lighter than traditional lead acid batteries. [Courtesy: EarthX]
Key Takeaways:
EarthX has received STC approval for its 24-volt lithium-ion batteries for Cessna 172N-S models and 12-volt batteries for Hawker, Beechcraft, Luscombe, Rockwell Commander, and Navion aircraft.
These batteries offer significant weight reduction (up to 19.3 lbs), double the lifespan of traditional lead-acid batteries, and are immune to freezing, corrosion, or sulfating.
A Battery Management System (BMS) provides pilots with operational alerts via LED lights, enhancing safety and maintenance insights.
The 24V TSO-certified battery costs $999 and the 12V is $699, with EarthX providing free STC paperwork assistance for the required weight and balance adjustment.
Are you looking for a new battery for your aircraft? EarthX has received STC approval for both its 24-volt battery for Cessna 172N through S models and its 12-volt batteries for Hawker, Beechcraft, Luscombe, Rockwell Commander, and Navion aircraft.
According to EarthX, lithium-ion batteries are significantly lighter than traditional lead acid batteries.
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Meg Godlewski has been an aviation journalist for more than 24 years and a CFI for more than 20 years. If she is not flying or teaching aviation, she is writing about it. Meg is a founding member of the Pilot Proficiency Center at EAA AirVenture and excels at the application of simulation technology to flatten the learning curve. Follow Meg on Twitter @2Lewski.
