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 TSO-certified 12V and 24V lithium-ion aircraft batteries for various models, including Cessna 172s and aircraft from Hawker, Beechcraft, Luscombe, Rockwell Commander, and Navion.
These new batteries offer significant advantages over traditional lead-acid batteries, providing up to 19.3 pounds of weight reduction, double the lifespan, and immunity to freezing, boiling over, corrosion, or sulfating.
Equipped with a Battery Management System (BMS) for pilot alerts, the batteries are priced at $999 (24V) and $699 (12V), with EarthX providing free STC paperwork assistance for installation.
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.
