Cut your aircraft battery weight by up to 45% with the True Blue Power TB17 Advanced Lithium-ion Aircraft Battery. You’ll protect your engine with cooler, faster starts. An automatic, built-in heater ensures your aircraft outperforms all others in extreme cold temperatures, from -40°C to +70°C. The TB17 is TSO certified and has a 2-year maintenance interval, saving you time and money.
- 17 amp-hour battery nominal at 23°C/73.4°F
- Weighs 16 lbs. — 45% lighter than lead-acid or nickel-cadmium alternatives
- Advanced Nanophosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry from A123 Systems, LLC — 3x the energy per kilogram when compared to lead-acid and nickel-cadmium cells 7 engine starts in 7 minutes
- 30 minutes (at 34 amps) for complete recharge when the battery is fully discharged
- Superior performance at extreme temperatures (-40°C/-40°F to 70°C/158°F)
- Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, under-temperature and charge current limiting protection
- Communicates battery status to the cockpit
- Higher voltage during engine start — Less wear, less maintenance and increased useful life
- 2-year maintenance interval — 50 – 90% savings on maintenance costs
- 8 years (average) useful life
- Designed and built in Wichita, Kansas, USA
- 2-year limited warranty
- Capacity: 17 amp-hour nominal at 23°C/73.4°F
- Charge Voltage: 28 VDC nominal
- Output Voltage: 26.4 VDC nominal
- Output Current: 500A continuous, 840A max
- Technology: Advanced Nanophosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry from A123 Systems, LLC
- Protection: Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, under-temperature and charge current limiting
- Energy Density: 64.4 Wh/kg, 87.1 Wh/liter
- Operating Temperature: -40°C to 70°C (-40°F to 158°F) Weight: 16 lbs (7.26 kg)
- Dimensions: 7.22" L x 7.37" W x 6.01" H
- Configuration: 7P8S; 7 parallel cells x 8 series modules
- Maintenance: 2-year maintenance interval; offers 50 – 90% savings on maintenance costs
- Case: Anodized aluminum, blue
- Certification: FAA TSO certified to C179a, ETSO certified to C179a, RTCA DO-311 qualified, RTCA DO-160G qualified, UNDOT/IATA qualified
