The TB44 Advanced Lithium-ion Battery is engineered to deliver 40% weight savings and an overall lower cost of ownership, with 50–90% less scheduled maintenance cost, 2-year maintenance intervals, efficient engine starts and 2-3x longer useful battery life. The TB44 is ideal for the turbine market, including fixed-wing, rotorcraft, and emergency power applications.
THE NANOPHOSPHATE® LITHIUM-ION ADVANTAGE
Superior power by weight or volume in a cost effective solution
Nanophosphate® is stable chemically, providing the foundation for safe systems
Excellent calendar and cycle life with consistent performance over extended use
Higher useable energy means greater battery utilization and lower cost
- 46 amp-hour battery nominal at 23°C/73.4°F
- Weighs 51.7 lbs. — 40% 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
- 15 minutes for complete recharge when the battery is fully discharged on a typical aircraft
- Superior performance at extreme temperatures (-40°C/-40°F to 70°C/158°F)
- Automatic internal heater
- Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature and under-temperature protection
- Communicates ARINC 429 data 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: 46 amp-hour battery nominal at 23°C/73.4°F
- Charge Voltage: 28 VDC nominal
- Output Voltage: 26.4 VDC nominal
- Output Current: 750A continuous, 1500A max
- Technology: Advanced Nanophosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry from A123 Systems, LLC
- Protection: Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature and under-temperature
- Energy Density: 52.0 Wh/kg, 64.6 Wh/liter
- Operating Temperature: -40˚C to 70˚C (-40˚F to 158˚F)
- Weight: 51.7 lbs. (23.5 kg)
- Dimensions: 10.87” L x 10.48” W x 10.14” H
- Configuration: 8S19P; 8 series cells x 19 parallel modules
- Maintenance: 2-year maintenance interval; offers 50 – 90% savings on maintenance costs
- Useful life: 8 years (average)
- Case: Powder-coated steel, blue
- Certification: FAA TSO certified to C179a, ETSO certified to C179a, RTCA DO-311 qualified, RTCA DO-160G qualified, UNDOT/IATA qualified
