CE273-401-01 DHC-8 100/200/300 Series Lithium-ion Battery STC Kit
$41,732.00
Model Number: TB44
Technical Description
Reduce your aircraft battery weight and increase your useful load. The True Blue Power Gen5 TB40 Lithium-ion Aircraft Battery is TSO certified, features a built-in automatic heater and allows you to fully recharge within 30 minutes. This intelligent battery is engineered with a Built-in Test (BIT) indicator to communicate real-time state-of-change and state-of-health data, on demand.
Start Lighter
Cut aircraft battery weight and increase your useful load
- Save up to 55 pounds per battery
- Increase your useful load
- More passengers
- More cargo
- More fuel
- More design flexibility
- Gain the most power per pound
Start Faster
Protect your engine and extend component life
- Get cooler, faster engine starts
- 7 starts in 7 minutes
- Improve starter generator efficiency
- Outperform all others in extreme temps, from -40°C to +70°C, with a built-in automatic heater
- Fully recharge your battery within 30 minutes
Start Smarter
Get real-time state-of-charge and state-of-health information on demand
- Receive constant monitoring, protection, and capacity data with our proprietary Battery Management System (BMS)
- Save time and money with the longest lasting batteries on the market
- 8-year average useful life — that’s 4x longer than lead-acid and NiCad batteries
- Eliminate battery maintenance
- Gen5 batteries require no capacity checks
Benefits
- 40 amp-hour nominal at 23°C/73°F
- Weighs 36.6 lbs. — up to 60% less than lead-acid and NiCad solutions
- Advanced NanoPhosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry
- Higher voltage during engine start — Less wear, less maintenance and increased useful life
- Superior high-temperature and cold-weather performance from -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
- More than 1 amp-hour per pound
- Automatic internal heater
- Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, under-temperature and charge current limiting protection
- Built-in Test (BIT) Indicator communicates real-time state-of-charge and state-of-health
- On-condition maintenance
- Designed and built in Wichita, Kansas, USA
- FAA TSO Certified
- Two-year limited warranty
Specifications
Capacity
40 amp-hour nominal (at 23°C/73°F)
Charge Voltage
28 VDC nominal
Output Voltage
26.4 VDC nominal
Output Current
525 A continuous (1,500 A max)
Technology
Advanced NanoPhosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry
Energy Density
63.6 Wh/Kg
Charge Current Limiting
Programmable up to 8C or unlimited
Operating Temperature
-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
Weight
36.6 lbs. (16.7 kg)
Dimensions
9.1″ L x 14.4″ W x 8.9″ H
Configuration
16P8S; 4 parallel x 8 in series x 4
Battery Life Expectancy
8 years (average)
Maintenance
On-condition
Case
Anodized aluminum, blue
Certification
FAA TSO-C179b (Class A-4B)
RTCA DO-311A
RTCA DO-160G
RTCA DO-178C DAL A
UNDOT/IATA
Product Comparison
| Battery Technology | Voltage Output | Capacity (1C rate) | Weight | Maintenance | Useful Life | |
| True Blue Power TB40 | Lithium-ion | 26.4 VDC | 40 amp-hour | 36.6 lbs. | On-condition | 8 years (average) |
| Hawker® EnerSys 9750W0370-6 | Lead-acid/SLA | 24 VDC | 43 amp-hour | 92.0 lbs. | 1 year (annual) 3 – 6 months (subsequent) |
2 – 4 years |
| SAFT 20412, 020412-000 or 30441-001 | Nickel-cadmium | 24 VDC | 44 amp-hour | 80.0 lbs. | 200 – 400 hours | 5 – 10 years |
| Weight | 0.1 lbs |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 0.1 × 0.1 × 0.1 in |
| Brand | Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics |
SHIPPING INFORMATION
We can ship by UPS, or USPS and DHL Express. We ship nationally, and internationally.
Carriers In Use
SHIPPING COSTS
- International Shipping Quote has to be done manually due to dimensions, weight, end destination, and more. Please E-Mail us.
- Any manner or method is available, call if you need Priority 1-2 day or overnight shipping.
- We are shipping with UPS or USPS and DHL Express
Related products
ETX900-TSO
STC or Part 337 (field approval) is required for installation. If you need the 8130-3 form for international orders, it is an additional fee of $150 per battery and must be requested prior to shipping.
FAA REQUIRED STATEMENT:
“The conditions and test required for TSO approval of this article are minimum performance standards. Those installing this article either on or within a specific type or class of aircraft must determine that the article installation conditions are within the TSO standards. The article may be installed only according to 14 CFR part 43 or the applicable airworthiness requirements.”
SPECIFICATIONS
SKU: ETX900-TSO
Voltage: 13.2
Weight: 5.4lbs (2.4kg)
Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 390
Peak Cranking Amps (PCA): 800
Amp Hour (1C Rate): 15.6
Chemistry: Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)
Case Size: E
Dimensions: 6.5" L x 3.1" W x 6.6" H
(166mm L x 79mm W x 168mm H)
