This compact, portable Lithium-ion starting unit is a full 26VDC battery pack and will provide superior starts on small to medium size turbine engines that will not accept a full 28V battery pack (actually reads 30 – 31 volts). Designed for engine starting only, voltage sensitive aircraft such as the Phenom 100 and Eclipse 500 will accept this 26V unit (actually reads 28.5 volts). Additionally, the lithium technology is the lightest available on the market, which makes this lithium GPU ideal to preserve payload when the unit is being carried out in the field.
Battery type - Safe lithium-Ion
Peak Current - 2000 A
Capacity @10 Amp Rate - 20 Ah
Total Weight - 30lbs / 13.6kg
Dimensions - Length x Width x Height - 16” x 3.75” x 12”40.6 x 9.5 x 30.5 cm
Charger type - Built in
Charging time range - 1 to 5 hours
This patented START PAC® unit will provide a faster and cooler engine start than most ship’s aircraft batteries (the turbine is spooled to more revolutions per second before fuel is injected). Thus, turbine life will be extended because there is less stress on the starter and other engine components. This will preserve the aircraft’s costly batteries and help lower operating costs. Your airborne, on-board battery can then be saved for emergency use only.
With separate removable batteries that can be changed in less than one minute (no tool necessary), this unique feature allows the START PAC®’s user to switch the batteries in the field without needing to return the unit to the shop or manufacturer for battery replacement; it’s virtually maintenance free. Additionally, certain aircraft will allow the ship’s generator to back charge a GPU.