Ideal for the piston, turbine, and emergency power market, the TB17 Advanced Lithium-ion Battery starts the aircraft’s engine quickly and features superior energy density — NanoPhosphate® lithium-ion cells offer 3x the energy per kilogram, resulting in a battery that is 45% lighter than lead-acid or nickel-cadmium alternatives.
Features
Weighs 16 lbs. — 45% lighter than lead-acid or nickel-cadmium alternatives
Advanced NanoPhosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry — 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
Automatic internal heater
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
Two-year limited warranty
FAA TSO certified
Charge Voltage - 28 VDC nominal
Output Voltage - 26.4 VDC nominal
Output Current - 500A continuous, 840A max
Technology - Advanced NanoPhosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry
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)