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.
Features
Weighs 51.7 lbs. — 40% 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
15 minutes for complete recharge when the battery is fully discharged on a typical aircraft
Superior performance at extreme temperatures (-40°C to +70°C)
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
Two-year limited warranty
FAA TSO certified