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  • Chapter 9: Aircraft Electrical System › Types of Batteries › Battery & Charger Characteristics

    charging regimes for reconditioning and charging cycles are defined by the aircraft manufacturer and should be closely followed. Aircraft Battery Inspection Aircraft battery inspection consists of the following items: 1. Inspect battery sump jar and lines for condition and security…

  • Chapter 4: Engine Ignition & Electrical Systems › Powerplant Electrical Systems › Protection Against Solvents & Fluids

    they are subjected to damage from fluids. Wires should not be placed in the lowest four inches of the aircraft fuselage, except those that must terminate in that area. If there is a possibility that wiring without a protective nylon ... inside the tubing when using the punch. Wire should never be routed below a battery. All wires in the vicinity of a battery should be inspected frequently. Wires discolored by battery fumes should be replaced…

  • Chapter 9: Aircraft Electrical System › Types of Batteries › Battery Maintenance

    Battery inspection and maintenance procedures vary with the type of chemical technology and the type of physical construction. Always follow the battery manufacturer’s approved procedures. Battery performance at any time in a given application depends upon the battery ... determine the life and age of the battery, record the install date of the battery on the battery. During normal battery maintenance, battery age must be documented either in the aircraft maintenance log or in the shop maintenance log. • Lead…