Overview
The TB17 Advanced Lithium-ion Battery uses the most sophisticated lithium-ion chemistry available, providing aviators with an unmatched advantage of power, safety, life and energy. Ideal for the piston, turbine, and emergency power market, the TB17 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
- 17 amp-hour battery nominal at 23°C/73.4°F
- Weighs 16 lbs. — 45% lighter than lead-acid or nickel-cadmium alternatives
- Advanced Nanophosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry from A123 Systems, LLC — 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
- 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
- 2-year limited warranty
Specifications
- Capacity: 17 amp-hour nominal at 23°C/73.4°F
- Charge Voltage: 28 VDC nominal
- Output Voltage: 26.4 VDC nominal
- Output Current: 500A continuous, 840A max
- Technology: Advanced Nanophosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry from A123 Systems, LLC
- 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
- Dimensions: 7.2” L x 7.4” W x 6.0” H
- Configuration: 7P8S; 7 parallel cells x 8 series modules
- Maintenance: 2-year maintenance interval; offers 50 – 90% savings on maintenance costs
- Useful Life: 8 years (average)
- Case: Anodized aluminum, blue
- Certification: FAA TSO certified to C179a, ETSO certified to C179a, RTCA DO-311 qualified, RTCA DO-160G qualified, UNDOT/IATA qualified
True Blue Power TB17 Lithium-Ion Battery
- Brand: True Blue
- Product Code: 6430017-1
- Availability: In Stock
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$6,778.00

