Certified Lithium-ion Aircraft Batteries
Ideal for the piston, turbine, and emergency power market, the True Blue Power Advanced Lithium-ion Batteries start the aircraft’s engine quickly and feature 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.
PILOT REPORT
FIXED-WING INSTALLATIONS
 Cessna — Citation Longitude |  Ravn Alaska — De Havilland DHC-8 |  Bombardier — DHC-8 |
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 Bombardier — DHC-8 Installation |  Textron Aviation — Defense Scorpion |  Bombardier — DHC-6 Twin Otter |
 Stratos Aircraft — 716X Jet |  Beechcraft — A36 Bonanza |  Cessna —208/208B Caravan |
 Lancair — Evolution |  MRIGlobal — Bio-containment System |
ROTORCRAFT INSTALLATIONS
 Airbus Helicopter — EC130 T2 (H130) |  Robinson Helicopter — R66 |  Bell Helicopter — 505 Jet Ranger X |
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 Robinson Helicopter — R44 |  Airbus Helicopter — AS350 AStar |  Airbus Eurocopter – AS350 |
FEATURES
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Advanced NanoPhosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry — 3x the energy per kilogram when compared to lead-acid and nickel-cadmium cells
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30 minutes (at 34 amps) for complete recharge when the battery is fully discharged
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Superior performance at extreme temperatures
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Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature and under-temperature protection
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7 engine starts in 7 minutes
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Communicates battery status to the cockpit
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Higher voltage during engine start — Less wear, less maintenance and increased useful life
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2-year maintenance interval — 50 – 90% savings on maintenance costs
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8 years (average) useful life
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Designed and built in Wichita, Kansas, USA
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Two-year limited warranty
SPECIFICATIONS
TB17
17 amp-hour battery nominal
at 23°C/73.4°F
28 VDC nominal
26.4 VDC nominal
240A continuous, 840A max
Advanced Nanophosphate® lithium-ion
cell chemistry from A123 Systems, LLC
Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, under-temperature and charge current limiting
15.6 lbs
7.2” L x 7.4” W x 6.0” H
7P8S; 7 parallel cells
x 8 series modules
2-year maintenance interval;
offers 50 – 90% less scheduled
maintenance cost
6 – 10 years
Anodized aluminum, blue
FAA TSO certified to C179a
ETSO certified to C179a
RTCA DO-311 qualified
RTCA DO-160G qualified
Model Number
Capacity
Charge Voltage
Output Voltage
Output Current
Technology
Protection
Weight
Dimensions
Configuration
Maintenance
Useful Life
Case
Certification
TB44
46 amp-hour battery nominal
at 23°C/73.4°F
28 VDC nominal
26.4 VDC nominal
750A continuous, 1500A max
Advanced Nanophosphate® lithium-ion
cell chemistry from A123 Systems, LLC
Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, under-temperature and charge current limiting
51.7 lbs
10.9” L x 10.5” W x 10.1” H
8P8S; 8 parallel cells
x 19 series modules
2-year maintenance interval;
offers 50 – 90% less scheduled
maintenance cost
6 – 10 years
Anodized aluminum, blue — Built to withstand 35 PSI
FAA TSO certified to C179a
ETSO certified to C179a
RTCA DO-311 qualified
RTCA DO-160G qualified