True Blue Power Unveils 50 Amp-hour Lithium-ion, Main Ship Battery

True Blue Power, a manufacturer of lithium-ion aircraft batteries, introduces the company’s newest main-ship battery at the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) International Convention and Trade Show.

The new Gen5 TB50 Lithium-ion Aircraft Battery is a 50-amp-hour, engine-start battery. Its dimensions are equivalent to the industry-standard 44-amp-hour battery, while offering more power, less weight and zero maintenance. The TB50 provides aircraft owners and operators a direct path to a lithium battery upgrade with the benefits of advanced technology. The TB50:

• weighs 50% less and delivers more amp-hours per pound than lead-acid and NiCad alternatives
• offers up to 4x longer battery life than lead-acid and 3 years longer than NiCad batteries
• provides more power for engine starts, more energy for emergency and back-up power, and ultra-fast recharge
• eliminates expensive battery maintenance and frequent, costly capacity checks
• communicates real-time state-of-charge (SOC) and state-of-health (SOH) data to the cockpit
• enables charge current limiting and alerts for end-of-life; minimum dispatch capacity; and engine-start readiness with field-programmable parameters
• includes a status indicator that provides SOC, battery mode, and health data without the need for aircraft power or external test equipment
• addresses the negative environmental impact of heavy, lead-acid and NiCad batteries, eliminating toxic metals and acid spills, and significantly reducing carbon emissions; all True Blue Power lithium-ion batteries can be recycled or disposed of in area landfills.
• is certified to TSO-C179b, RTCA DO-311A, RTCA DO-160G and RTCA DO-178C Design Assurance Level A; the battery delivers superior reliability and performance and is ideal for use in rugged environments, outperforming all other aircraft batteries in extreme temperatures from -40°C to +70°C.

Technical specifications of the Gen5 TB50 Lithium-ion Aircraft Battery are as follows:

• Capacity: 50Ah (at 23°C/73°F)
• Weight: 43.9 pounds
• Size: 10.9” L x 11.8” W x 10.1” H
• Charge Voltage: 28 VDC
• Output Voltage: 26.4 VDC
• Output Current: 460A continuous (1500A max).

The True Blue Power Gen5 TB50 Lithium-ion Aircraft Battery will be on display throughout the Aircraft Electronics Association (AEA) International Convention and Trade Show at Booth #413, March 19-22.

For more information, contact Van Winter, director of Aftermarket Sales and Support, at 316-630-0101 or visit truebluepowerusa.com.