Hi All, I am interested in the application of lithiun-ion battery technology to my aircraft to reduce weight. The availability of the Aerovoltz 16 cell (available from from Aircraft Spruce and other aviation suppliers - link below) would cut my 15.4lbs Odyssey PC680 battery weight to 3lbs total.................
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/aerovoltz4.php
A supplier (Leading Edge Airfoils) has stated:
"Yes. The battery is a drop in replacement and will work well with the aircraft charging system.* I would strongly recommend purchasing the Aerovoltz battery charger for ground charging. It is quite different than that of a lead acid battery charger and will greatly extend the life of the bettery."
Does anyone have any experience with this specific battery system in an aircraft? I cannot find any specification or contact information on the Aerovoltz website to quiz their engineers.
I have read most of the non-specific/unrelated lithium ion battery horror stories on the net and would prefer to avoid descending into that discussion, but rather keep this thread more specific.
Cheers
Wayne Blackler
Long EZ O-360
AUSTRALIA
http://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/elpages/aerovoltz4.php
A supplier (Leading Edge Airfoils) has stated:
"Yes. The battery is a drop in replacement and will work well with the aircraft charging system.* I would strongly recommend purchasing the Aerovoltz battery charger for ground charging. It is quite different than that of a lead acid battery charger and will greatly extend the life of the bettery."
Does anyone have any experience with this specific battery system in an aircraft? I cannot find any specification or contact information on the Aerovoltz website to quiz their engineers.
I have read most of the non-specific/unrelated lithium ion battery horror stories on the net and would prefer to avoid descending into that discussion, but rather keep this thread more specific.
Cheers
Wayne Blackler
Long EZ O-360
AUSTRALIA
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