Lithium-ion Aircraft Battery

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Part Number
6430014-2
Model Number
TB14
Manufacturer
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
Technical Description
26.4 VDC, 13 Ah, Lithium-ion, TSO
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Product Description

Cut your aircraft battery weight and increase your useful load. The TB14 is designed for smaller, 28-volt fixed wing aircraft. You’ll gain faster and cooler engine starts and benefit from superior performance in extreme temperatures (-20°C to +70°C). The TB14 features built-in charge current limiting to protect your aircraft's alternator or generator without needing to install additional equipment and delivers cockpit communication via RS-232 (analog and discrete signals). This lithium-ion aircraft battery is TSO certified, lasts 8 years and features on-condition maintenance, saving you time and money.

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Start Lighter

True Blue Power batteries are the lightest and most compact, saving you up to 85 pounds per battery. Our efficient design gives you more power per pound than any other aircraft battery. Less weight means more passengers, more cargo, more fuel, and more design flexibility.

Start Faster

True Blue Power batteries give you cooler and faster engine starts. Turboprop engines, like the Pratt & Whitney PT6A, start in half the time and, typically, 100° cooler. Our sophisticated design ensures your aircraft outperforms all others in extreme temperatures, from -20°C to +70°C.

Start Smarter

True Blue Power batteries feature charge current limiting, overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature and under-temperature protection. Even smarter, you’ll save time and money with the longest-lasting maintenance-free aircraft batteries on the market. The TB14 requires no capacity checks and last 8 years. That’s up to 4x longer than lead acid and NiCad.

Certified Lithium-ion Aircraft Batteries
Benefits and Specifications
Benefits
Benefits
  • Delivers more power per pound than any other aircraft battery
  • 13 amp-hour nominal at 23°C/73.4°F
  • Weighs 10 lbs. (4.6 kg)
  • Advanced iron phosphate lithium-ion cell chemistry
  • Higher voltage during engine start — Less wear, less maintenance and increased useful life
  • 35 minutes (at 28 amps average) for complete recharge when the battery is fully discharged
  • Superior high-temperature and cold-weather performance from -20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +158°F)
  • Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, under-temperature and charge current limiting protection
  • Communicates battery status to the cockpit via RS-232, analog and discrete signals
  • On-condition
  • 8 years (average) life expectancy
  • Designed and built in Wichita, Kansas, USA
  • FAA TSO Certified
  • Two-year limited warranty
Specifications

Capacity
13 amp-hour nominal at 23°C/73.4°F

Charge Voltage
28.8 VDC nominal

Output Voltage
26.4 VDC nominal

Output Current
100 A continuous, 850 A max

Technology
Advanced iron phosphate lithium-ion cell chemistry

Protection
Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, under-temperature and charge current limiting

Energy Density
74.6 Wh/kg (118.7 Wh/liter)

Operating Temperature
-20°C to +70°C (-4°F to +158°F)

Weight
10.0 lbs. (4.6 kg)

Dimensions
6.3” L x 5.6” W x 5.0” H

Configuration
2P8S; 2 parallel cells x 8 series cells

Maintenance
On-condition

Battery Life Expectancy
8 years (average)

Case
Anodized aluminum, blue

Certification
FAA TSO C179b (Class A-4B)
RTCA DO-311A
RTCA DO-160G
RTCA DO-178C DAL A
UNDOT/IATA

Product Comparison

Model Number TB14 TB28-12V TB17 TB20
Part Numbers 6430014-2, 6430014-21 6430014-1, 6430014-11 6430017-1, 6430017-2, 6430017-3, 6430017-4 6430020-1
Capacity 13 amp-hour nominal
(at 23°C/73°F)
26 amp-hour nominal
(at 23°C/73°F)
17 amp-hour nominal
(at 23°C/73°F)
20 amp-hour nominal
(at 23°C/73°F)
Weight 6430014-2
10.0 lbs. (4.6 kg)

6430014-21
12.2 lbs. (5.5 kg)
6430014-1
10.0 lbs. (4.6 kg)

6430014-11
12.2 lbs. (5.5 kg)
6430017-1
16.0 lbs (7.2 kg)

6430017-2
16.0 lbs (7.2 kg)

6430017-3
17.1 lbs (7.5 kg)

6430017-4
17.1 lbs (7.5 kg)
19.5 lbs. (8.9 kg)
Charge Voltage 28.8 VDC nominal 14.4 VDC nominal 28 VDC nominal 28 VDC nominal
Output Voltage 26.4 VDC nominal 13.2 VDC nominal 26.4 VDC nominal 26.4 VDC nominal
Output Current 100A continuous (850A max) 200A continuous (850A max) 500A continuous (840A max) 525A continuous (1000A max)
Recharge Time 35 minutes to fully recharge when battery is fully discharged 50 minutes to fully recharge when battery is fully discharged 30 minutes to fully recharge when battery is fully discharged Configurable Charge Current Limiting: 15 minutes to fully recharge when configured for max charge current
Dimensions 6.3” L x 5.6” W x 5.0” H 6.3” L x 5.6” W x 5.0” H 7.2” L x 7.4” W x 6.1” H 9.1" L x 8.6" W x 8.8" H
Protection Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, under-temperature and charge current limiting Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, under-temperature and charge current limiting Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, under-temperature and charge current limiting Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, under-temperature and charge current limiting
Technology Advanced Iron Phosphate lithium-ion cell chemistry Advanced Iron Phosphate lithium-ion cell chemistry Advanced NanoPhosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry Advanced NanoPhosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry
Energy Density 6430014-2
74.6 Wh/kg (118.7 Wh/liter)

6430014-21
62.4 Wh/kg (118.7 Wh/liter)
6430014-1
74.6 Wh/kg (118.7 Wh/liter)

6430014-11
62.4 Wh/kg (118.7 Wh/liter)
6430017-1
62.3 Wh/kg (83.1 Wh/liter)

6430017-2
62.3 Wh/kg (83.1 Wh/liter)

6430017-3
59.8 Wh/kg (65.4 Wh/liter)

6430017-4
59.8 Wh/kg (65.4 Wh/liter)
59.7 Wh/kg (74.4 Wh/liter)
Battery Life Expectancy 8 years (average) 8 years (average) 8 years (average) 8 years (average)
Communication RS-232, Analog, Discrete RS-232, Analog, Discrete Discrete, RTD (Battery status to the cockpit) Built-in Test (BIT) Indicator ARINC 429, Analog, Discrete, RTD
Maintenance On-Condition: Service indicated via Discrete output and RS-232 On-Condition: Service indicated via Discrete output and RS-232 Two-year intervals On-Condition: Service indicated via Discrete output, LED indication and ARINC 429
Operating Temperature -20°C to +70°C
(-4°F to +158°F)
-20°C to +70°C
(-4°F to +158°F)
-40°C to +70°C
(-40°F to +158°F)
-40°C to +70°C
(-40°F to +158°F)
Configuration 2P8S
2 parallel x 8 in series
4P4S
4 parallel x 4 in series
7P8S
7 parallel x 8 in series
8P8S
4 parallel x 8 in series x 2
Case 6430014-2
Anodized aluminum, blue

6430014-21
Stainless steel, silver
6430014-1
Anodized aluminum, blue

6430014-11
Stainless steel, silver
Anodized aluminum, blue Anodized aluminum, blue
Connection Terminals, D-sub for communications Terminals, D-sub for communications Terminals (6430017-1, -2),
MS3509 Quick Disconnect
(6430017-3, -4) Mil Circular for communications
MS3509 Quick Disconnect, Mil Circular for communications
Certification FAA TSO-C179b (Class A-4B)
RTCA DO-311A
RTCA DO-160G
RTCA DO-178C DAL A
UNDOT/IATA
FAA TSO-C179b (Class A-4B)
RTCA DO-311A
RTCA DO-160G
RTCA DO-178C DAL A
UNDOT/IATA
FAA TSO-C179b (Class A-4B)
RTCA DO-311A
RTCA DO-160G
UNDOT/IATA
FAA TSO-C179b (Class A-4B)
RTCA DO-311A
RTCA DO-160G
RTCA DO-178C DAL A
UNDOT/IATA
Warranty Two-year (limited) Two-year (limited) Two-year (limited) Two-year (limited)
Certified Lithium-ion Aircraft Batteries
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