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Lithium-ion Aircraft Battery

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Part Number

6430017-2

Model Number

TB17

Manufacturer

Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics

Technical Description

26.4 VDC, 17 Ah, Lithium-ion, TSO, With heater on/off feature

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Description

Product Description

Reduce your aircraft battery weight by up to 45% with the TB17 Advanced Lithium-ion Aircraft Battery from True Blue Power. This battery (6430017-2) features a built-in heater, with an ON/OFF feature, ensuring your aircraft outperforms all others in extreme temperatures, from -40°C to +70°C. The TB17 is TSO certified, and you’ll save time and money with a 2-year maintenance interval.

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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, capable of 7 starts in 7 minutes. Turboprop engines, like the Pratt & Whitney PT6A, start in half the time and, typically, 100° cooler. Our sophisticated design allows your battery to fully recharge within 30 minutes and constant voltage helps eliminate hot starts. An automatic, built-in heater ensures your aircraft outperforms all others in extreme temperatures, from -40°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 aircraft batteries on the market. True Blue Power batteries last 8 years. That’s up to 4x longer than lead acid and NiCad.

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Benefits and Specifications

Benefits and Specifications

Benefits

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 — 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
Heater on/off feature
2-year maintenance interval — 50 – 90% savings on maintenance costs
8 years (average) useful life
Designed and built in Wichita, Kansas, USA
FAA TSO Certified
Two-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
500 A continuous, 840 A max

Technology
Advanced NanoPhosphate^® lithium-ion cell chemistry

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

Energy Density
62.3 Wh/kg (83.1 Wh/liter)

Operating Temperature
-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)

Weight
16.0 lbs. (7.2 kg)

Dimensions
7.2” L x 7.4” W x 6.1” H

Configuration
7P8S; 7 parallel cells x 8 series modules

Maintenance
2-year maintenance interval; offers 50 – 90% savings on maintenance costs

Battery Life Expectancy
8 years (average)

Case
Anodized aluminum, blue

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

Product Comparison
Model Number	TB17	TB28-12V	TB14	TB20
Part Numbers	6430017-1, 6430017-2, 6430017-3, 6430017-4	6430014-1, 6430014-11	6430014-2, 6430014-21	6430020-1
Capacity	17 amp-hour nominal (at 23°C/73°F)	26 amp-hour nominal (at 23°C/73°F)	13 amp-hour nominal (at 23°C/73°F)	20 amp-hour nominal (at 23°C/73°F)
Weight	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)	6430014-1 10.0 lbs. (4.6 kg) 6430014-11 12.2 lbs. (5.5 kg)	6430014-2 10.0 lbs. (4.6 kg) 6430014-21 12.2 lbs. (5.5 kg)	19.5 lbs. (8.9 kg)
Charge Voltage	28 VDC nominal	14.4 VDC nominal	28.8 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	500A continuous (840A max)	200A continuous (850A max)	100A continuous (850A max)	525A continuous (1000A max)
Recharge Time	30 minutes to fully recharge when battery is fully discharged	50 minutes to fully recharge when battery is fully discharged	35 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	7.2” L x 7.4” W x 6.1” H	6.3” L x 5.6” W x 5.0” H	6.3” L x 5.6” W x 5.0” 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 NanoPhosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry	Advanced Iron Phosphate lithium-ion cell chemistry	Advanced Iron Phosphate lithium-ion cell chemistry	Advanced NanoPhosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry
Energy Density	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)	6430014-1 74.6 Wh/kg (118.7 Wh/liter) 6430014-11 62.4 Wh/kg (118.7 Wh/liter)	6430014-2 74.6 Wh/kg (118.7 Wh/liter) 6430014-21 62.4 Wh/kg (118.7 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	Discrete, RTD (Battery status to the cockpit)	RS-232, Analog, Discrete	RS-232, Analog, Discrete	Built-in Test (BIT) Indicator ARINC 429, Analog, Discrete, RTD
Maintenance	Two-year intervals	On-Condition: Service indicated via Discrete output and RS-232	On-Condition: Service indicated via Discrete output and RS-232	On-Condition: Service indicated via Discrete output, LED indication and ARINC 429
Operating Temperature	-40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)	-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)
Configuration	7P8S 7 parallel x 8 in series	4P4S 4 parallel x 4 in series	2P8S 2 parallel x 8 in series	8P8S 4 parallel x 8 in series x 2
Case	Anodized aluminum, blue	6430014-1 Anodized aluminum, blue 6430014-11 Stainless steel, silver	6430014-2 Anodized aluminum, blue 6430014-21 Stainless steel, silver	Anodized aluminum, blue
Connection	Terminals (6430017-1, -2), MS3509 Quick Disconnect (6430017-3, -4) Mil Circular for communications	Terminals, D-sub for communications	Terminals, D-sub for communications	MS3509 Quick Disconnect, Mil Circular for communications
Certification	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	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
Warranty	Two-year (limited)	Two-year (limited)	Two-year (limited)	Two-year (limited)