Lithium-ion Aircraft Battery

Part Number
6430040-1
Model Number
Gen5 TB40
Manufacturer
Mid-Continent Instruments and Avionics
Technical Description
26.4 VDC, 40 Ah, Lithium-ion, TSO
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Product Description

Reduce your aircraft battery weight by up to 40 pounds per battery and increase your useful load. The True Blue Power Gen5 TB40 Lithium-ion Aircraft Battery is TSO certified, features a built-in automatic heater and allows you to fully recharge within 30 minutes. This intelligent battery is engineered with a Built-in Test (BIT) indicator to communicate real-time state-of-change and state-of-health data, on demand.

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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 provide constant monitoring, protection, and capacity data. Our proprietary Battery Management System is exclusive to True Blue Power and has been validated by the most demanding aircraft manufacturers. Even smarter, you’ll save time and money with the longest-lasting, maintenance-free aircraft batteries on the market. Gen5 batteries require 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
  • 40 amp-hour nominal at 23°C/73°F
  • Weighs 36.6 lbs. — up to 60% less than lead-acid and NiCad solutions
  • Advanced NanoPhosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry
  • Higher voltage during engine start — Less wear, less maintenance and increased useful life
  • Superior high-temperature and cold-weather performance from -40°C to +70°C (-40°F to +158°F)
  • More than 1 amp-hour per pound
  • Automatic internal heater
  • Overcharge, over-discharge, over-current, short circuit, over-temperature, under-temperature and charge current limiting protection
  • Built-in Test (BIT) Indicator communicates real-time state-of-charge and state-of-health
  • On-condition maintenance
  • Designed and built in Wichita, Kansas, USA
  • FAA TSO Certified
  • Two-year limited warranty
Specifications

Capacity
40 amp-hour nominal (at 23°C/73°F)

Charge Voltage
28 VDC nominal

Output Voltage
26.4 VDC nominal

Output Current
525 A continuous (1,500 A max)

Technology
Advanced NanoPhosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry

Energy Density
63.2 Wh/kg (73.0 Wh/liter)

Charge Current Limiting
Programmable up to 8C or unlimited

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

Weight
36.6 lbs. (16.7 kg)

Dimensions
9.1" L x 14.4" W x 8.9" H

Configuration
16P8S; 4 parallel x 8 in series x 4

Battery Life Expectancy
8 years (average)

Maintenance
On-condition

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 TB40 TB30 TB50 TB60
Part Numbers 6430040-1, 6430040-2 6430030-1, 6430030-2 6430050-1 6431060-1
Capacity 40 amp-hour nominal
(at 23°C/73°F)
30 amp-hour nominal
(at 23°C/73°F)
50 amp-hour nominal
(at 23°C/73°F)
60 amp-hour nominal
(at 23°C/73°F)
Weight 36.6 lbs. (16.7 kg) 27.7 lbs. (12.6 kg) 43.9 lbs. (19.9 kg) 52.9 lbs. (24.0 kg)
Charge Voltage 28 VDC nominal 28 VDC nominal 28 VDC nominal 28 VDC nominal
Output Voltage 26.4 VDC nominal 26.4 VDC nominal 26.4 VDC nominal 26.4 VDC nominal
Output Current 525A continuous (1500A max) 575A continuous (1500A max) 460A continuous (1500A max) 425A continuous (1500A max)
Recharge Time Configurable Charge
Current Limiting:
15 minutes to fully recharge
when configured for max
charge current
Configurable Charge
Current Limiting:
15 minutes to fully recharge
when configured for max
charge current
Configurable Charge
Current Limiting:
15 minutes to fully recharge
when configured for max
charge current
Configurable Charge
Current Limiting:
15 minutes to fully recharge
when configured for max
charge current
Dimensions 9.1" L x 14.4" W x 8.9" H 12.5" L x 8.6" W x 8.8" H 10.0" L x 9.6" W x 10.1" H 12.5" L x 14.4" W x 8.9" 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 NanoPhosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry Advanced NanoPhosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry Advanced NanoPhosphate® lithium-ion cell chemistry
Energy Density 63.2 Wh/kg (73.0 Wh/liter) 62.9 Wh/kg (78.9 Wh/liter) 66.3 Wh/kg (83.1 Wh/liter) 66.0 Wh/kg (77.4 Wh/liter)
Battery Life Expectancy 8 years (average) 8 years (average) 8 years (average) 8 years (average)
Communication Built-in Test (BIT) Indicator
ARINC 429, Analog,
Discrete, RTD
Built-in Test (BIT) Indicator
ARINC 429, Analog,
Discrete, RTD
Built-in Test (BIT) Indicator
ARINC 429, Analog,
Discrete, RTD
Built-in Test (BIT) Indicator
ARINC 429, Analog,
Discrete, RTD
Maintenance On-Condition:
Service indicated
via Discrete output, LED
indication and ARINC 429
On-Condition:
Service indicated
via Discrete output, LED
indication and ARINC 429
On-Condition:
Service indicated
via Discrete output, LED
indication and ARINC 429
On-Condition:
Service indicated
via Discrete output, LED
indication and ARINC 429
Operating Temperature -40°C to +70°C
(-40°F to +158°F)
-40°C to +70°C
(-40°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 16P8S
4 parallel x 8 in series x 4
12P8S
4 parallel x 8 in series x 3
21P8S
7 parallel x 8 in series x 3
24P8S
4 parallel x 8 in series x 6
Case Anodized aluminum, blue Anodized aluminum, blue Anodized aluminum, blue Anodized aluminum, blue
Connection MS3509 Quick Disconnect,
Mil Circular for communications
MS3509 Quick Disconnect,
Mil Circular for communications
MS3509 Quick Disconnect,
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
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)
Certified Lithium-ion Aircraft Batteries
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