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STC Partner
Wipaire
Technical Description
(1) TB60 Lithium-ion Aircraft Battery, (1) MD23-104 Digital Annunciation Control Unit, Installation Kit
Certifying Aviation AuthorityFAA, TCCA, EASA, ANAC
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TB60 Lithium-ion Battery Description

Reduce your aircraft battery weight and increase your useful load. The True Blue Power Gen5 TB60 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-charge and state-of-health data, on demand.

Start Lighter

Cut aircraft battery weight and increase your useful load

  • Save up to 70 pounds
  • Increase your useful load
    • More passengers
    • More cargo
    • More fuel
    • More design flexibility
  • Gain the most power per pound

Start Faster

Protect your engine and extend component life

  • Get cooler engine starts
  • Improve starter generator efficiency
  • Outperform all others in extreme temps, from -40°C to +70°C, with a built-in automatic heater
  • Fully recharge your battery within 30 minutes

Start Smarter

Get real-time state-of-charge and state-of-health information on demand

  • Receive constant monitoring, protection, and capacity data with our proprietary Battery Management System (BMS)
  • Save time and money with the longest lasting batteries on the market
    • 8-year average useful life — that’s 4x longer than lead-acid and NiCad batteries
  • Eliminate battery maintenance
    • Gen5 batteries require no capacity checks
TB60 Lithium-ion Battery Specifications
Benefits
  • 60 amp-hour nominal at 23°C/73°F
  • Weighs 52.9 lbs. — up to 60% less than lead-acid and NiCad solutions
  • Proprietary 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
60 amp-hour nominal (at 23°C/73°F)

Charge Voltage
28 VDC nominal

Output Voltage
26.4 VDC nominal

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

Technology
Lithium-ion cell chemistry

Energy Density
66.0 Wh/kg (77.4 Wh/liter)

Charge Current Limiting
Programmable up to 8C or unlimited

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

Weight
52.9 lbs. (24.0 kg)

Dimensions
12.5”L x 14.4”W x 8.9”H

Configuration
24P8S; 4 parallel x 8 in series x 6

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
True Blue Power TB60 Gill 7246-20
Number of Batteries 1 3
Battery Technology Lithium-ion Lead-acid
Voltage Output 26.4 VDC 24 VDC
Capacity (1C rate) 60 amp-hour 20 amp-hour (per battery)
Weight 52.9 lbs. (total battery weight) 135 lbs. (total battery weight)
Maintenance On-condition 18 month / 1800 hour capacity check
Useful Life 8 years (average) 3 years
Product Comparison
True Blue Power TB60 Gill 7246-20
Number of Batteries:
1		 Number of Batteries:
3
Battery Technology:
Lithium-ion		 Battery Technology:
Lead-acid
Voltage Output:
26.4 VDC		 Voltage Output:
24 VDC
Capacity (1C rate):
60 amp-hour		 Capacity (1C rate):
20 amp-hour (per battery)
Weight:
52.9 lbs. (total battery weight)		 Weight:
135 lbs. (total battery weight)
Maintenance:
On-condition		 Maintenance:
18 month / 1800 hour capacity check
Useful Life:
8 years (average)		 Useful Life:
3 years

The NanoPhosphate® Lithium-ion Advantage

Lithium-ion Battery Power

Power

Superior power by weight or volume in a cost effective solution

Lithium-ion Battery Safety

Safety

NanoPhosphate® is stable chemically, providing the foundation for safe systems

Lithium-ion Battery Life

Life

Excellent calendar and cycle life with consistent performance over extended use

Lithium-ion Battery Energy

Energy

Higher useable energy means greater battery utilization and lower cost