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Gulfstream G450

Gulfstream G450 Lithium-ion Battery STC Kit

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Technical Description
(2) TB50 Lithium-ion Aircraft Batteries, (2) Wire Harnesses, Mounting Hardware
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TB50 Lithium-ion Battery Description

The Gen5 TB50 Lithium-ion Aircraft Battery is a same-size replacement for the industry standard 44 amp-hour battery, while offering more power, less weight and zero maintenance. The TSO-certified TB50 from True Blue Power lasts 8 years and features an automatic, built-in heater. This allows your aircraft to outperform all others in extreme temperatures, from -40°C to +70°C.

Start Lighter

Cut aircraft battery weight and increase your useful load

  • Reduce battery weight by 50%
  • 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, faster APU 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
TB50 Lithium-ion Battery Specifications
Benefits

Same-size replacement for standard 44 amp-hour batteries with more power, less weight, and no maintenance.

  • Weighs only 44.3 lbs. — up to 50% less than lead-acid and NiCad solutions
  • 50 amp-hour nominal at 23°C/73°F
  • Utilizes 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
  • ARINC 429, Analog and Discrete communication
  • 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
50 amp-hour nominal (at 23°C/73°F)

Charge Voltage
28 VDC nominal

Output Voltage
26.4 VDC nominal

Output Current
460A continuous (1500A max)

Technology
Lithium-ion cell chemistry

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

Charge Current Limiting
Programmable up to 8C or unlimited

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

Weight
44.3 lbs. (20.1 kg)

Dimensions
10.0”L x 9.6”W x 10.1”H

Configuration
21P8S; 7 parallel x 8 in series x 3

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
Voltage Output Capacity (1C rate) Weight Maintenance Useful Life
True Blue Power TB50 Lithium-ion Aircraft Battery 26.4 VDC 50 amp-hour 44.3 lbs. On-condition 8 years (average)
Lead-acid Battery 24 VDC 42 amp-hour 86.0 lbs. Annual 1 - 2 years
Nickel-cadmium Battery 24 VDC 44 amp-hour 96.0 lbs. Every 6 - 12 Months 2 - 4 years
Product Comparison
True Blue Power TB50 Lithium-ion Aircraft Battery Lead-acid Battery Nickel-cadmium Battery
Voltage Output:
26.4 VDC		 Voltage Output:
24 VDC		 Voltage Output:
24 VDC
Capacity (1C rate):
50 amp-hour		 Capacity (1C rate):
42 amp-hour		 Capacity (1C rate):
44 amp-hour
Weight:
44.3 lbs.		 Weight:
86.0 lbs.		 Weight:
96.0 lbs.
Maintenance:
On-condition		 Maintenance:
Annual		 Maintenance:
Every 6 - 12 Months
Useful Life:
8 years (average)		 Useful Life:
1 - 2 years		 Useful Life:
2 - 4 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