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RG
SERIES
AIRCRAFT BATTERY
OWNER/OPERATOR
MANUAL
CONCORDE BATTERY
CORPORATION
2009 San Bernardino Road
West Covina, CA 91790
Phone: 626-813-1234
www.concordebattery.com
Document No. 5-0324
Revision G
September 2/2020
NOTICE: The technical data contained herein has been reviewed and approved for
general release on the basis that it contains no export controlled information. No part of
this document may be copied or reproduced by any means, including electronic or
mechanical, without written permission from Concorde Battery Corporation.
DISCLAIMER: The technical data contained herein is based upon the best information
available as of the latest revision date. Concorde Battery Corporation makes no warranty
of merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose, or any other warranty, expressed or
implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its
use. It is the obligation of each user of the product to determine the suitability for any
particular application and to comply with the requirements of all applicable laws
regarding use and disposal of this product.
Copyright © Concorde Battery Corporation 2020
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Summary of Contents for Concorde RG Series
- Page 1 Concorde Battery Corporation. DISCLAIMER: The technical data contained herein is based upon the best information available as of the latest revision date. Concorde Battery Corporation makes no warranty of merchantability, fitness for any particular purpose, or any other warranty, expressed or implied, with respect to such information, and we assume no liability resulting from its use.
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Page 2: Record Of Revisions
RECORD OF REVISIONS Revision Date Sep 29/2010 Feb 23/2011 Mar 03/2014 Dec 17/2014 Mar 27/2017 Dec 04/2018 Nov 26/2019 Sep 02/2020 Page 2 of 21 Document No. 5-0324 Rev G... -
Page 3: Safety Summary
SAFETY SUMMARY A. WARNING: LOW CAPACITY HAZARD. Aircraft batteries are certified to have a certain minimum capacity for emergency operations in the event of a electrical generator system failure. Never use a battery that has less than 80% of rated capacity and never “jump start” an aircraft that has a “dead” or discharged battery. -
Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page RECORD OF REVISIONS SAFETY SUMMARY INTRODUCTION BATTERY DESCRIPTION STORAGE TRANSPORTATION PREPARATION FOR INSTALLATION INSTALLATION OPERATION SERVICING DISPOSAL APPENDIX A – GLOSSARY APPENDIX B – BATTERY LOG Page 4 of 21 Document No. 5-0324 Rev G... -
Page 5: Introduction
INTRODUCTION A. Thank you for choosing Concorde! Your battery has been hand crafted to the highest quality control standards for superior reliability and durability. Our quality system is certified to AS9100 which is the highest standard for aviation products. Concorde aircraft batteries provide greater power for starting at cold temperatures, reliable emergency performance and longer life than any comparable product. -
Page 6: Battery Description
D. The RG Series of batteries are designed to be installed upright in the aircraft. For installation in non-upright orientations, contact Concorde for assistance. E. Technical characteristics of the various battery models are detailed on Concorde’s website (www.concordebattery.com). If internet access is not available, contact Concorde for assistance. -
Page 7: Storage
STORAGE A. Batteries are serviced and charged at the factory prior to shipment. B. To prolong shelf life, batteries should be stored in a cool location, ideally below 20C (68F). C. The open circuit voltage (OCV) of a fully charged battery is approximately 26.0 volts (13.0 volts for 12 Volt batteries). -
Page 8: Transportation
Regulations, IATA Dangerous Goods Regulations, and IMDG Code. They can be shipped as non-hazardous by any means when properly packaged. For more details, refer to the battery Safety Data Sheet (SDS) and the transportation information on Concorde’s website (see front page of this manual). Page 8 of 21... -
Page 9: Preparation For Installation
A. Remove battery from the shipping carton and visually inspect the battery for signs of damage. Do not use the battery if it appears to be damaged, contact Concorde for assistance. NOTE: Some battery models may have container sidewalls that are visibly bulged out or sucked in. -
Page 10: Installation
Inspect the battery for damage. Cracks in metal or plastic containers are not permitted. Dents in metal containers that impinge on the interior plastic container are not acceptable. If defects are found, contact Concorde for assistance. Verify battery terminals are protected from shorting. Set Master Switch to the OFF position. - Page 11 CAUTION: ON BATTERIES WITH INTERNALLY THREADED TERMINALS, USE AN OPEN END WRENCH ON THE FLAT PORTION OF THE TERMINALS WHILE TORQUING THE TERMINAL BOLTS. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN THE RUPTURE OF THE BATTERY SEAL AT THE TERMINAL AND PREMATURE FAILURE OF THE BATTERY.
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Page 12: Operation
OPERATION A. Applications: Aircraft batteries are used to start engines and auxiliary power units (APUs), to provide emergency backup power for essential avionics equipment and lighting systems, to assure no-break power for navigation units and fly-by-wire computers, and to provide ground power capability for maintenance and preflight checkouts. - Page 13 E. Open Circuit Voltage: The battery state of charge can be determined (approximately) from reading the battery’s open circuit voltage (OCV). To get an accurate OCV, the battery needs to be stabilized on open circuit (no charging or discharging current) for at least 4 hours. Once the stabilized OCV is measured, the state of charge can be determined from the following table: Table 2.
- Page 14 H. Cold Weather Operation: In cold climates, the state of charge of the battery should be kept at a maximum to prevent freezing of the electrolyte. A fully charged battery will not freeze even under the coldest weather conditions, but a discharged battery will freeze even when moderately cold.
- Page 15 I. Ventilation Systems: Airplanes are often equipped with a battery ventilation system. The ventilation system provides for removal of gasses and acid fumes from the battery via vent tubes on the battery case. Ventilation systems are usually a necessity when flooded type batteries are used, but the amount of gas and acid ®...
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Page 16: Servicing
In general, a battery is considered airworthy if it has at least 80% of rated capacity. Concorde and the FAA recommend 85% as the pass/fail criteria to provide a margin of safety. The battery should be removed from the aircraft to perform a capacity test. -
Page 17: Disposal
DISPOSAL ® A. Concorde RG Series batteries contain lead, sulfuric acid, and other hazardous materials. Never discard batteries in the trash or in a landfill. B. The battery materials are 100% recyclable. Dispose spent batteries and assemblies in accordance with local ordinances and regulations. -
Page 18: Appendix A - Glossary
APPENDIX A – GLOSSARY Active material - Electrode material which produces electricity during its chemical conversion. AGM - Absorbent glass mat used as a separator material between positive and negative plates. Electrolyte is absorbed and held in place by the capillary action between the fluid and glass mat fibers. - Page 19 End of life - The stage at which the battery or cell meets specific failure criteria. End point voltage (EPV) - The voltage at which the discharge current is terminated when measuring battery capacity. Sometimes called cutoff voltage or voltage end point. Unless otherwise stated, the EPV is equal to 20.0 volts for 24-volt aircraft batteries (10.0 volts for 12-volt batteries).
- Page 20 Rated C1 capacity - The rated capacity, expressed in Ampere-hours (Ah), obtained from a fully charged battery when discharged at the C1 rate to the specified end point voltage at a temperature of 21 - 25C (70 - 77F). Self discharge - The decrease in the state of charge of a battery, over a period of time, due to internal electrochemical losses.
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Page 21: Appendix B - Battery Log
APPENDIX B – BATTERY MAINTENANCE LOG* Concorde Battery P/N: Battery S/N: A/C Hours @ Date of Installation: Date of Initial Installation: OCV @ Time of Installation: Aircraft Make: Model: S/N: Aircraft Location (Home base) Removal Date: A/C Hours @ Date of Removal:...
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