Bell 206, 206A, 206B, 206L, 206L1, 206L3, 206L4 Lithium-ion Battery STC Kit You are also required to pay for shipping separately, since this is HAZMAT it should go ground. Shipping estimate will be sent after you have either purchased or emailed for a Complete Quote. a $500 discount is available using a Wire Transfer in place of a credit card. TB17 Lithium-ion Battery Description Cut your aircraft battery weight by up to 45% with the True Blue Power TB17 Advanced Lithium-ion Aircraft Battery. You’ll protect your engine with cooler, faster starts. An automatic, built-in heater ensures your aircraft outperforms all others in extreme cold temperatures, from -40°C to 70°C. The TB17 is TSO certified and has a 2-year maintenance interval, saving you time and money. Start Lighter Cut aircraft battery weight and increase your useful load Save up to 27 pounds per battery 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 engine starts 7 starts in 7 minutes 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 2-year maintenance interval Save up to 90% on maintenance costs 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 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 64.4 Wh/kg 87.1 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 Battery Technology Voltage Output Capacity (1C rate) Weight Maintenance Useful Life True Blue Power TB17 Lithium-ion 26.4 VDC 17 amp-hour 16.0 lbs. 2 years 8 years (average) Concorde RG-222 Lead-acid 24 VDC 17 amp-hour 43.0 lbs. 1 year (annual) 3 – 6 months (subsequent) 2 – 4 years Saft 176CH Nickel-cadmium 24 VDC 17 amp-hour 40.3 lbs. 200 – 400 hours 5 – 7 years Marathon 30450-001 Nickel-cadmium 25 VDC 17 amp-hour 38.5 lbs. 200 – 400 hours 5 – 7 years
