With better performance, LiFePO4 is the most promising battery technology to replace Lead Acid Batteries. AntBatt lithium ion Phosphate (LiFePO4) Battery pack is designed as lighter-weight, longer-lasting replacement for lead acid batteries.
To recondition a lead acid battery, you need to remove the lead sulfate buildup from the plates and restore the electrolyte solution. This process involves cleaning the plates, adding distilled water and sulfuric acid to the electrolyte, and charging the battery to its full capacity.
A lead acid battery typically consists of several cells, each containing a positive and negative plate. These plates are submerged in an electrolyte solution, which is typically a mixture of sulfuric acid and water. The plates are made of lead, while the electrolyte is a conductive solution that allows electrons to flow between the plates.
Try to avoid running the battery down to zero. Sometimes, lead acid batteries can suffer from irreparable damage that cannot be fixed through reconditioning. One common cause of irreparable damage is sulfation, which occurs when lead sulfate crystals build up on the battery plates over time.
Main battery replacement requires aircraft to be configured for the Heavy Duty Nickel-Cadmium (40AH) or AN-3150 Lead Acid Battery and to have battery temperature monitoring systems disabled. Over temperature alarms are not required for Lead Acid Batteries, refer to CFAR 25.1353.
Replacement of AN-3150 Lead Acid Battery requires replacement of existing connector with Concorde MS25182-2 connector. No further modifications to the aircraft are required. Concorde’s main battery replacement utilizes the aircrafts original mounting tray, hardware and wiring.