018550-000 Saft Batteries® 24V Ni-Cad Aircraft Battery

Overview

Saft 018550-000 Nickel Cadmium Battery provides power either to the standby system or to start the auxiliary power unit (APU). The battery consists of a case and cover, 20 cell assemblies, and a harness assembly. The harness assembly includes a thermoswitch mounted on a plate against the end of the center row of cells. A charge control thermistor is located between cells 6 and 9 in the center row of cells.

NOTE: ALL NICAD BATTERIES ARE UNCHARGED

• The battery is charged on the aircraft by an on-board charger. The charge control thermistor provides a signal to the charger to compensate the charge according to the battery temperature. The thermostat will cut off the charger if the battery temperature exceeds a safe operating limit.
• Nominal voltage: 24 V
• Rated capacity C1Ah: 45 Ah(1-hour rate)
• Cell Assembly Terminal : M10 X 1.25
• Number of Cell Assemblies: 20
• Cell Model : VHP450KA-1
• Consumable volume of electrolyte : 80 cm3
• Electrolyte : Potassium Hydroxide
• Battery weight : 96lb (43.64Kg)

Aircraft Application

• Boeing Aircraft : 737, 747, 757, 767
• Boeing Airplane Co. :737,747,757,767