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Airbus, EU flag battery issue with parked aircraft
Aircraft idle because of the pandemic still need regular maintenance and systems checks. That can interfere with some Airbus batteries. (www.freightwaves.com) Más...Sort type: [Top] [Newest]
There will always be a parasitic loss on any battery, along with the battery being subjected to temperature fluctuations.
Good point. Thanks
bet they'll be a number of issues on these parked birds...will be a slow process getting them back next summer?
Agree we will see many issues with re-activating aircraft from long term storage. In Fall 2020 there was a spate of cracked windshields on Delta 767s, during first international flights after spending 6 months in storage in Mobile, Alabama USA
That's interesting. I'd like to learn more. Why is that? And how many planes? And why only 767s? (feel free to reach me at [email protected])
Yes, plenty of work to do
Ni cad batteries have a memory. when they discharge to say 50% if you use the aircraft system to recharge it will recharge to 50%. in order to recharge battery it has to be discharge to 0% and recharged to 100% in an authorized FAA battery shop. each time you use the battery to start the apu you will lose a little power each time that is why the battery is removed and replaced on a calendar or hourly schedule.