How to install aircraft battery - Presentation Transcript

1. HOW TO INSTALL YOUR AIRCRAFT BATTERY STEP 1

o When performing any inspection or maintenance on the powerplant, propeller
or that requires turning on the master switch, or pulling the propeller through by hand; treat
the propeller as if the ignition switch were on. DO NOT stand, nor allow anyone else to
stand, within the arc of the propeller as a loose or broken wire or component malfunction
could cause the propeller to rotate.
2. STEP 2
o When you have finished viewing this presentation, use the “CAPS” program
found on the home page of www.apex- inc .biz . Select the proper aircraft battery for your
aircraft.
Supplies needed to perform this task can be found under “Aircraft Battery Accessories ” at the
bottom of the web page.
3. STEP 3
o Remove the necessary cowling, access panels or battery box cover to gain
access to the aircraft battery.
4. STEP 4
o CAUTION: Remove negative (-) wire from battery first by removing wing nut.
Battery is marked NEG by battery post.
5. STEP 5
o Remove positive (+) wire from battery by removing wing nut. Battery is
marked POS by battery post.
o Remove battery from aircraft.
6. STEP 6
o Inspect condition of wire terminals at this time. Clean any corrosion from
terminal and battery box, if necessary use Permatex SA-8 or equivalent.
o Service new battery by following manufacturer’s directions and install new
battery in same position as removed battery. This is a good time to mark the battery with the
date for future reference.
7. STEP 7
o Install positive (+) wire first using new wing nut and hardware. Torque wing
nut to manufacturer’s instructions.
8. STEP 8
 o Install negative (-) wire using new wing nut and hardware. Torque wing nut to
manufacturer’s instructions.
9. STEP 9
o For corrosion protection, coat battery terminal with battery protector. (Whip)
10. STEP 10
o Remove any tools or supplies from the aircraft or engine compartment.
o If removed, reinstall battery box cover, access panels or cowling.
11. STEP 11
 Perform battery inspection every 90 days. Check condition of
terminals and check electrolyte level.
12. AIRCRAFT BATTERY INSTALLATION COMPLETE
o Make appropriate logbook entry of the work performed. The FAA has a sample
logbook entry shown in the free video on our home page at www.apex- inc .biz .
o This presentation contains information that is consistent with FAR 65.83
“Recent Experience Requirements.”