Document No. 5-0324 Rev G
INSTALLATION
NOTE 1: THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ARE GENERIC. SEE AIRCRAFT
MAINTENANCE MANUAL OR STC FOR INSTRUCTIONS SPECIFIC TO A
PARTICULAR AIRCRAFT MODEL.
NOTE 2: FOR BATTERIES THAT ARE APPROVED UNDER FAA TSO-C173 OR
TSO-C173A, THE FOLLOWING STATEMENT APPLIES: “TSO-C173/C173A
ARTICLES MEET THE MINIMUM PERFORMANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL
STANDARDS REQUIRED BY A TECHNICAL STANDARD ORDER (TSO).
INSTALLATION OF THESE ARTICLES REQUIRES SEPARATE APPROVAL.”
WARNING: LEAD ACID BATTERIES ARE HEAVY, WITH SOME MODELS
EXCEEDING 50 POUNDS. USE APPROPRIATE LIFTING DEVICES OR
EQUIPMENT. USE BATTERY HANDLES WHERE PROVIDED.
A. Remove Existing Battery (if present):
1. Set Master Switch to the OFF position.
2. Disconnect any external power supply.
3. Open battery compartment access panel(s).
4. Disconnect battery quick disconnect plug or remove terminal bolts and
disconnect battery cables from battery terminals. Always disconnect the
ground cable first and install the ground cable last.
5. Disconnect battery ventilation tubes, if any.
6. Unlock battery hold down clamps or remove battery hold down bars.
7. Disengage battery and install terminal protection to prevent accidental
shorting of terminals
8. Carefully remove from battery compartment.
B. Install Replacement Battery
1. Inspect the battery for damage. Cracks in metal or plastic containers are
not permitted. Dents in metal containers that impinge on the interior
plastic container are not acceptable. If defects are found, contact
Concorde for assistance.
2. Verify battery terminals are protected from shorting.
3. Set Master Switch to the OFF position.
4. Disconnect any external power supply.
5. Open battery compartment access panels.
6. Ensure the battery container or tray is clean and dry.
7. Install battery in battery container or tray.
8. Engage battery hold down hardware, torque and safety wire per aircraft
maintenance manual.
9. Connect battery vent tubes to aircraft ventilation system, if present.
10. Remove battery terminal protection.
11. Connect battery quick disconnect plug and any auxiliary connectors.
12. For ring terminals, install with bolt and bevel lock washer provided with the
battery. Torque terminal bolts as noted on the battery label. Always
disconnect the ground cable first and install the ground cable last.
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