PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-28-161, WARRIOR III
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
2E15
24-30-00
PAGE 23
Nov 30/06
CHART 5 (Sheet 2 of 2)
TROUBLESHOOTING BATTERY
Trouble Cause Remedy
Excessive corrosion Spillage from over filling. Use care in adding water.
inside container.
Vent lines leaking or clogged. Repair or clean.
Charging rate too high. Adjust voltage regulator.
Battery freezes. Discharged battery. Replace.
Water added and battery not Always recharge battery for
charged immediately. 1/2 hour following addition
of water in freezing weather.
Battery polarity reversed. Connected backwards Battery must be slowly
on charger. discharged completely and
then charged correctly
and tested.
Battery consumes Charging rate too high Correct charging rate.
excessive water. (if in all cells).
Cracked partition (one cell only). Replace battery.
E. Charging (Gill Model G-243)
CAUTION: NEVER CREATE SPARKS OF ANY KIND OR BRING AN OPEN FLAME NEAR THE
BATTERY. VENTILATE THE BATTERY WHEN CHARGING TO DISPOSE OF THE
GAS GENERATED BY THE BATTERY. GASES FORMED DURING CHARGING MAY
BE EXPLOSIVE IF IGNITED.
The National Electric Code forbids charging batteries installed in aircraft or within 10 feet of fuel
tank areas. The battery must be removed from the aircraft for charging. Further, an aircraft battery
should not be allowed to deteriorate to the point where safety of flight is jeopardized. The batteries
emergency capacity should be sufficient to power the essential bus for a minimum of thirty minutes.
(1) Remove cell plugs and ensure that vents in plugs are open and that vent valves operate freely.
(2) Check that the electrolyte level in each cell is at the bottom of the split ring.
(3) A hydrometer check of each cell should be accomplished. (Refer to Hydrometer Reading vs.
Battery Charge, below.)
CAUTION: IF CHARGING IS NECESSARY WEAR EYE PROTECTION - DON’T TAKE
CHANCES. ALSO MAKE SURE THE CHARGING AREA IS WELL VENTILATED.
IF CENTRAL AIR CONDITIONING IS USED, THE BATTERY CHARGING AREA
SHOULD BE VENTED TO THE OUTSIDE AIR TO PREVENT HYDROGEN
GASSES FROM BEING CIRCULATED THROUGHOUT THE BUILDING.
(4) It is recommended that vent caps be left on the battery while charging. In addition a wet cloth
should be placed over the vent caps within the manifold.
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