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BATTERY SERVICING PRACTICES
12-60 BATTERY – SERVICING PRACTICES
General
Battery is located in the fuselage and it is accessible through the cap F9.
For battery electrolyte maintenance, use electrolyte (battery acid, dilute sulphuric acid).
Check the battery cables connections, clean any liquid leakages. Small corrosion on the
battery surface and on its container can be cleaned with bicarbonate and water.
Electrolyte contains sulphuric acid which is highly corrosive and can
cause severe burns to exposed skin and permanent damage to eyes. Avoid
spilling or splashing. Wear rubber gloves and safety goggles whenever you
are handling electrolyte or examining batteries during charging.
Following paragraphs provide information for battery removal/installation.
When installing or removing a battery, take special care to ensure that no sparks are created by
tools, and that the terminals are not shorted out by tools or loose jewellery.
Removal Procedure
1. Master switch OFF
2. Open fuselage inspection cap (F9)
3. Pull out the battery until both terminals are accessible
4. Disconnect the negative cable from the battery - BLACK sleeve
5. Disconnect the positive cable from the battery - RED sleeve
6. Pull out the battery from the compartment
7. Remove the anti-vibration pad (Figure 11.)
8. Inspect battery cables and housing. Check vent and drain lines free of obstructions.
Installation Procedure
1. Master switch OFF
2. Connect the positive cable to the battery - POSITIVE terminal
3. Connect the negative cable to the battery – NEGATIVE terminal
4. Push battery into the compartment
5. Insert the anti-vibration pad as shown in Figure. 11
6. Close fuselage inspection cap
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