A battery is a device containing one or more cells that convert chemical energy directly into electrical energy
With the exception of the most rudimentary of aircraft types, virtually all aeroplanes incorporate an electrical system
In the vast majority of cases, the primary electrical system incorporates one or more batteries
What is aviation rechargeable lithium-ion battery safety?
Aviation rechargeable lithium-ion battery safety is governed by RTCA DO-311A, which provides the minimum operational performance standards required to obtain FAA certification
This document was developed to support the certification of batteries for traditional applications like engine, APU start, or bus hold-up
What types of batteries are used in aviation applications?
Numerous types of batteries have been developed and variants of some of them are used in aviation applications
These include: Lead Acid
A lead acid battery cell contains an anode made from lead oxide and a cathode of elemental lead immersed in an electrolyte solution of sulfuric acid
Aviation test battery
Educational assessment administered by the U.S. military
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple choice test, administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command, used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces. It is often offered to U.S. high school students when they are in the 10th, 11th and 12th grade, though anyone eligible for enlistment may take it.
Test procedure of color vision of a person
The Farnsworth Lantern Test, or FALANT, is a color vision test originally developed specifically to screen sailors for tasks requiring color vision, such as identifying signal lights at night. It screens for red-green deficiencies, but not the much rarer blue color deficiency.
Scottish Aviation Scamp
Motor vehicle
The Scottish Aviation Scamp is a small concept electric city car that was designed between 1964 and 1966 by Scottish Aviation. The name was chosen as a contraction of SCottish and AMP.
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a
Educational assessment administered by the U.S. military
The Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) is a multiple choice test, administered by the United States Military Entrance Processing Command, used to determine qualification for enlistment in the United States Armed Forces. It is often offered to U.S. high school students when they are in the 10th, 11th and 12th grade, though anyone eligible for enlistment may take it.
Test procedure of color vision of a person
The Farnsworth Lantern Test, or FALANT, is a color vision test originally developed specifically to screen sailors for tasks requiring color vision, such as identifying signal lights at night. It screens for red-green deficiencies, but not the much rarer blue color deficiency.
Scottish Aviation Scamp
Motor vehicle
The Scottish Aviation Scamp is a small concept electric city car that was designed between 1964 and 1966 by Scottish Aviation. The name was chosen as a contraction of SCottish and AMP.
