Battery Replacement 1 INTRODUCTION: HU-25 AIRCRAFT MAIN DC BATTERY REPLACEMENT In todays aircraft it is essential we utilize the latest technology to eliminate costly maintenance procedures, safety concerns, and still maintain reliable performing equipment. The Tesla Dry-Cell battery is a candidate to replace the SAFT 2376 Nickel Cadmium (NICAD) battery presently utilized in the HU-25 aircraft. The Tesla Dry-Cell battery can meet all of the performance specifications of the SAFT 2376 NICAD battery. The Tesla battery also provides …showed first 75 words of 1429 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1429 total…costs related to battery maintenance. It also will free up personnel for other maintenance tasks. Additionally, The Tesla battery elimanates all hazardous material concerns and eliminates the possibility of a thermal runaway safety mishap. The next step to take would be to submit an Aircraft Configuration Control Board Item to request the purchase of four Tesla TI 4676 Micro Power Unit Dry-Cell batteries and install them into an HU-25 aircraft for a six month prototype evaluation.