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1.

Number of cells in the battery and capacity of each cell (in Amphr*voltage=Watthr)
2. The specification of battery w.r.t. environment test may be presented in below format:
S/l DO-160E Qualification Range of test Applicability in aircraft Level
no. reference values/conditions
/limitations if any
1. Temperatur Category C1 Equipment intended for installation in a
e & Altitude nonpressurised but controlled temperature
location.

SAMPLE
2. Loss of +70C without Forced air cooling not required.
Cooling cooling air
3. Temperatur Category C Temperature controlled internal section of
e Variation the aircraft.
4. Humidity Category A Standard humidity environment.
5. Operational Category B Equipment generally installed in fixed-wing
Shock & aircraft or helicopters, tested for standard
Crash operational shock and crash safety.
Safety
6. Vibration Aircraft zone Single engine fixed wing reciprocating or
2; type 5 to turboprop, fitted to instrument panel,
category S console or equipment rack
level M
7. Magnetic Category Z Equipment may be mounted as close as
Effect 0.3m from the magnetic compass.
8. Power Category B DC equipment intended for use on aircraft
Input electrical system supplied by engine driven
alternator or generator, where a battery of
significant capacity is on the DC bus at all
times.
9. Voltage Category B Installation where a lower standard of
Spike protection is acceptable.
10. Audio Category B DC equipment intended for use on aircraft
Susceptibilit electrical system supplied by engine drive
y alternator or generator, where a battery of
significant capacity is on the DC bus at all
times.
11. Induced Category A Equipment intended for operation where
Signal interference-free operation is desirable.
Susceptibilit
y
12. RF Category T Specified in the HIRF rules; representative
Susceptibilit of the internal EMI environment from
y aircraft equipment.
13. RF Emission Category B Basic emission control.
3. Compliance for lithium battery:
Sample format provided as below:

Part 1: 14 CFR Part 23, CS VLA,/DO 169G/ELOS/SC/Exemption etc.

Regulation reference Method of Compliance (see Instructions Showing DGC


for details) complianc A
e Rem
arks
14 CFR Part Para description Amd M M M M M M M M M M Documentatio
23/ t C C C C C C C C C C n reference
CS-VLA/ level 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09
DO160G
para no.
or
ELOS/SC/

SAMPLE
Exemption
number &
dated etc.

§ 21.31 Type Design   TSO179b


 Battery
specificati
on matrix
§ 21.33 Inspection and
tests
§ Instructions for
21.50(b) Continued
Airworthiness
and
Maintenance
Manuals
§§ Loads
23.301
§§ Factor of Safety
23.303
§§ Strength and
23.305 Deformation
§§ Proof of
23.307 Structure
§§ Seats, Berths,
23.785 Litters, Safety
Belts, and
Harnesses
§§ Baggage and
23.787(b Stowage
) Compartments
§§ Ventilation
23.831 (Smoke and
Toxicity)
14 CFR Part Para description Amd M M M M M M M M M M Documentatio
23/ t C C C C C C C C C C n reference
CS-VLA/ level 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09
DO160G
para no.
or
ELOS/SC/
Exemption
number &
dated etc.

§§ Compartment
23.853 Interiors

SAMPLE
(Flammability)
§§ Flammable
23.863 Fluid Fire
Protection
§ 23.867 Electrical
Bonding and
Lightning
Protection
§§ Equipment
23.1301 Function and
Installation
§§ Equipment,
23.1309 Systems, and
Installations
§§ Electrical
23.1351 Systems and
Equipment,
General
§§ Storage Battery
23.1353 Design and
Installation
§§ Circuit
23.1357 Protection
Devices
§23.1359 Electrical
System Fire
Protection
§§ Electric Cables
23.1365
§§ Switches
23.1367
§§ Electronic
23.1431 Equipment
§§ Instructions for
23.1529 Continued
Airworthiness
14 CFR Part Para description Amd M M M M M M M M M M Documentatio
23/ t C C C C C C C C C C n reference
CS-VLA/ level 00 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09
DO160G
para no.
or ELOS/SC/
Exemption
number &
dated etc.

SAMPLE
§§ Markings and
23.1541 Placards,
General
§ 23.1559 Operating
Limitations
Placard
§§ Aircraft Flight
23.1581 Manual,
General
§§ Operating
23.1583 Limitations
§§ Operating
23.1585 Procedures
AC 20-184 Special
Appendix Condition #1
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AC 20-184 Special
Appendix Condition #2
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AC 20-184 Special
Appendix Condition #3
E
AC 20-184 Special
Appendix Condition #4
E
AC 20-184 Special
Appendix Condition #5
E
AC 20-184 Special
Appendix Condition #6
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AC 20-184 Special
Appendix Condition #7
E
AC 20-184 Special
Appendix Condition #8
E
AC 20-184 Special
Appendix Condition #9
E
4. Battery conditions and manuals after preparation must be verified as per checklist
deducted from AC 20-184 as per sample list:

1. AC 20-184 para 2.3.1.1 Lithium battery systems on aircraft must meet How complied reference /page
environmental qualification standards in: number of manual/Specification
sheet of battery/etc.
2. AC 20-184 para 2.3.1.1.1 RTCA/DO-160G, Environmental Conditions and How complied reference /page
Test Procedures for Airborne Equipment, dated number of manual/Specification

SAMPLE
December 8, 2010, or the most recent revision; sheet of battery/etc.
3. AC 20-184 para 2.3.1.1.2 RTCA DO-347, Certification Test Guidance for Small How complied reference /page
and Medium Rechargeable Lithium Batteries and number of manual/Specification
Battery Systems, dated December 18, 2013; and sheet of battery/etc.
4. AC 20-184 para 2.3.1.2 These environmental tests are representative of How complied reference /page
the conditions the battery system may encounter number of manual/Specification
during its life cycle. Consider the following areas sheet of battery/etc.
when determining the scope and type of
environmental tests:
5. AC 20-184 para 2.3.1.2.1 Equipment configuration, How complied reference /page
number of manual/Specification
sheet of battery/etc.
6. AC 20-184 para 2.3.1.2.2 Installation-specific environment encountered on How complied reference /page
in-service platforms, number of manual/Specification
sheet of battery/etc.
7. AC 20-184 para Duration of exposure periods, How complied reference /page
2.3.1.2.3 number of manual/Specification
sheet of battery/etc.
8. AC 20-184 para 2.3.1.2.4 Geographical locations, and How complied reference /page
number of manual/Specification
sheet of battery/etc.
9. AC 20-184 para 2.3.1.2.5 Frequency of environmental occurrences alone or How complied reference /page
in combination. number of manual/Specification
sheet of battery/etc.
10. System Safety Assessment. How complied reference /page
number of manual/Specification
sheet of battery/etc.
11. AC 20-184 para 2.4.1.1 The levels of hazard associated with installation How complied reference /page
and use of the lithium battery: number of manual/Specification
sheet of battery/etc.
12. AC 20-184 para 2.4.1.2 Rationale addressing the lithium battery How complied reference /page
installation design assurance level as appropriate number of manual/Specification
for performance and safety requirements based on sheet of battery/etc.
location and intended function;
13. AC 20-184 para 2.4.1.3 Ensure no interference due to any failures of the How complied reference /page
lithium battery; number of manual/Specification
sheet of battery/etc.
14. AC 20-184 para 2.4.1.4 System separation and zonal analysis; How complied reference /page
number of manual/Specification
sheet of battery/etc.
15. AC 20-184 para 2.4.1.5 Impact on flight crew and egress procedures; How complied reference /page
number of manual/Specification
sheet of battery/etc.
16. AC 20-184 para 2.4.1.6 Protection against fire, smoke, and electrical shock How complied reference /page
hazards; number of manual/Specification
sheet of battery/etc.
17. AC 20-184 para 2.4.1.7 Other safety analysis appropriate to the system How complied reference /page
being installed; and number of manual/Specification
sheet of battery/etc.
18. AC 20-184 para 2.4.1.8 Statement of compliance for each requirement How complied reference /page
identified by the SSA and each mitigating design number of manual/Specification
feature in order to comply with XX.1309. You can sheet of battery/etc.
find additional guidance in the following ACs:
19. AC 23.1309-1E System Design and Analysis; How complied reference /page
number of manual/Specification

SAMPLE
sheet of battery/etc.
20. AC 20-184 para 2.9.1.1 How complied reference /page
14 CFR part 21.50(b); number of manual/Specification
sheet of battery/etc.
21. AC 20-184 para 2.9.1.2 How complied reference /page
14 CFR part 23.1529; number of manual/Specification
sheet of battery/etc.
22. AC 20-184 para 2.9.1.4 How complied reference /page
14 CFR part 23, number of manual/Specification
Appendix G; sheet of battery/etc.
23. AC 20-184 para 2.9.1.7 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness, How complied reference /page
FAA Order 8110.54, Responsibilities, Requirements, and Contents number of manual/Specification
sheet of battery/etc.
24. AC 20-184 para 2.9.5.1 Specifics of the lithium batteries installation, How complied reference /page
including individual component part numbers and number of manual/Specification
any other unique installation requirements; sheet of battery/etc.
25. AC 20-184 para 2.9.5.2 Electrical wiring diagrams/schematics, electrical How complied reference /page
equipment drawing; number of manual/Specification
sheet of battery/etc.
26. AC 20-184 para 2.9.5.3 Maintenance instructions, basic control and How complied reference /page
operation, testing, servicing, maintenance number of manual/Specification
schedule, inspection, troubleshooting, removing sheet of battery/etc.
and replacing parts, repairs, special tools, fixtures
and equipment, component manual; and
27. AC 20-184 para 2.9.5.4 Configuration control, storage instructions. How complied reference /page
number of manual/Specification
sheet of battery/etc.
28. AC 20-184 para 2.9.6.1 Operating instructions and equipment limitations How complied reference /page
in an installation maintenance manual. number of manual/Specification
sheet of battery/etc.
29. AC 20-184 para 2.9.6.2 Installation procedures and limitations sufficient to How complied reference /page
ensure cells or batteries, when installed according number of manual/Specification
to the installation procedures, still meet the sheet of battery/etc.
airworthiness requirements of the aircraft. The
limitations must identify any unique aspects of the
installation.
30. AC 20-184 para 2.9.6.3 Maintenance requirements for measurements of How complied reference /page
battery capacity at appropriate intervals will be number of manual/Specification
performed to ensure the batteries, whose function sheet of battery/etc.
is required for safe operation of the aircraft, will
continue to meet their intended function as long as
they are installed in the aircraft.
31. AC 20-184 para 2.9.6.4 Scheduled servicing information to replace How complied reference /page
batteries per the manufacturer’s number of manual/Specification
recommendations. sheet of battery/etc.
32. AC 20-184 para 2.9.6.5 Maintenance and inspection requirements to How complied reference /page
visually check for a battery and/or charger number of manual/Specification
degradation. sheet of battery/etc.
33. AC 20-184 para 2.9.7 The ICA should also contain maintenance How complied reference /page
procedures for lithium batteries in spares storage number of manual/Specification
to prevent the replacement of batteries with sheet of battery/etc.
batteries that have experienced degraded charge
retention ability or other damage due to prolonged
storage.
34. AC 20-184 para 2.9.8 The ICA must contain instructions to replace How complied reference /page
batteries based on the lithium batteries original number of manual/Specification
equipment manufacturer (OEM) maintenance sheet of battery/etc.
manual.

In case any parameter/document/information /explanation is required the same may be


procured from Battery manufacturer.

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