Specifications

MARATHONNORCO AEROSPACE, INC.
NICKEL-CADMIUM AIRCRAFT BATTERIES
24-34-00
INTRO-3
APR 15/06
Deep Discharge (Cycle)
A discharge in which most or all of the available
capacity is withdrawn from a battery and the cells
are brought individually to a zero volt condition.
Reconditioning
A procedure consisting of a deep discharge and a
constant current charge that is used to correct cell
imbalance that may occur during continual cyclic use
of a rechargeable battery.
Shorting Clip
A short length of wire (with or without a low value
resistor) or a metal spring, used to "short" a cell to
zero volts.