Specifications

MARATHONNORCO AEROSPACE, INC.
NICKEL-CADMIUM AIRCRAFT BATTERIES
24-34-00
Page 102
MAY 10/11
WARNING: THE ELECTOLYTE USED IN NICKEL-CADMIUM BATTERIES IS A STRONG
CAUSTIC SOLUTION OF POTASSIUM HYDROXIDE. USE RUBBER GLOVES,
AN APRON AND A FACE SHIELD WHEN REPAIRING OR SERVICING THE
BATTERY. IF ELECTROLYTE IS SPILLED OR SPRAYED ON CLOTHING OR
OTHER MATERIALS, IT SHOULD BE BATHED IMMEDIATELY WITH LARGE
QUANTITIES OF WATER NEUTRALIZED WITH A WEAK ACID SOLUTION
SUCH AS VINEGAR. IF ELECTROLYTE GETS INTO THE EYES, FLUSH
COPIOUSLY WITH WATER AND GET MEDICAL ATTENTION IMMEDIATELY.
1.2 INSPECTION IN THE AIRCRAFT
1.2.1 Vent Lines
When installing a battery in the aircraft, check the vent lines for obstructions, leaks or damage of any
kind and repair or replace. Check battery box vents for obstructions or cracks and repair.
1.2.1 Battery Disconnect
The following procedure defines an inspection program to field check the aircraft battery quick
disconnect.
1.2.2 Equipment Required
Quick disconnect inspection gauge
INSPECTION GAUGE
FIGURE 3
1.2.3
Procedure
Inspection of Battery Quick Disconnect: Remove all electrical loads from the battery then disengage
the battery disconnect from the mating receptacle, and inspect for the following:
A. Evidence of corrosion or pitting of the power contacts.
B. Excessive free-play in the hand wheel- worn assembly, broken pins.