Aircraft Battery Maintenance Fundamentals

Course Overview

This course provides a comprehensive understanding of aircraft battery systems, including types, construction, maintenance, testing, and safety practices. It focuses on practical knowledge required for handling, inspection, troubleshooting, and compliance with aviation maintenance standards.

Learning Objectives

• Understand aircraft battery fundamentals and theory.
• Identify different types of aircraft batteries and their applications.
• Explain battery construction, design, and components.
• Apply safety precautions and handling procedures.
• Use appropriate tools and equipment for maintenance.
• Understand charging methods and best practices.
• Perform testing, fault isolation, and troubleshooting.
• Understand overhaul, restoration, and documentation requirements.
• Apply correct storage and transportation procedures.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Aircraft Batteries

• 1.1 Battery Fundamentals
• 1.2 Battery Theory
• 1.3 Aviation Battery Requirements
• 1.4 Battery-Related Threats
• 1.5 Effects of Battery Malfunctions
• 1.6 Defences and Mitigation Strategies

Module 2: Aircraft Battery Types

• 2.1 Types of Aircraft Batteries
• 2.2 Lead-Acid Batteries
• 2.3 Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd) Batteries
• 2.4 Lithium-Ion Batteries
• 2.5 Applications and Battery location in Aircraft
• 2.6 Key differences

Module 3: Battery Construction and Design

• 3.1 Battery Architecture
• 3.2 Battery Compartment
• 3.3 Battery Cell Casing and Venting
• 3.4 Battery ratings
• 3.5 Battery Assembly layout

Module 4: Safety and Handling

• 4.1 Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• 4.2 Electrolyte & Electrical Hazards
• 4.3 Fire Prevention
• 4.4 Identifying Battery Damage
• 4.5 Isolation & Containment Procedures
• 4.6 Battery removal and installation precautions

Module 5: Equipment and Tooling

• 5.1 Standard Tools and Equipment
• 5.2 Special Tools, Fixtures, and Equipment
• 5.3 Consumables
• 5.4 Calibration Requirements

Module 6: Charging Theory and Techniques

• 6.1 Battery Charging & Discharge Fundamentals
• 6.2 Concepts of Battery Capacity and Discharge Rates
• 6.3 Battery Charging Methods
• 6.4 Constant Current (CC) Charging vs Constant Potential (CP) Charging
• 6.5 Temperature Effects on Charging
• 6.6 Common Charging Errors & Prevention

Module 7: Testing and Fault Isolation

• 7.1 Purpose of Battery Testing
• 7.2 Types of Aircraft Battery Tests
• 7.3 Capacity Test Procedure
• 7.4 Common Battery Faults
• 7.5 Faults according to Battery Type
• 7.6 Fault Isolation and Troubleshooting
• 7.7 Special Consideration by Battery Type
• 7.8 Safety Precautions During Testing
• 7.9 Post-Test Actions

Module 8: Overhaul and Restoration

• 8.1 Types of Maintenance
• 8.2 Purpose of Overhaul
• 8.3 Ovehaul Procedure
  • Disassembly and Initial Cleaning
  • Inspection
  • Deep cleaning
  • Reassembling
• 8.4 Repair and Disposal
• 8.5 Type Specific Maintenance Procedures

Module 9: Documentation and Maintenance Records

• 9.1 Technical Documentation for Battery Overhaul and Maintenance
  • Battery Log Book
  • Component Maintenance Manual (CMM)
  • Operating/Maintenance Manual (OMM)
  • Others Technical Documentation
• 9.2 Recordkeeping Requirements for All Maintenance Actions
• 9.3 Traceability Measures in Battery Maintenance Documentation
• 9.4 Quality Control in Battery Documentation
• 9.5 Type Specific Regulatory Documents

Module 10: Storage and Transportation

• 10.1 Importance of Proper Aircraft Battery Storage
• 10.2 Storage Facilities
• 10.3 Essential Practices During Storage
• 10.4 Storage Temperature Effect on Battery Performance
• 10.5 Type Specific Storage Requirement
• 10.6 Best Practices for Aircraft Battery Storage
• 10.7 Transportation
• 10.8 Type Specific Transportation Requirement
• 10.9 Hazardous Material Classification

Who Should Attend

• Aircraft maintenance engineers and technicians
• Part-145 and CAMO personnel
• Quality and safety personnel
• Aviation students and trainees
• Anyone involved in aircraft battery maintenance

Final Assessment & Certification

Upon completion, participants will take a final assessment to demonstrate their understanding. A Certificate of Completion will be awarded to those who meet the passing criteria.

• Mode: Online
• Course Duration: 100 Minutes
• Validity: 365 Days
• We carefully evaluate the candidates taking up this course. Email us at info@academyaviationonline.com and share your interest in taking up this course.