Battery Testing

The purpose of battery testing is to verify that the battery can perform in an aircraft according to specified requirements. Batteries will experience performance degradation over time due to regular use, continuous charging, and prolonged periods of storage.

Tests carried out on batteries; 

  1. Top charge- This is the process of bringing a battery to its full charge capacity before being put on the aircraft, after it has been partially discharged while in storage or after routine maintenance.
  2. Deep cycle- This is the process of deeply discharging a battery to a low percentage of its total capacity before recharging it. Deep cycling is essential in applications where extended power usage is required.

CAPACITY TEST: This measures a battery’s ability to store and deliver electrical energy, that is measuring the battery’s actual capacity in comparison to its rated capacity.

The CMM recommends carrying out capacity tests at various intervals ensuring reliable operations of systems dependent on the battery. SAMEL’s battery shop is proper ventilated and equipped with a BC 8000 battery capacity tester which works with both 24V and 12V batteries.

Battery service is conducted following strict procedures designed to restore performance according to the specifications set by the battery and airframe manufacturers. All tests details are thoroughly documented and securely stored in our database and paper filling system.

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