Sodium Aircraft Batteries
See for yourself and learn why more and more pilots and builders have decided to switch to Aerolithium for a new Sodium Aircraft Battery.
Aerolithium Sodium Battery Technology and Benefits
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Cells - High Rate matched cells
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Terminals - Copper core
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Enclosures - IP66
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Warranty - 3 years
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Repairable
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8AWG wire used
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Operating temps - minus 40 - 70 Celsius
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Active type inductive cell balancing
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Voltage - 14.4 and 28.8 systems
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Self discharge - < 2% per year
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Dry cell, no acid, mount any direction
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Flatter discharge curve than AGM
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2000+ discharge cycles
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Resting V; 14.0 or charge voltage
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Safe, non-volatile
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Environmentally friendly
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8 - 10 years usable life span
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Replaces lead at 1/3rd the weight
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Custom sizes
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Shockproof
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Direct drop-in replacement
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Lower Impedance value = less heat
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Compatible with all alternators
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Battery Basics
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AGM info
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https://www.youtube.com/shorts/ZJUkPhJaB-Q
Aerolithium and Aquilaestol.com
Mid west live sport expo
Electric e-plane batteries.
up to 400V available
While lithium will still play a minor role in applications where weight is top priority, Sodium can replace lithium where cost, performance, and safety, are more important.
Sodium is best used on electrically dependent aircraft where the battery must be 'fault tolerant' (agm) vs 'fault sensitive' (lithium) to absorb any voltage fluctuations/spikes.
Sodium batteries made to your specifications
Sodium excels over lead and lithium in many aapects
Carbon Cub with Aerolithium battery -
Lancair 4 turbine start with Aerolithium
T62 Mosquito startup
Aerolithium’s Experimental Aircraft 12V Batteries -
Model: Na880-16 Voltage 14.0 Weight 5.1 lb/2.3kg
Model :
Na680-11 $250
Dimensions :
180 x 76 x 170
Weight-lbs :
4.8
Pulse CA :
680
Max chg A :
150
Capacity; 11.0 ah
SODIUM AIRCRAFT BATTERIES ! !
Backup - 3.5, 8.0 ah ....Engine start - 8, 10, 11, 16, 24Ah
WHY SODIUM ?
1. more Ah 2. No BMS failure points
3. Simple, not complex like lithium
4. Reliable 5. Wider temp operating range
6. No ' fault ' lite needed 7. Less expensive
8. Won't cut itself off from the electrical system
9. Cannot be overcharged or over discharged
10. Imitates lithium's charging voltage and lead acid's natural charging current limit so, easier on your alternator
11. Life span 8 to 10 yrs
12. Heavier than lithium to aid in wt. and balance
AeroSodium NA880-16 vs. EarthX ETX900 vs. Odyssey PC680 or ODS-AGM16L
Comparing Sodium vs Lithium vs Lead AGM or similar batteries
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Voltage: NA880: 14.0V | ETX900: 13.2V | PC680: 12V
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Weight: NA880: 5.1lbs | ETX900: 4.9lbs | PC680: 15.4lbs
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Ah (1 hour 1C rate): NA880: 16.0 | ETX900: 15.6 | PC680: 12.3
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Cranking Amps (PCA/CCA): NA880: 820/420 | ETX900: 840/400 | PC680: 520/170
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Dimensions (L x W x H): NA880: 6.9 x 2.9 x 6.7 | ETX900: 6.5 x 3 x 6.6 | PC680: 7 x 3 x 6.6
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Overcharge Protection: NA880: Not needed | ETX900: Yes needed | PC680: Not needed
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Over Discharge Protect: NA880: Not needed | ETX900: Yes needed | PC680: Not needed
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Battery fault indication: NA880: Not needed | ETX900: Yes needed | PC680: Not needed
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Short Circuit Protection: NA880: Not needed | ETX900: Yes needed | PC680: Not needed
Remote battery condition and fault indicator
Real time battery monitoring direct to your smartphone
with alert if detection of abnormal condition including temperature. Up to 35 days historical data storage to analyze battery condition. Lead or Lifepo4 Battery
24 volt $49 12 volt $29
Elec system fault indicator Tri color blinky LED
Attach from bus to ground, no more guessing / counting flashes... $25
------ heat issues; use an exhaust wrap
......empty cases for fitment - $17
Exclusive... remote cutoff option , never come back to a dead battery again !
We also make batteries for electric tugs
24V Experimental aircraft batteries & Lithium battery refurb services:
All batteries are built to order. CALL 850 844 8987
Aerolithium can take most any battery case and recell the insides. Totally removing any of the former manufactures material. Then, it is refurbished with new cells.
Cores accepted of any model for refurb
AERO1300-26 volt Turbine Starting Battery 20.0Ah 11.0 lbs
Ipp 1300/700CA / Ipr 850/450A
max cont. 350A max charge 300A 165 x 126 x 175
Dual PC680 sized 26V 20Ah
5.7 lbs lithium replacement
850CA, 150A chg 680CA,
Batteries that have a higher internal resistance heat up quicker and suffer from voltage sag under heavy loads. The prize for hi internal resistance of course goes to lead acid batteries. The disadvantage with PbA chemistry is the changing internal resistance of each cell that increases as more current is discharged. The acid electrolyte and anode and cathode components undergo a chemical transformation during discharge that must be reconstituted during charging. This non linear chemical change is called the Peukart effect of lead acid batteries, where cell voltage drops off
exponentially as more current is drawn and internal resistance continues to
increase. This voltage drop plagues lead acid batteries to supply the rated power
consistently to a load. As the voltage drops, the current must increase to
maintain power. This is especially troubling to starting turbine engines.
A type of layered oxide chemistry used in Aerolithium sodium-ion batteries, is known for its stable electrochemical performance and higher energy density compared to first generation sodium chemistry. It offers advantages such as better performance at low temperatures and a more sustainable and cost-effective alternative to lithium-ion batteries. They can start turbine engines easily
We now make Backup Emergency SODIUM starting batteries form fitted to your specifications.
As you know; jump starting a dead aircraft battery is unwise and dangerous.
https://avweb.com/ownership/the-dangers-of-jump-starting/
https://www.aopa.org/news-and-media/all-news/2023/september/05/aircraft-maintenance-never-jump-start-a-dead-battery
If your away from home base at an unattended strip.. your in a desperate situation. Even a well traveled airport rarely has an FBO that carries the size battery you would need.. and if they did, it would cost you a fortune. That's why we have developed a Sodium ultra safe (safer than lead or lithium) replacement emergency battery to be carried in the plane for emergency use. Jump starters are ok for autos but not airplanes.
Our Sodium backup starter battery can sit unused for 6 to 10 years and still be in good shape. Just top it off with with the included charger every 6 months for max SOC.
Think of it as an electrical parachute, rarely used, but there when you need it for peace of mind. 12 or 24V, most any size
Examples;
Na-35XP SODIUM
available in 20 , 30 , 50ah
8 , 10 , 14 lbs
Minimum lifespan - 10 yrs
Na-25XP SODIUM
24ah 7lb
higher perf specs
Update; Due to newer tech cells, Aerolithium now can offer a 24V battery with less weight than anything in the market.
Lithium - turbine starting videos - SODIUM
Ni-Cd battery box
conversion
RG380E-44Li 40Ah 25lb
RG24-15 Lithium replacement
PC925 size custom
S Y S T E M S B A C K U P
12 / 24V - non starting – Batteries with full BMS, better than relying on a single large starting battery with low capacity – Built to your specifications from 5ah and up.
ALL batteries are 13.25V nominal
ALL batteries include an integrated cell equalization balancing circuit.
Plus bluetooth monitoring option on smartphone….$30
Self discharge rate < 1% month
Standard charge voltage 14.4V
charge cycles @ 80% DoD , approx 3000
useful life – 8 to 10 years
IP66 environmental code
operating temps -40 to +65
All Aero batteries are repairable
Engineered, Designed and Assembled in the USA
shelf life , w/o charging – 18 months
3 year limited warranty
