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 Sodium Experimental Aircraft 12V Batteries -
Model: Na880-16 16ah Voltage 14.0 Weight 5.3 lb/2.4kg
Dims; 174x75x169 Terminals; M6 Brass self discharge; <1% mo.
Cranking A: 820/3 sec @ 25c cold CA; 450A > 8v @ zero F
max voltage; 15.6 / min V; 4.0 std. charge V; up to 14.6
max chg A; 100 charge cycles; same as LFP Lifespan; ~8+ years
operating discharge and charge temps; -40 to 65 C
case/bracket: AL6061 T3 heat reflective powder coated
fitted tray bracket mount
Front Loader type $50
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: 5.3lbs | 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: 6.8 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
Lithium/Sodium chargers
We now carry Victron - The most advanced smart chargers
you can buy with better value!
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
20ah 8lb
higher performance specs
than leading lead acid AGM
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
