• FAA AC 20-184 : 2015

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    GUIDANCE ON TESTING AND INSTALLATION OF RECHARGEABLE LITHIUM BATTERY AND BATTERY SYSTEMS ON AIRCRAFT

    Available format(s):  Hardcopy, PDF

    Language(s):  English

    Published date:  01-01-2015

    Publisher:  Federal Aviation Administration

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    CHAPTER 1 - Introduction
    CHAPTER 2 - Installation of Lithium Batteries on Aircraft
    CHAPTER 3 - Maintenance and Operational Considerations
                for Lithium Battery Systems
    Appendix A - Definition of Size in Terms of Watt Hours (Wh)
                 on Lithium Battery and Battery Systems
    Appendix B - Related Regulations and Documents
    Appendix C - Terms and Definitions
    Appendix D - Typical Special Condition (SC) and Intent for Each
                 SC for Parts 23, 25, 27, and 29D-1
    Appendix E - MOC for Small and Medium Lithium Batteries
                 (Using RTCA DO-347 MOPs)
    Appendix F - MOC for Large Lithium Batteries and Battery Systems
                 (Using RTCA DO-311 and Some Tests of DO-347 MOPs)
    Appendix G - Flow Chart for Lithium battery Means of Compliance
                 certification Process
    Appendix H - Advisory Circular Feedback Information

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    Gives an acceptable means to show compliance to the airworthiness requirements for installed rechargeable lithium battery and battery systems on aircraft using standards provided in RTCA, Inc., documents RTCA DO-347 and RTCA DO-311.

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    Document Type Standard
    Publisher Federal Aviation Administration
    Status Current

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    SAE ARP 4754 : 2010 GUIDELINES FOR DEVELOPMENT OF CIVIL AIRCRAFT AND SYSTEMS
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    RTCA DO 254 : 2000 DESIGN ASSURANCE GUIDANCE FOR AIRBORNE ELECTRONIC HARDWARE
    FAA AC 20-152 : 2005 RTCA, INC., DOCUMENT RTCA/DO-254, DESIGN ASSURANCE GUIDANCE FOR AIRBORNE ELECTRONIC HARDWARE
    SAE ARP 4761 : 1996 GUIDELINES AND METHODS FOR CONDUCTION THE SAFETY ASSESSMENT PROCESS ON CIVIL AIRBORNE SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT
    FAA 8110.42 : 2014 PARTS MANUFACTURER APPROVAL PROCEDURES
    FAA AC 23.1309-1 : 2011 SYSTEM SAFETY ANALYSIS AND ASSESSMENT FOR PART 23 AIRPLANES
    FAA AC 120-16 : 2016 AIR CARRIER MAINTENANCE PROGRAMS
    FAA AC 29-2 : 2008 CERTIFICATION OF TRANSPORT CATEGORY ROTORCRAFT
    FAA AC 25.1581-1 : 2012 AIRPLANE FLIGHT MANUAL
    FAA AC 23-17 : 2011 SYSTEMS AND EQUIPMENT GUIDE FOR CERTIFICATION OF PART 23 AIRPLANES AND AIRSHIPS
    FAA AC 25.1309-1 : 0 SYSTEM DESIGN AND ANALYSIS
    FAA AC 20-115 : 2017 AIRBORNE SOFTWARE DEVELOPMENT ASSURANCE USING EUROCAE ED-12( ) AND RTCA DO-178( )
    FAA AC 120-42 : 2008 EXTENDED OPERATIONS (ETOPS AND POLAR OPERATIONS)
    FAA 8110.54 : 2010 INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS RESPONSIBILITIES, REQUIREMENTS, AND CONTENTS
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