Cessna 120, 140, and others now on the AML for EarthX STC. $$$ but saves 18 lbs over Concorde RG25XC. On my Christmas List
https://earthxbatteries.com/product/etx900-tso/
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tonycondon
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Re: EarthX
Another option 15# needs a 337 but only $240.
Odyssey
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/ ... eydry7.php
On my second one in the 120. First one lasted 10 years.
Odyssey
https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/ ... eydry7.php
On my second one in the 120. First one lasted 10 years.
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edidin
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Re: EarthX
That's great! Though in my first model year 120, I'm keeping all the lead behind the cg I can!tonycondon wrote: ↑Mon Jul 24, 2023 6:25 pm Cessna 120, 140, and others now on the AML for EarthX STC. $$$ but saves 18 lbs over Concorde RG25XC. On my Christmas List
https://earthxbatteries.com/product/etx900-tso/
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8424
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Re: EarthX
I'm sure all the 140A folks know this, but according to the STC approved model list, the 140A is not included.
https://earthxbatteries.com/wp-content/ ... signed.pdf
Also, the number of the last page of the above document is interesting!
Steve A H
https://earthxbatteries.com/wp-content/ ... signed.pdf
Also, the number of the last page of the above document is interesting!
Steve A H
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8413
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Re: EarthX
Yes, I noticed that too Steve.8424 wrote: ↑Tue Oct 03, 2023 5:51 am I'm sure all the 140A folks know this, but according to the STC approved model list, the 140A is not included.
https://earthxbatteries.com/wp-content/ ... signed.pdf
Also, the number of the last page of the above document is interesting!
Steve A H
Big Pro...weight savings.
Potential Con...lithium type batteries tend to suffer shortened lives when left fully charged all the time. I reduce my RC plane lipos to a storage charge of approximately 3.85V/cell when not in use to maximize their life. I-phones have a setting for optimized charging where the phone waits to charge above 80% until it thinks you will need it also to maximize long term battery life. If I was to put an Earth-X battery in my plane I would want to try to figure out a way to drop it to a storage charge in between flights and then fully charge it prior to flying because at $700+ for the battery I would want the most life possible out of it. With that said...if these batteries prove a 10yr or so life in the field, my worries above would not really matter. The long life would more than offset the cost especially considering the weight savings.
Josh
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meloosifah
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Re: EarthX
I would highly recommend removing your battery box and installing an odyssey with its box. This will save you about 10 pounds over a concord and the factory box, and cost less than $300. For $700 that battery better fly my plane for me. Is another 8 pounds worth another $400? I guess for some. If you were moving it to the firewall that would be a huge motivator but back in the tail - I’ll pass.