What is an RG battery?

Recombinant Gas – The RG® Series are low resistance, valve regulated lead acid (VRLA) batteries. Superior starting power. Reliable essential power in the event of a generator failure. Low impedance design. Battery is constructed with non removable vent valves.

Where are Concorde batteries made?

For over 30 years manufacturing was done at a single facility 20 miles east of Los Angeles, California. To help meet the growing customer demand and gain geographical diversity, Concorde® Battery has opened a second facility 11 miles west of Atlanta, Georgia.

What is the Concorde battery?

About us. Concorde® Battery Corporation is a manufacturer of premium quality lead-acid batteries. The present product lines include valve regulated sealed lead-acid batteries (VRSLA) for aircraft, marine, medical, telecommunications, emergency backup, and photovoltaic applications.

How is an aircraft battery rated?

Aircraft Battery Ratings by Specification The one-hour capacity, measured in ampere hours (Ah), is the product of the discharge rate and time (in hours) to the specified end voltage. The emergency rate is the total essential load, measured in amperes, required to support the essential bus for 30 minutes.

How long does an aircraft battery last?

Heres a surprise: An aircraft lead-acid battery is designed to last 10 to 12 years, not the two to three years most of use as a replacement cycle. Insiders in the battery industry say that a lead/acid battery contains enough reactive material (lead) to last at least five times as long as most do.

Why do aircraft use NiCd batteries?

The Nickel-Cadmium battery is the most used for commercial aviation thanks to a high cycling capacity which ensures long life. It also provides reduced maintenance and low weight and size, which makes these batteries an attractive alternative for the commercial aeronautical industry.

How long does an airplane battery last?