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history_of_flight_-_the_day_of_july_9_1964 [2014/08/16 16:54]
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history_of_flight_-_the_day_of_july_9_1964 [2014/08/30 00:07]
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 Section G, regarding the Battery paralleling switch: This is a two position switch (ON-OFF), spring loaded to the OFF position. When ON, it allows the battery control relay to close to charge the batteries from an external power source. Section G, regarding the Battery paralleling switch: This is a two position switch (ON-OFF), spring loaded to the OFF position. When ON, it allows the battery control relay to close to charge the batteries from an external power source.
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-Advisory Circular AC 00-30 in Section 5e recommends that ni-cad batteries not be charged in the aircraft by a ground power unit. This section refers to Section 7a where it states "​charging ni-cad batteries with a constant voltage ground power unit is not recommended in as much as this eventually results in cell imbalance and gradual reduction in battery capacity.+[[advisory_circular_ac_00-33|Advisory Circular AC 00-33]] in Section 5e recommends that ni-cad batteries not be charged in the aircraft by a ground power unit. This section refers to Section 7a where it states "​charging ni-cad batteries with a constant voltage ground power unit is not recommended in as much as this eventually results in cell imbalance and gradual reduction in battery capacity.
  
 All advisories and airworthiness directives warn of the dangers of extreme heat surrounding ​  the batteries-especially during ground operations. ​ References are made to the "​ambient temperature"​. Inadequate ventilation of battery compartments is given as a possible cause of thermal runaway. ​ All advisories and airworthiness directives warn of the dangers of extreme heat surrounding ​  the batteries-especially during ground operations. ​ References are made to the "​ambient temperature"​. Inadequate ventilation of battery compartments is given as a possible cause of thermal runaway. ​
  
 July 9 was a typical hot summer day on the ground. July 9 was a typical hot summer day on the ground.
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