is EASA having in service occurences linked to Lithium batteries installed within Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorders current 30 days Underwater Locator Device (ULD) ?
is EASA having in service occurences linked to Lithium batteries installed within Cockpit Voice Recorder and Flight Data Recorders current 30 days Underwater Locator Device (ULD) ?
Answer
Many Lithium batteries are being introduced because of the 90 days requirement for the ULD. The risks associated to Lithium batteries is not dependant on the equipment where it is installed, but to the chemistry of the battery, which is highly explosive and flammable.
Last updated
19/10/2019