Aviation General Batteries With 100% Correct Answers

Aviation General Batteries With 100% Correct Answers



What does the capacity rating of a

lead-acid battery mean? - ANSWER The hours that can be provided by a battery with a
specified current flow.

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Capacity of a battery is measured in what units of measure? - ANSWER In
ampere-hours.

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What type of electrolyte does a lead-acid battery use? - ANSWER A water and sulfuric
acid mixture.



Does the specific gravity of a) the electrolyte in a lead-acid battery increase or decrease
as it becomes discharged? - ANSWER It decreases.



What is the specific gravity of a fully charged lead-acid battery? - ANSWER Between
1.275 and 1.300



How many cells are there in a 24-volt lead acid battery? - ANSWER 12 cells



Over what range of temperature does the electrolyte temperature of a lead-acid battery
not need to be corrected for a specific gravity measurement? - ANSWER Between 70F
and 90F.



What device is used for a lead-acid battery to measure the specific gravity of the
electrolyte? - ANSWER A hydrometer.



How do you treat a lead-acid battery compartment to protect it from corrosion? -
ANSWER Paint it with an asphaltic (tar-base) paint or with a polyurethane enamel.