Navair 1715bad1 Battery Manual

The NAVAIR 17-15BAD-1 is a critical technical manual used by the U.S. Navy for the maintenance, charging, and handling of aviation batteries. It serves as the primary authority for servicing common battery types found in naval aircraft, including Nickel-Cadmium (Ni-Cd), Lead-Acid, and Lithium batteries. 1. Key Functions of the Manual

Introduction

• Active Service Life vs. Shelf Life: How long a battery can sit in a warehouse before it requires a maintenance charge.
• Temperature Control: The ideal storage temperatures to prevent self-discharge.

• No cracks, bulges, or leaks.
• Terminals clean, not corroded.
• Connector pins undamaged.
• Vent caps (if vented) present and not blocked.

• It specifies the voltage cutoffs, current rates, and temperature limits during testing.
• It serves as the guide for using support equipment like the Kulka and Christie battery analyzers/chargers common in naval maintenance shops.

Approved Procedures: Provides the standard instructions for using equipment like the NBC-1/A Charger/Analyzer. navair 1715bad1 battery manual

The manual dictates specific protocols for servicing and testing aircraft batteries: The NAVAIR 17-15BAD-1 is a critical technical manual

8.3 Documentation for Removal from Service

• Complete NAVAIR Form 247 (Battery Disposition Record).
• Log final voltage, reason for removal, and disposal certificate.

7.2 Capacity test procedure (O-level)