While the aircraft battery box is a thankless component that has to be inspected annually, its often neglected by owners and even by some mechanics. Thats a bad thing because a battery box has more critical functionality than you might think. Neglect can lead to unnoticed airframe corrosion, engine starting problems, audio system noise and other electrical system nags.
While the aircraft battery box is a thankless component that has to be inspected annually, its often neglected by owners and even by some mechanics. Thats a bad thing because a battery box has more critical functionality than you might think. Neglect can lead to unnoticed airframe corrosion, engine starting problems, audio system noise and other electrical system nags.
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Editor in Chief Larry Anglisano has been a staple at Aviation Consumer since 1995. An active land, sea and glider pilot, Larry has over 30 years’ experience as an avionics repairman and flight test pilot. He’s the editorial director overseeing sister publications Aviation Safety magazine, IFR magazine and is a regular contributor to KITPLANES magazine with his Avionics Bootcamp column.
