LiFePo Refit Part 23 AC

Oh, and Fidel recommends removing the tail battery before trailering the
glider.Â* It should be apparent why.

On 3/7/2020 9:17 AM, Dan Marotta wrote:
My LAK-17a had an SLA tail battery and it was needed as ballast. When
I got a LiFePO4 battery, I put it behind the seat and put a block of
lead, which matched the removed battery weight, in the tail.Â* I
suppose I could have simply left the dead battery there and saved some
work but I didn't want to risk it leaking.

On 3/6/2020 5:47 PM, cdeerinck wrote:
While not necessarily applicable to your situation, FYI, DG prohibits
the use of any Lithium-Ion (even LiFePO4) in the tail compartment of
its gliders, which surprised me, and foiled my plans.Â* I suspect they
have their reasons.

I don't know if that applies to an LS or not.

Best to check with them on what is allowed in your situation.


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Dan, 5J