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Originally Posted by GMAs
Tropical.... you need to go back and revisit the manual again.
That section you refer to does not say "recommended", not "mandatory". It is not required for an annual inspection to accomplish to return to service.
In the following section... of the manual that I posted for information.. I read it as....
7.7 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS DETERMINATION FOR GILL AIRCRAFT BATTERIES
7.7.1 To ensure continued airworthiness the battery should be removed and capacity tested. The recommended service period should initially be at 800 ± 50 hours or 11 ± 1 calendar month(s) whichever comes first. After the initial service, the
It also says for the book...
7.7.2 The airworthiness limitations section (noted in 7.7.1) is FAA approved and specifies maintenance required under Sections 43.16 and 91.403 of the Federal Aviations Regulations unless an alternative program has been FAA approved.
to suggest it is recommended maintenance? The way I read it.. it says maintenance required... means to me that its not "recommended" but rather mandatory.
The discharged battery may not be airworthy because it does not have the necessary capacity required to operate the aircraft avionics and electrical system in the event of generator (alternator) failure.
Hope this helps...
Fly safe GMAs
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I have an excellent command of the english language (unlike you) and what you are attempting to do is twist the wording for your benefit (more billing $$$$).
I'll call my PMI today and ask him what he thinks of this. I already know the answer, but just for fun I'll run it by him.