Battery Box

[hharney]

I remember making that switch years ago and the old flimsy Cessna cover didn't seem to fit as well. It's weird because the Concorde is shorter than the original Gill. I think because it was sealed battery I didn't worry about the fit and just set the lid on the battery and strapped it down with the original hold down. Eventually I had to replace the lid as it was in really poor shape anyway and bought a lid from Aviation Enterprises that is fiberglass. It fits really well and much better solution. Not cheap but I have had years of use with no regrets. My original box is still in use.

[SteveG]

My suggested solution would be to skip the battery box cover entirely. With the sealed battery its superfluous. Just install the hold-down bar in direct contact with the top of the battery case and call it good. Add cable terminal covers if you're particularly conservative.

[Red Air Rambo]

Originally Posted by SteveG

My suggested solution would be to skip the battery box cover entirely. With the sealed battery its superfluous. Just install the hold-down bar in direct contact with the top of the battery case and call it good. Add cable terminal covers if you're particularly conservative.

+1 That was my solution.

[OhioSkymaster]

Thanks, guys! We’re doing the first annual on my Skymaster. I have a lot to learn, and I appreciate the collective wisdom on this forum!

[CO_Skymaster]

I was getting ready to replace my Gill242s sealed battery, but Aircraft Spruce & Specialty does have it in stock. Seems the same for other places I check. Does anyone know if they have discontinued this line? I'll check into Concord batteries if that is true.

Thanks for any answers,
Karl

[CO_Skymaster]

Looks like the Gill 242S has been superseded by the Gill 7242-14. Looks like its a little heavier (27 to 30lbs), but its has more cranking power (10amp/hour to 14amp/hour). I like that, even though I use a battery minder to keep mine charged, I found it was pretty easy to drain the 242S trying to start the Skymaster's two engines, if they didn't start right away. Especially the rear one.

http://www.gillbatteries.com/Products/Details/7242-14