This Safety Bulletin (SB) provides educational awareness and guidance for ALL members on managing safety risks associated with batteries used in gliders, and in charging systems used by clubs and registered operators. Some cascading operational safety risks arising from battery, connector and electrical systems failures, and mishandling of batteries are discussed.
This Bulletin advises on some impacts of new electric drive technologies being introduced in powered sailplanes, along with changes to Gliding Australia airworthiness systems allowing use and installation of a wider range of battery types for glider avionics only (not powered sailplane starter systems).
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