larry(at)macsmachine.com
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 Posted: Sun Oct 21, 2007 1:44 pm Post subject: battery access |
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Hi guys,
The construction journal put my batteries at 4 years, so this year one
had to be replaced.
Battery replacement and access seemed difficult as the 601s cabin width
contradicts my 6’-0 frame. A fetal position isn’t good at my age, so
perhaps a description is due for those who contemplate or are putting
these batteries a foot or more behind the passenger seat for a balanced CG.
The new battery was taken to the hangar. With the hangar door and canopy
up, 3/8-inch wrenches were placed on the back shelf and a trouble light
was set thru the pilot side. The seat backs were removed and a large
foam-filled pillowcase was placed on each seat. Large foam-filled
pillows make a full-width flat space that’s near level with the console.
Then, standing on the wing walk facing out, I carefully lowered my
bottom over the side rail onto the foam pillow and pilots seat. I then
laid back over the console onto the other side and twisted left to get
both arms thru the seat bulkhead to the batteries. With tennis shoes and
knees still hanging outside, it was tolerable!
During construction, I placed my ground and contactor connections
forward of the batteries to put the 4 cable connections in close
proximity so without disconnecting, each battery can be lifted and
rotated for removal.
The battery hold-down bungee was removed and #1 battery was lifted from
the box, rotated 180 degrees, and moved forward to a support tray
between the battery box and the seat. There, the terminals were undone
and the new battery was installed. Reconnect was easier and took half
the time from this position.
The reason I mention this, it’s easy to bust something trying to access
to things forward and aft of the seats, but the pillows work really well
and dampen the rib pain.
So, if you do contemplate putting batteries back there consider little
things that make them accessible and serviceable.
Fly safe guys,
Larry McFarland 601HDS at www.macsmachine.com
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