Redlands, CA, (May 01, 2017) — Representatives of Teledyne Battery Products, “Gill Batteries”, a division of Teledyne Technologies, announced today that the company has received FAA Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) that will permit the installation of its new-generation 7000 Series/LT (7638-44T) sealed lead acid battery on Cessna Citation aircraft.
“We are extremely excited to now be able to offer this advanced battery to the 6,800 Cessna Citations in operation around the world,” Gill Batteries General Manager, Armando Chacon said. “All of these Citation owner/operators now have options to increase the efficiency and performance while reducing the maintenance costs of their aircraft.”
“For example, the new 7000LT delivers greater starting power and more residual power after start up,” he said. “In addition, the 7000LT offers higher capacity, requires less routine maintenance and costs less than any competing battery.”
About the new-generation Gill 7000 Series/LT (7638-44T) battery for Cessna Citations:
• FAA PMA approval for all Citation models (500, 501, 525, 525A, 525B, 525C, 550, 551, S550, 560, 560XL, 650, 680, and 750)
• Direct replacement for Ni-Cad & other lead acid batteries
• Higher starting power
• More residual power after start up
• Longer interval before initial capacity check (18 months or 1,800 hours)
• Sealed, non-HazMat
• Easy recovery from deep discharge
• Lower cost than competitive batteries
• Industry leading warranty
“As the most popular family of jets in history, Citation operators range from government/military, to corporate, to private owners,” Chacon said. “That diversity makes the Gill 7000/LT battery the one perfect replacement battery for all of them.”
About Gill Batteries
Founded in 1920 and located in Redlands, California, Gill Batteries, also known as Teledyne Battery Products, is a division of Teledyne Technologies. Today, Gill batteries are the “Original Equipment Battery” for many commercial, private and military fixed-wing and rotary aircraft. Gill battery products are proven to last and out-perform the competition. The pink Gill battery is recognized world wide as the standard of excellence in primary battery power for business and general aviation piston, turbine, and turbojet-powered aircraft and helicopters. In addition to their batteries the company also provides battery chargers, capacity testers, accessories, start cart batteries, battery maintenance training, and FAA Supplemental Type Certificate (STC) kits. For more information, visit: www.gillbatteries.com
