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EarthX ETX680 / 680C Lithium Aircraft Battery

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Overview

Note: Not FAA Approved. Intended for use in experimental aircraft only.

This battery is fully protected by an integrated battery management system (BMS) that protects the cell’s from over discharge, over charge, short circuit, temperature, plus cell balancing to ensure charge levels are equal. Additionally, the ETX-Hundred Series batteries have redundant electronic circuits and battery fault indication. The fault indicator can be connected into your EFIS or wired to a 12volt LED light on your control panel to alert you to the state of charge and state of health of the battery. (Please see manual for details)

If you are looking for a more compact sized battery, the ETX680C has the same spec’s but in a more compact size. Visit here to see the details of the ETX680C: ETX680C | Lithium Battery for Experimental Aircraft | EarthX (earthxbatteries.com)
   
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Specifications

  • SKU: ETX680
  • Voltage: 13.2
  • Weight: 4.1lbs (1.86kg)
  • Cold Cranking Amps (CCA): 320
  • Peak Cranking Amps (PCA): 680
  • Amp Hour (1C Rate): 12.4
  • Chemistry: Lithium Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4)
  • Case Size: E
  • Dimensions: 6.5" L x 3" W x 6.6" H (166mm L x 76mm W x 168mm H)

Why Choose EarthX

  • You will instantly remove 11+ pounds compared to the lead acid battery in your experimental aircraft! Now that is a huge weight saving.
  • Significant increase in cranking power. If you have been using the PC680, you will increase your CCA’s from 170 to 320 and the PCA’s from 520 to 680! Now that’s the power to crank your engine!
  • Now you can easily have a backup battery and not worry about the additional weight. In fact, if you switch from a lead acid battery and add a backup battery, so you have a primary and a backup, you still have decreased your overall weight by 50%! Note that only the ETX680C/680/900/1200 have the aircraft specific BMS.
  • Innovative and sophisticated BMS designed and engineered with redundancy for safety, reliability, and performance. These are EXCLUSIVE features!

In The Box

  • 1 x ETX680
  • 2 x 6mm screws
  • Foam for proper fitment
  • Accessories
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Reviews

I use the battery as a portable, no onboard charging. It seems to need charging after a single start cycle. . First couple of charge cycles the battery seemed to topout and/or settle at low voltage. Presently it settles to around 13.55v. I find it cranks far faster than an LA Gill.

Steven C Verified Purchase

EARTHX EXT680C LITHIUM AIRCRAFT BATTERY

April 18, 2024

Wow this battery is light, cranks the engine much faster than my old battery.

Bruce W Verified Purchase

ETX680 LITHIUM AIRCRAFT BATTERY 79MM

December 12, 2023

Installed a EarthX battery in my Challenger 2 ultralight. What a difference, weight and performance.

Steven
November 22, 2023

Really got a charge out of this battery.....The amount of weight removed from the front of the plane is significant

Pugetsoundflyers, I Verified Purchase

ETX680 LITHIUM AIRCRAFT BATTERY 79MM

October 13, 2023

Were I was placing the batt. In the plane I got to thinking about safety

Sharon G Verified Purchase

EARTHX EXT680C LITHIUM AIRCRAFT BATTERY

October 5, 2023

Excellent service as usual

Thomas M Verified Purchase

ETX680 LITHIUM AIRCRAFT BATTERY 79MM

August 3, 2023

Worth every penny in weight savings and increased capacity compared to lead.

Jonas B Verified Purchase

EARTHX EXT680C LITHIUM AIRCRAFT BATTERY

July 15, 2023

I absolutely love this battery. Aircraft lost 11.3 pounds of unnecessary weight by installing this. I hope it has a long lifespan!

Rusty E Verified Purchase

ETX680 LITHIUM AIRCRAFT BATTERY 79MM

June 14, 2023

Love the weight and power of this battery!

Tim M Verified Purchase

ETX680 LITHIUM AIRCRAFT BATTERY 79MM

May 2, 2023

Great battery, great weight!

Jim K Verified Purchase

ETX680 LITHIUM AIRCRAFT BATTERY 79MM

April 25, 2023

Q&A

Please note, Aircraft Spruce's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.

Q: Does this item ETX680C ship internationally?

Yes, we can export this item.

Q: Are the EarthX ETX680 a side post connector?

These are top post.

Q: When will this EarthX battery be available for certified aircraft?

At this time, EarthX only makes the ETX-900 in TSO version. See Part# 11-18242.

Q: The catalogue shows that 680C dimensions as 5.9Lx4.5Wx3.9H but the website has the dimensions as 5.9Lx3.4Wx4.5H. What are the actual dimensions?

Per the vendor spec sheet the dims are 6.5 L x 3.1 W x 6.6 H.

Q: Is this shipped as DG? Do you have MSDS? Thanks!

Yes, this is considered dangerous goods for shipping purposes. It is shipped under regulations for UN3480. MSDS has been added to the web page in the 'Documents' section.

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