Product Description

This part is a 24‑volt dry‑charged flooded lead‑acid aircraft battery with a 10 ampere‑hour capacity at the one‑hour rate. It serves as a primary DC power source for aircraft electrical and starting systems and is stored without electrolyte until activation by adding the specified acid solution.

0 1. Overview

The G-243 is a dry type lead‑acid battery supplied without electrolyte. It uses electrolyte with a specific gravity of 1.285 and requires three quarts of fluid for activation. The battery is rated at 1 hour (C1) 10 amps, 30 minutes (2C) 17 amps, and 60 seconds at 0 °F cold cranking amperes (CCA) of 150. It operates at a nominal voltage of 24 volts.

The unit weight is 28 pounds without electrolyte. Dimensions excluding cell connectors are listed as length 7.2 inches by width 7.1 inches, and including cell connectors as length 7.9 to a maximum of 8.7 inches by width 7.1 inches by height 6.9 inches. Pack quantity is one battery.

Regulatory and logistics data include NSN 6140-01-467-9324, export classification ECCN 9A991.d, and Schedule B code 8507.80.0002. The case color is identified as pink. The battery uses a separate electrolyte identified with a three‑quart quantity for filling and activation before service use.

0 2. Key Features

  • 24 volt dry type lead‑acid aircraft battery supplied without electrolyte
  • Electrical ratings of 1 hr (C1) 10 A, 30 min (2C) 17 A, and 60 sec/0 °F CCA 150
  • Requires 3 quarts of 1.285 specific gravity electrolyte for activation
  • Battery unit weight of 28 lb without electrolyte
  • Overall height of 6.9 in with width 7.1 in and length up to 8.7 in including cell connectors
  • Pack quantity specified as one battery unit
  • Assigned NSN 6140-01-467-9324 with ECCN 9A991.d and Schedule B 8507.80.0002
  • Case color identified as pink
0 3. Specifications

Part Number: G-243
Battery Type: Lead-acid, flooded, dry-charged
Voltage: 24 V
Capacity: 10 Ah at 1-hour rate (C1)
Rate (Amps): 1 hr (C1) 10 A; 30 min (2C) 17 A; 60 sec/0 °F (CCA) 150 A
Electrolyte Quantity: 3 quarts
Electrolyte Specific Gravity: 1.285
Configuration: Dry type, supplied without electrolyte
Weight (battery only): 28 lb
Dimensions (excluding cell connectors): Length 7.2 in; Width 7.1 in
Dimensions (including cell connectors): Length 7.9–8.7 in; Width 7.1 in; Height 6.9 in
NSN: 6140-01-467-9324
ECCN: 9A991.d
Schedule B Code: 8507.80.0002
Color: Pink
Pack Quantity: 1

FAQs

01. What is the nominal voltage rating of the G-243 battery?

The G-243 battery has a nominal voltage rating of 24 volts.

02. What are the discharge ratings of the G-243 battery?

The G-243 battery is rated at 10 amps for 1 hour (C1), 17 amps for 30 minutes (2C), and 150 cold cranking amps for 60 seconds at 0 °F.

03. How much electrolyte is required to activate the G-243 battery?

The G-243 battery requires three quarts of electrolyte with a specific gravity of 1.285 for activation.

04. What are the physical dimensions of the G-243 battery including cell connectors?

Including cell connectors, the G-243 battery has a length from 7.9 to a maximum of 8.7 inches, a width of 7.1 inches, and a height of 6.9 inches.

05. What is the battery weight of the G-243 without electrolyte?

The G-243 battery weighs 28 pounds without electrolyte.

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