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Old 6th Mar 2012, 17:27
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John R81
 
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The 24v RB25A is 16kg.
The 24v RB75A is 29kg - hence my Q; that is what Avionimc specified

Or am I reading this wrong?

I agree the RB25A is less of a weight trade - would it "assist" much with an EC120?

I ask because I recently experienced my first voltage drop on start - dropped to 15amp, fuel off but I saw 13amp before I was sure that temp was secure and I let the starter button go. Brought out the maintenance facility start cart - start was so fast! I was wondering about getting a ground battery, and 16kg is something I can live with. 30kg...... I have been know to land with less than 30kg over my minimum fuel so it would, on occasions, be restricting.

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