The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to review compliance methods for permanently installed rechargeable lithium-ion batteries on in-service aircraft.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to review compliance methods for permanently installed rechargeable lithium-ion batteries on in-service aircraft.
The National Transportation Safety Board, identified by reference number DCA13IA037, has issued safety recommendation A-14-035 to the Federal Aviation Administration. This directive addresses the certification standards for permanently installed, rechargeable lithium-ion batteries found on in-service aircraft. The NTSB is urging the FAA to review the methods of compliance currently used to certify these battery systems. The agency is further advised to require additional testing if necessary to ensure that both the battery design and its installation adequately protect against all adverse effects resulting from a cell thermal runaway event. This recommendation highlights the ongoing need for rigorous safety protocols regarding energy storage systems in aviation.