NTSB Issues Recommendation A-14-118 to FAA on Lithium-Ion Battery Safety Testing
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to collaborate with industry experts to establish objective thermal safety margins for future battery designs.
Safety recommendation
The National Transportation Safety Board has directed the Federal Aviation Administration to collaborate with industry experts to establish objective thermal safety margins for future battery designs.
The National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB) has issued Recommendation A-14-118, identified by reference number DCA13IA037. This directive is addressed to the Federal Aviation Administration and calls for collaborative action with industry experts. The primary objective is to develop appropriate test methods capable of determining the initial point of self-heating within a lithium-ion cell. By establishing these critical data points, the recommendation aims to create objective margins of thermal safety for future battery designs. This initiative underscores the importance of rigorous testing protocols in enhancing the safety standards of aviation power systems.