ICON A5 MM : Electrical System : Battery : Battery Description
Battery Description
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The A5 uses Concord RG-series Valve Regulated Lead Acid (VRLA) 12V Absorbent Glass Mat (AGM) aircraft battery. The RG series is constructed with non-removal vent valves-no addition of electrolyte or water required. AGM batteries are sensitive to overcharging and ICON recommends maintaining them using a trickle-charger such as the BatteryMINDer® Model 128CEC2-AA-S5. See the Concorde RG Series Component Maintenance Manual, l 5-0171, Table 101 and Page 107, for additional information and requirements.
The A5 has transitioned from a 24 Ah battery to a 11 Ah. Both batteries have the same footprint but the 11 Ah battery is nearly half the weight and smaller in height.(See Figure 53 and Figure 54.)