AD 79-18-05

final rule
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Airworthiness Directives; LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERIES: Applies to all Lithium Sulfur Dioxide (LiSO2) Batteries

AD Number
79-18-05
Status
final_rule
Effective Date
Product Category
appliance
Docket
Unknown
FR Citation
This information is not available.

Applicability

TypeManufacturerModelDetails
aircraft Batteries Lithium Sulfur Dioxide Batteries Airworthiness Directives; LITHIUM SULFUR DIOXIDE BATTERIES: Applies to all Lithium Sulfur Dioxide (LiSO2) Batteries

Unsafe Condition

LiSO2 batteries may experience fire, venting violently, explosion, corrosion, or leakage of gas.

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Required Actions

Remove LiSO2 batteries not meeting TSO-C97 requirements before further flight. Remove ELTs with non-compliant LiSO2 batteries before further flight. Install compliant LiSO2 batteries or alternative power sources by specified dates.

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Compliance Time

before further flight

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Affected Aircraft

Lithium Sulfur Dioxide (LiSO2) batteries installed in aircraft or equipment used in aircraft, including specific models from Communications Components Corporation, Cessna Aircraft Co., Dorne and Margolin, Inc., Garrett Manufacturing Ltd., Leigh Systems, Inc., Pathfinder Corporation, Pointer Inc., and others listed in the AD.

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Retrieved: Apr 8, 2026

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