RTCA DO-227 Non-Rechargeable Battery Testing
When mission-critical aircraft systems depend on battery performance, you need proven testing you can trust. Element's comprehensive RTCA DO-227 non-rechargeable battery testing services ensure your components meet rigorous aerospace standards. With high-capacity facilities and streamlined multi-test programs, we deliver the certainty you need for aerospace compliance.
What is RTCA DO-227 Non-Rechargeable Battery Testing at Element?
Aerospace cells and batteries for high-performance commercial, private, Electric Vertical Take-Off and Landing (EVTOL) and military craft require specialized facilities, expertise, and test capabilities. These specialized batteries must comply with rigorous industry standards, such as RTCA DO-227, which establishes Minimum Operating Performance Standards (MOPS) for non-rechargeable batteries used in aerospace equipment. At Element, we provide comprehensive environmental and mechanical testing to validate battery performance across all critical conditions - from thermal shock to rapid decompression - ensuring your components meet these essential standards.
What can Element offer you for Aerospace Battery Testing?
Components and materials we test
Components and materials we test
Element test all types of non-rechargeable batteries used in critical aerospace applications, from navigation systems to emergency lighting. Our facilities can accommodate test articles up to 2200 lbs, ensuring comprehensive testing for your full range of airplane battery products.
Key tests offered
Key tests offered
- Mechanical Shock & Vibration Thermal Shock & Temperature Testing Rapid Decompression
- Humidity Testing
Our services for EVTOL applications include:
- Charge/discharge cycling
- Temperature monitoring and control
- Pressure monitoring systems
- Flow monitoring
- Environmental exposure testing
- Durability and abuse testing
- Mechanical stress evaluation
- Detailed data collection and analysis
- Custom R&D test programs for emerging battery technologies
RTCA DO-227 Sections We Test
- Sections 2.3.1 & 2.3.2: Mechanical Shock & Vibration
- Section 2.3.3: Thermal Shock & Temperature Testing
- Sections 2.3.4 & 2.3.5: Rapid Decompression
- Section 2.3.6: Humidity
Methods and solutions offered
Methods and solutions offered
Our comprehensive testing approach combines multiple test types into single programs, maximizing efficiency while maintaining rigorous standards. We offer temperature testing from -100 to 400°C and humidity testing from 10-95% RH in chambers up to 7' x 8' x 10'.
Cutting-edge equipment we use
Cutting-edge equipment we use
- High-capacity environmental chambers
- Thermal shock testing equipment
- Rapid decompression chambers
- Vibration and mechanical shock testing systems
Sections we test to and the products we test
- Sections 2.3.1 & 2.3.2: Mechanical Shock & Vibration
- Section 2.3.3: Thermal Shock & Temperature Testing
- Sections 2.3.4 & 2.3.5: Rapid Decompression
- Section 2.3.6: Humidity
Non-rechargeable batteries for:
- Aircraft navigation displays
- Emergency lighting systems
- Critical aerospace equipment
- Lithium-based power systems
- EVTOL battery packs and assemblies
Your Challenges, Our Solutions
Environmental Performance Validation
Time-to-Market Pressures
Complex Testing Requirements
Mission-Critical Safety Assurance
Why Choose Element
Global Testing Leader
Comprehensive Capabilities
Industry Partnership Network
Time & Cost Efficient
-100 to 400°CWide temperature range
10–95% RH Controlled humidity environments
7' x 8' x 10'Test chamber size
2,200 lbsMaximum weight capacity
Frequently asked questions
What temperature range can Element test for RTCA DO-227?
Our facilities can test from -100°C to 400°C, covering the full range of aerospace temperature requirements.
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