EarthX, Inc has earned an FAA AML STC that will permit the installation of its FAA TSO’d 12V LiFePO4 battery in a wide variety of single-engine Cessna, Piper, Mooney aircraft, and the Aviat A-1. 

“At EarthX, innovation is the core of our mission. We exemplify this commitment in the aviation industry by being the first company in the world to offer an FAA TSO-approved 12V lithium battery,” stated Kathy Nicoson, Sales Director, EarthX. “We are extremely proud of this accomplishment and are excited for a growing number of owners to benefit from all of the advanced features and capabilities the EarthX LiFePO4 replacement battery will bring to their aircraft.”  

Benefits of the new generation EarthX LiFePO4 lithium battery include: 

  • Saves Weight: Over 23 pounds lighter than an equivalent lead acid battery 
  • Increased cranking power  
  • Longer battery life span: 6+ years 
  • Fully recharges in minutes rather than hours 
  • Ease of installation. Includes STC and installation kit with a battery management system that can alert you to anything outside the normal range. No more guessing how your battery is performing. 

The FAA TSO’d 12V LiFePO4 12V battery and STC retail for $699.00. The Cost of the installation kit varies by aircraft model. See the EarthX website for details. 

The single-engine (Textron) Cessna models included on the initial AML STC include the following:  

  • 120/140 
  • 150, 150A, B, and C 
  • P172D 
  • 175, 175A, B, and C 
  • 177, 177A, B, and 177RG 
  • 180, 180A through K 
  • 182, 182A through Q  
  • 185, 185A through F, and A185E 

The single-engine Piper models included on the initial AML STC include the following: 

  • PA-28-140, 150, 151, 160, 161, 180, 181 
  • PA-28-201T 
  • PA-28-235, and -236 
  • PA-28R-180, -200, -201, and -201T 
  • PA-28RT-201 and -201T 
  • PA-28S-160, -180 
  • PA-12, -18, -20, -22, -24, and -32 

The single-engine Mooney models included on the initial AML STC include the following: 

  • M20E, F, J, and K 

The single-engine Aviat included on the initial AML STC: 

  • A-1 

“EarthX, Inc. is passionate about battery improvement in the aviation market and has invested many years in an extensive R&D program followed by the in-depth FAA approval process,” Nicoson continued. “The end result is this AML STC, which will allow our lithium iron phosphate batteries to challenge the status quo and bring undeniable benefits to aircraft owners.” 

About EarthX Lithium Batteries 

EarthX, Inc. is an American manufacturing and engineering company based in northern Colorado, specializing in lithium battery technology and manufacturing. The company was founded in August 2009 by a Navy veteran with a degree in electrical engineering. Today, after years of research and development, EarthX has a full line of lithium batteries for an increasing array of needs ranging from ATVs, UTVs, motorcycles, snowmobiles, race cars, and experimental or certified aircraft. For more information, visit: www.earthxbatteries.com