EnerSys Hawker® SBS J-16 Dry Cell Aviation Battery – FAA PMA
Rated 4 out of 5 based on 1 customer rating
(53 customer reviews)
$295.00
Category: Odyssey
Description
Battery Features:Drycell design for mounting in any orientation and fully aerobatic use2 year storage life to 50% state of charge when stored at 77°F (25°C)70% of rated starting power delivered at -4°F (-20°C)FAA-PMA Certified Sealed Aircraft Battery For Piper PA-18 and PA-19 Series STC MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY WITH STCD BATTERY BOX KIT.FAA-PMA Certified Sealed Aircraft Battery For Cessna C-170, C-180, C-195 AircraftSTC MUST BE PURCHASED SEPARATELY WITH STCD BATTERY BOX KIT.337 field approval must be filed for all other aircraft.
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53 reviews for EnerSys Hawker® SBS J-16 Dry Cell Aviation Battery – FAA PMA
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Jim F –
Installed and working fine.
Fountain A –
This is the battery we have had almost no issues with over the ten plus years we have used them. Consistent power and reliability. We have used them in multiple applications.
Direct A –
Great experience, had a couple issues with delivery which AC resolved.
Mike C –
Works good in the battery box, under the front seat in my Cub.
Stephen F –
I replaced my weakening 4-year-old Odessey PC680 with this SBSJ16 battery. The battery is installed in my Vans RV-9A. It is the identical size and shape of the PC680. Both batteries are made by the Enersys company. The SBSJ16 battery has 220 CCA vs 170 on the PC680 and it makes a big difference cranking over on cold winter mornings.
James J –
SBSJ16 battery. Long a standard, now sadly considered to be junk by most GA aircraft owners. Seldom lasts beyond 2 years. This has been my experience also.
Smoky M –
Great
Dave L –
Great battery. I calculated, that with the given charging cycles, this battery should last 3-4 years at the rate I fly. The battery (same make and model) lasted 9 years before dying. To me, that is a very good value.
Quinten G –
Excellent battery for my application. Works as intended
Jim L –
Awesome battery last one lasted ten years used seasonally in my float plane
Hordur –
Immediate delivery of correct product.
Kerry S –
Just received the battery and installed it, did not get any certification paperwork.
Utah C –
Great battery. Ive used these in 3 different planes now and no issues!
David B –
Powersafe Battery SBSJ16.I have purchased three of these batteries. The first was installed when I changed my C-180 fuselage battery to the firewall battery location three years ago. During a cross-country trip out west this Sept 2021, the plane failed to start on Orcas Island, WA. The battery was found to be swollen and melted. The plane was prop started. A new battery was ordered, and installed in California. After one day flying to Wyoming, the new battery was also swollen and melted. It showed low voltage in flight. It would not charge by generator. It would charge by wall charger and hold enough charge to start the plane twice each day, as long as no electric systems were used in flight. I got back to Pennsylvania that way. During the repair, the generator was found to be destroyed. The third new battery was installed and a new alternator was installed replacing the generator. On the one hour flight from the IA/A&P to home, all seemed in order. However, on the same day, after a 2.5 hr flight to Ohio, this third battery is now also swollen with signs of plastic melt. It still charges without problem and voltage in flight remains 14.2 V.We dont know what the problem is. I only fly VFR day light, but having three swollen, melted batteries in one and a half months gives one pause.
Tony D –
Small and light weight makes it easy to install.
Carsten S –
Great battery, smaller and much lighter than standard batteries.
Patrick S –
These batteries only lasts about 5 years, but they have plenty of juice right up until they basically fail outright. Very little warning.
Terry H –
I have had this in my aircraft for over a year. I am amazed at the cranking power. Plus, I do not have to worry about it freezing in extreme cold here in NE MN. If that were not enough, I gained 12 pounds of useful load!
S & –
Great battery! Saves weight over toe old lead acid battery
Richfield C –
Works great last one lasted 10 years lightweight and can mount on it side. Turns aircraft over fantastic. The shipping and service was great.
Jeffrey C –
Direct replacement for existing battery
Aerotecnica –
My last one was in the airplane 15 years. Iâm only too happy to buy another. Although they were out of stock over the holidays, AS bent over backwards to get one or me. Canât beat that.
Aspiring A –
A lot of power in a small package.
John M –
Iâm pleased with the service and pleased with this product.
Pierce A –
Great battery, lightweight and have gotten 8 plus years out of them. Easily installed using AC43.132B Chapter 10.
Thomas B –
I have used these batteries for 20 years. I replaced them in about fours years is I was going to remote areas. I would use the ones I pulled out for various jobs in the Hanger. They would last another 10 years in the hanger, What really surprised me is they would hold a charge all winter.
Brandon O –
Great Battery, My last SBSJ16 lasted 6 years before getting weak.
Helmut S –
Best batteries I ever had! Would never buy anything else.One in my Glasair since 2003!! Airplane sometimes sat for over 6 month, without recharging battery, but it cranked the 0-360 over effortlessly.The other one in my Slepcev Stork, since 2007.Never any problems, never had to recharge.Have a bigger one in my VW van since two years.Truely great product. Well worth the little extra money.Thank you Odyssey.
Miac S –
Have just installed it but havent started the airplane yet. Lets give it a couple years.
Eugene –
Year and a half problem free.Sudden dead cell and no start condition.Switching back to Odyssey
Keith M –
Good product. Good service
Mike C –
Fit like a glove, in the under seat battery box in my Cub. Now, the B&C starter gets the O-200 motor going, even on cold mornings.
Barry S –
great battery. competitive price in Alaska.
Gregg M –
I like the battery. But it seems to only last around 3-4 years in a Cessna 185. I keep in on the BatteryMinder specific for this battery. Probably my third battery so far. Would get 5 stars if it lasted 7 yearsâ¦.or even 6. Seems like the older versions of the same battery lasted longer.
Pugetsoundflyers, I –
Slowly converting our fleet to these batteries as other wear down. Like the weight savings & they provide exceptional service to our aircraft.
Ronny R –
The battery came with no hardware to attach the cables. When I was running a shop and working on GA aircraft for 51 years I sold hundreds of batteries. Never knew them to come without hardware. Never sold one of these though. It is 6 mm by the way.
Todd C –
Fit my battery box perfectly. So far it has worked well. Have always had good luck with Odyssey batteries.
Daver –
Accidentally left the master on for a few hours ran the battery done to 11.9 volts. It still had enough to start the O-360 the next morning without a jump… Id say pretty good battery considering its size and weight.
Adf H –
The Batteries were correct and arrived on time.
Don L –
Great product! Replaced my Gill battery I have been replacing every couple of years for last 25 years. Smaller, lighter and cranked over my o320 better than my Gill batteries when they were new.
Dan S –
5
Springdale A –
Fit where it needed to go
Ted –
Battery arrived almost dead ,No way to tell how old it isAfter charging seems ok Hope it holds up
Jerry M –
This battery is great. Fits in a tight area. Does not have to stand upright.
Steve S –
Battery is good
Bruce S –
This is by far the best battery we have installed in any aircraft. We have replaced many Concorde and Gill batteries with this little gem through field approvals. Our first installation of this battery was in 2008 and it is performing like new yet and that install has no charging system.
James P –
Very good service and prompt delivery. Couldnt have been better. Thanks
Randall K –
Just replaced this battery in my Christavia MK-1. Originally installed in April 2004 when plane was completed. 0-200cranks fast, easy starts. I hope this one also last 19 years.Great battery!
David W –
This is my second Powersafe battery. If I hadnt converted my battery compartment to fit this battery, I wouldnt purchase another. The battery failed after less than a year old. I did not purchase the first one from Aircraft Spruce. Hopefully, this one will last a bit longer.
Raven R –
The best battery hands-down last forever