General Requirements

T11.7.1 LV batteries are all batteries connected to the LVS.

T11.7.2 LV batteries must be securely attached to the chassis and located within the rollover protection envelope, see T1.1.15.

T11.7.3 Any wet-cell battery located in the cockpit must be enclosed in a non-conductive, water proof (according to IPX7 or higher, IEC 60529) and acid resistant container.

T11.7.4 LV batteries must have a rigid and sturdy casing.

T11.7.5 Completely closed LV battery cases must have an overpressure relief. Venting gases must be separated from the driver by a firewall.

T11.7.6 LV batteries must be protected from short circuits, not more than 100mm from ungrounded terminals.

** Using a Lithium chemistry based batteries have additional requirements in the FSG rules (see T 11.7.7).