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Engineering perspectives, technical resources, and stories from the people powering flight.

50 Amp AC/DC Converter — 174PS101

Technical data sheet for the 174PS101—a rugged, fan-cooled 50-amp AC/DC converter and battery charger used on the FA-18 Hornet E/F/G and E-2D Hawkeye.

Aviation Lithium-Ion Batteries

Why aerospace moved to Lithium-Iron Phosphate (LiFePO4) chemistry—and how integrated battery management and phase-change materials make modern aviation lithium batteries safe, reliable, and maintenance-free.