What type of battery is used in the Mid-Continent Lifesaver Gyro and what is the runtime?
The Mid-Continent Lifesaver Gyro with Battery Backup use a rechargeable, custom lead-acid cell array battery. The battery life is 3 years in an average aircraft environment. These versions of the Lifesaver Gyro will provide a minimum of 60 minutes runtime should the aircraft be without normal power.