BATTERY CURRENT NOT EQUAL caution in flight (Velis)

Caution observed twice in recent months on two different aircraft. Hangar One inspection found no further action needed. Follow the checklist if it occurs.

Background

The BATTERY CURRENT NOT EQUAL caution occurs when the maximum permissible difference in electrical current between the two batteries is out of tolerance. This error has occurred twice on two different aircraft in recent months. Hangar One inspected both aircraft and concluded that no further action was required.

Key points

  • The caution is rare but not unheard of — know the response in advance
  • Follow the BATTERY CURRENT NOT EQUAL checklist when it appears
  • Hangar One has confirmed the affected aircraft are airworthy
  • Report every occurrence via SMS and the technical log, even if it self-resolves
  • Required actions

  • Locate the BATTERY CURRENT NOT EQUAL checklist in the Velis Non-Normal Checklist before each flight
  • If caution illuminates: aviate, navigate, communicate, then run the checklist
  • Report every occurrence in the technical log with time, altitude, and conditions
  • Notify SCMM at
  • Further reading

    Non-Normal Checklist in the aircraft documentation.