The Gill Electric Company was founded by Mr. Lawrence Gill in 1920, in Redlands, California, where the factory remains today. At that time, Gill Electric manufactured lead-acid batteries for the automotive industry. During the war years, Gill manufactured batteries for military ground vehicles and aircraft; some of these batteries are still in production today. Gill Electric improved the drycharged process which provides a fresh charged product when the electrolyte is added. Gill has become the OEM "original equipment battery" for Raytheon, Cessna, LearJet, Mooney, Piper, Ayres, Airtractor, Maule, Scheizer and others in the aviation industry and Gill continues to be the industry's choice for quality battery products. |
Model | Weight | Part No. |
G-242 | 27 Lbs. (full) Electrolyte (3 Qts.) | 11-01657 |
G-242 | 27 Lbs. (full) Electrolyte (3 Qts.) | 11-01675 |
Great, speedy service. Arrived safe and sound. I always trust Aircraft Spruce.
Good service. Fast delivery. No issues
This is the battery I needed and it was the best price I could find. No hassle whatsoever ordering or receiving it. Enough of this review writing, Im going flying.
The perfect part for my aircraft
Reliable !
I have had my Mooney 252TSE for 13 years and have gone through only 2 batteries (G-242) in that time. After 13 years I am now buying a third one. The previous one I bought and installed 4/2012. That’s 6 1/2 years of regular usage. In the past year I haven’t flown much and had to charge it a couple of times before a flight but overall I’m happy with the performance. I wish they weren’t so expensive though. Kind of crazy beings a car battery is 1/5 the cost.
In our 185 and lasted 6 or 7 years. Not happy about the huge pricetag, but other companies charge the same
Ive been getting 8 years on these batteries! Ive owned my Cessna 185F for 25 years and just now need my third battery! The tech folks at Gill tell me I need to upgrade to the 7242-14 which is sealed and more reserve life. That is nice, but its $150 more, so Im torn which way to go this time. I suspect those experiencing short battery lives arent taking care when they do their initial charge to bring them up very slowly. As advised by a Gill engineer, youll want to initial charge at only 2AMPS! This instant gratification mentality is killing their investment. If youre leaving it up to the mechanic, remember, he makes more money by doing a rush job. Also, clean your battery top before servicing, and then only service with distilled water & do your charge top off out side of the airplane!
Five stars for Aircraft Spruce service and shipping. 3 for the battery, which will die in 18 months. Every Gill I get lasts between 12 and 18 months. Sealed, serviceable, or otherwise, Gill batteries die. Too bad Concord are 25% more.
OK product. Not durable when compared to other vehicle batteries.
The model with acid will come with a dry battery (11-01675) and 3 qts of acid (11-00305) on the side.
Per the supplier: 10 amp/hour.
24V 10 AMP.
Yes, but only 1 qt per box and it is expensive.