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-247 | 42.5 Lbs. (full) Electrolyte (4 Qts.) | 11-01772 |
G-247 | 42.5 Lbs. (full) Electrolyte (4 Qts.) | 11-01662 |
I was happy they stocked the battery locally so I could pick it up but I was very disappointed that the electolyte was only available in AZ and had to be shipped. Batteries are the kind of part that you need right away as the aircraft is considered AOG. What good does it do to stock the batteries if you don’t stock the electrolyte?
Gill Battery Without Acid G-247
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