Name: Gill Battery G-243 With Acid
Brand: Gill
SKU: 11-01658
Price: 724 USD
Availability: OutOfStock
Rating: 4.32 (28 reviews)

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Gill Battery G-243 With Acid

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Part# 11-01658
MFR Model# G-243

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Overview

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.

Application Guide

Manufacturer	Model	PMA SUP. #
Cessna	152, A152, F152, FA152, 172N, 172P, 172Q, 172R, 172RG, 172S, F172N, F172P, FR172K, R172K, 182Q, 182R, 182S, 182T, F182Q, R182, T182, T182T, TR182, A188B, T303	70
Cirrus	SR20, SR22, SR22T, SR 20, SR 22, SR 22T	70
Commander	114B, 114TC	70
Diamond	DA 40, DA 42	70
Maule	M-4-180V, M-6-180, M-6-235, M-7-235, M-7-235A, M-7-235B, M-7-235C, M-7-260, M-7-260C, M-7-420A, M-7-420AC, MT-7-235, MT-7-260, MT-7-420, MX-7-160, MX-7-160C, MX-7-180, MX-7-180A, MX-7-180AC, MX-7-180B, MX-7-180C, MX-7-235, MXT-7-160, MXT-7-180, MXT-7-180A, M-8-235	70
Mooney	M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, M20R, M20S, M20TN	70
Piper	PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-32-301FT, PA-32-301XTC, PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-301(SP), PA-32R-301T, PA-46-310P, PA-46-350P	70
Sikorsky	269C, 269C-1	70
Cessna	152, A152, 172N, 172P, 172Q, 172R, 172RG, 172S, F172N, F172P, FR172K, R172K, 182S, 182T, R182, T182, T182T, TR182, A188B, P210N, T303	58
Cirrus	SR20, SR22, SR22T	58
CPAC, Inc.	114B, 114TC	58
Diamond	DA 40, DA 42	58
Maule	M-4-180V, M5-180C, M-5-235C, M-6-180, M-6-235, M-7-235, M-7-235A, M-7-235B, M-7-235C, M-7-260, M-7-260C, M-8-235, MT-7-235, MT-7-260, MX-7-160, MX-7-160C, MX-7-180, MX-7-180A, MX-7-180AC, MX-7-180B, MX-7-180C, MX-7-235, MXT-7-160, MXT-7-180, MXT-7-180A	58
Mooney	M20J, M20K, M20L, M20M, M20R, M20S, M20TN	58
Piper	PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-32-301FT, PA-32R-301(SP), PA-32R-301 (HP), PA-32R-30 1T, PA-32-310XTC, PA-46-350P	58
True Flight Holdings	AA-5, AA-5A, AA-5B, AG-5B	58

Specifications

Rate (Amps): 1 hr (C1) 10, 30 min (2C) 17, 60 sec/0 deg F (CCA) 150

Model	Weight	Part No.
G-243 24 Volt With Acid	28 Lbs. (full) Electrolyte (3 Qts.)	11-01658
G-243 24 Volt W/O Acid	28 Lbs. (full) Electrolyte (3 Qts.)	11-01678

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A QUALITY BATTERY. EASY TO ADD ACID AND CHARGE.

William J

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Gill Battery G-243 With Acid

June 16, 2024

Outstanding service and quick delivery! Thank you! Pax Christi, carpe diem!

Miles J

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Gill Battery G-243 With Acid

September 1, 2022

Battery was fine

Daniel M

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Gill Battery G-243 With Acid

August 16, 2022

Delivered promptly without complications as promised.

Brad M

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Gill Battery G-243 With Acid

July 9, 2022

Battery arrived very fast and all was as advertised

John

December 14, 2020

As represented and on time. Thanks for being on the east cast.

Tom M

November 30, 2020

Order was packed well and delivered timely.

John M

August 19, 2020

Great job for sure.

Bijan N

August 15, 2020

As promised. On time. Easy process.

William

May 4, 2020

Received quickly

Kamala S

February 26, 2020

Great battery OEM Cessna or Beech. I have never thought the very expensive Concordes are worth the extra money. The Gill batteries allow you to easily service them with water. The shelf life of a Gill before you put the acid in is basically forever so you can keep a spare but you have to boost charge the Concordes and so they are basically used when you install them. In our A36 Bonanza the battery is very easy to service since it is located on the right firewall in the engine compartment. All you need is a small ladder. The Concorde batteries have a slightly higher amp-hour capacity but this is meaningless in most applications since the big bore Continentals start right up so we seldom have to crank more than 3-4 seconds and if they dont something else is wrong. Go Gill!

Timothy Q

February 1, 2020

good product, easy ordering, quick delivery

Jeffrey S

November 21, 2019

Mine is 8 years old. Still running just fine. I service the battery twice a year. Distilled water in each cell + battery minder for a week.

Avery W

October 2, 2019

Competitive price, quick delivery

Greg M

August 29, 2019

Review is based on the ordering and shipping. Shipped and received very quickly! Hopefully with the price of an Airplane battery, it will last for a good five years or more. I do have and plan to keep mine on a battery tender.

Brian

December 30, 2018

I have used both Gill and Concord wet cell batteries since 1981. Plane is always hangared in Phoenix (hot!). No problems, and I usually get at least 5 years on each. I do use a battery tender. I just cant see spending even more money on a non-serviceable sealed battery that may not even last longer than a wet-cell. The batteries already cost way too much (as everything airplane!) so I plan to stick with this type. At half the price, they would be a good deal.

Richard

December 3, 2018

Quick delivery, good price!

Charles D

March 9, 2018

We also use a Battery Tender (BT). The previous battery lasted 5+ years without a Battery Tender. Our A&P tells us the quality of the recycled lead is relatively low when compared to prior years. So we now use the BT with no issues to report. The battery is used in the heat of Florida in a hangered aircraft.

Alan H

August 30, 2017

Excellent battery for C152. Service was excellent - battery arrived in 4 days.

Bill L

July 7, 2017

We still have not completely killed it but its time not to push our luck. The battery has given us 10 years of service. We do use a Gill battery charger and are in a hangar in PA. Also our IA does a deep service on it every annual. Cant find an issue with this battery.

John M

November 16, 2016

I got a solid 5 years out of this battery with no tender on my Cirrus SR22. I do fly about 150 hours a year so the Gill gets charged regularly. My bird is hangered in northern Minnesota (unheated) in some of the harshest conditions on the planet. Im buying another Gill as I write.

Pat B

January 25, 2016

My G-243 has started my C-172 for the past 7.5 years. I keep the battery on a Battery Tender.

Charles A

April 11, 2015

Just like last one which lasted 7 years. Plastic top instead of metal. Since this is what holds battery down Im not sure that is a good idea.

Martin S

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Gill Battery G-243 With Acid

November 1, 2021

The staff is awesome

Pablo N

February 6, 2021

expensive for a lead battery

Soframo

February 22, 2021

After only a year, I could tell the battery was losing its capacity. Starts were getting more and more sluggish, especially if it sat for more than a week. Very expensive considering the short life. Not happy at all. Next battery will be a Concord.

Jim F

November 24, 2017

These batteries die very quickly. A disgrace for the high price. Very unhappy with this battery for my plane.

Robert

May 21, 2014

What to say I have bought many of these through the years. Not realizing how terrible these batteries are from GILL along with a poor customer service. The last four years plus I change out these batteries just after the warranty 13-14 months. When I calked them they would come up with many checks all of which pointed to the battery. I keep a close watch on my plane, and do not hesitate to spend the funds to maintain a top notch aircraft. I had worked 30 years ago in a battery shop, both lead acid and Ni-Cads. Iam an very active A&P for 35 Years, and have worked many aspects of aviation. I took the plunge last year and change manufactures. This new battery and it's customer relations far surpasses GILL. I will never go back, and will continue to take business away from GILL. There are far superior batteries out there that will last, and the customer relations are second to none.

Gregory F

June 28, 2014

Q&A

Please note, Aircraft Spruce Australia's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce Australia assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.

Q: When ordering the Gill G-243, we have an option for with acid or without acid. I do not have any acid, so do i need to order the battery with acid?

Yes, if you do not already have the electrolyte, we recommend buying the "With Acid" version since it will be shipped with the required amount of acid to use the battery.

Q: I need to replace my old g243s battery. I only see a g243 in your ad. What is the difference?

The difference between the G-243S and the G-243 is that the 243S was a sealed battery and the 243 is a wet battery that you will need to pour the electrolyte into. The G-243S was replaced with the Gill 7243-14 LT battery. See our Part # 11-13534 to order this battery.

Q: If I buy the Gill G-243 battery without acid, will it be shipped overseas as dangerous goods?

No, the battery without the acid is not considered dangerous goods for shipping.

Q: What are the dimensions of the Gill battery G 243S please?

We have added a Spec Sheet to the documents section of this web page. It contains the Drawing for the G-243.

Q: Is the battery with acid shipped with the battery already filled or is the acid included in a separate container?

The acid would be shipped in a separate container with the G-243 battery.

Q: Hello. What is the shelf life time of a G-243 battery w/out acid? Same question about the electrolyte kept in the original sealed container? Basically, if I buy this combo, how long can it sit unused? Thank you.

The acid does not have a shelf life limitation so that could potentially sit unused forever.

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