The words in the text. In small groups, discuss the meanings of the words

And give the Kazakh or Russian equivalents.

1fit

2 heavy-duty

3 leading edge

4 dedicated box

5a tray

6 spilt electrolyte

7 corrosion

8 non-absorbent

9 fume

10 detach

11 install

12buckling

13 vent

14 electrolyte spillage

15rubber

16 reset

17 flight deck

II Scan the text with your partner to match the clauses together to make sentences.

А

1 Anaircraft is fitted with

2 The battery is located

3 In smaller general aviation (GA) aircraft, the battery can be located

4 On some larger GA aircraft the battery is located

5 Other locations include

6 Batteries are installed in

7 Batteries must be secured

B

a to prevent them from becoming detached during aircraft maneuvers; they are a

fire risk if they become detached from their tray.

b a dedicated box or compartment designed to retain it in position and provide

ventilation.

c the nose equipment bay on medium size helicopters or attached to the external

airframe.

d in the leading edge of the wing.

e in the engine compartment, alternatively behind the luggage compartment in the

rear fuselage.

f as close as possible to its point of distribution; this is to reduce IR losses through

heavy-duty cables.

g one or two main batteries depending on its size and role.