What is the recommended action if the battery temperature does not decrease after switching OFF, according to the procedure?

• A. Switch OFF and monitor; LAND if it does not decrease
• B. Replace the battery immediately
• C. Reset the battery monitor
• D. Call maintenance

Answer: (A)

When you switch the battery off, you remove the load and charging, allowing the battery to cool. If the temperature does not decrease after that action, the procedure directs you to keep monitoring and to land as soon as practicable. This approach minimizes risk from a persistent high-temperature condition, giving you a safe environment on the ground for maintenance to diagnose and service the battery. Replacing the battery immediately isn’t the prescribed in-flight step, and resetting the monitor or calling maintenance alone doesn’t address the immediate safety concern the temperature rise represents. The emphasis is on securing a safe landing to address the abnormal condition.