SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR A VENTING SEAL FOR BATTERY MODULES IN AN ELECTRIC AIRCRAFT

A system for a venting seal for battery modules in an electric aircraft is presented. The system includes a plurality of battery modules, wherein each battery module comprises a vent conduit, a contactor configured to disengage at least a catalyst battery module as a function of a thermal event, and an electrical bridging device configured to seal off the at least a catalyst battery module as a function of an independent seal, disengage the at least a catalyst battery module from the remaining plurality of battery modules, and transfer electrical energy across the plurality of battery modules.