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Upgrading exterior lights on my new 1959 PA-24-250
The following are what I was planning on picking up from knots2u, they are all Whelen:
Replaces two landing lights
WEP36P1L PAR36 LED Drop-In Replacement, 14V Landing Light.
These replaces the wingtip lights and adds white strobes (current wingtip lights do not have strobes)
WEOR6001G ORION 600 12V WINGTIP PTA GREEN.FAA-TSO
WEOR6001R ORION 600 12V WINGTIP PTA RED. FAA-TSO
Replaces the two tailghts
WHELEN WEOR5001V ORION LED TAIL POSITION / STROBE
COMBINATION. 14VDC.
This set moves the fuselage beacon to the tail, it's a complete assembly for the PA24-250
WE9052051 Whelen LED Flashing Beacon. Red/White 14VDC.
2.6" Mount. 01-0790520-51. K2U Stock (C100707)
24BCN PA-24 Fin Cap; FAA-PMA Knots 2U
Any thoughts on the upgrade? Which items can be replaced by me and do they all need to be noted in the logs? I do have a mechanic but if I can do them myself it would save on cost.
As for the fuselage mounted beacon, how would I cover the hole that is left when taking the beacon out?
Thanks
Rudy
- Adolfo Ortiz
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Re: Upgrading exterior lights on my new 1959 PA-24-250
Saw this was your first post - welcome!
Have done landing lights and tail beacon on my Twin with LEDs and have been happy.
In terms of paperwork, you'll need to hear from someone who knows with certainty on that. There is a section in the FARs on what owners can do.
Patricia Jayne (Pat) Keefer ICS 08899
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Re: Upgrading exterior lights on my new 1959 PA-24-250
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Re: Upgrading exterior lights on my new 1959 PA-24-250
Jim - the lights I will be getting do come with FAA documents for the AP to use. I made sure they are for certified aircraft. Thanks!
N3322G - I've heard nothing but good things with those that swapped out to LED's. Thanks for the welcome as well!
- Adolfo Ortiz
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Re: Upgrading exterior lights on my new 1959 PA-24-250
You will need a 337 for these.
I am curious why you are moving the camelback beacon?
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Re: Upgrading exterior lights on my new 1959 PA-24-250
Regarding the camel back light, I removed mine a few years ago. I did a couple of speed mods at the same time and don't have any hard data. I definitely think it makes the airplane look faster.
This is what it says on the website:
The advantages are: more light, reduced drag, and less drain on the battery. Due to acceleration of air over the curved roof line, any objects there can penalize speed significantly. By removing the old rotating beacon 1 mph can be gained!
Mark
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Re: Upgrading exterior lights on my new 1959 PA-24-250
@Mark - Yes saw those as well
- Adolfo Ortiz
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Re: Upgrading exterior lights on my new 1959 PA-24-250
The exterior lights have been upgraded to the LED's and WOW! What a difference!
Nice and bright now, love them!
- Adolfo Ortiz
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