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I have a 1941 Chief with lights on it. There's one light on
each wingtip and one on the top of the fin. There's no anticollision light/strobe or landing light. There are wires from the 3 position lights to the cockpit, where they end. The engine has no alternator or generator and never has had one. There's no battery, battery compartment, starter or electrical system. I do have a portable sealed lead acid battery that I charge between flights to power a radio and intercom. There's nothing in the paperwork about "day VFR only" and there's no AFM or even any POH. I've looked at 91.209 and 91.205 (c). I've got position lights, I won't be operating for hire, so I suppose a landing light is not legally required. I suppose a larger battery would be an adequate source of electrical energy for short flights. Can I fly at night if I install an anticollision light? Anyone want to comment on what I need to legally fly at night for short local flights? Does anyone think the disconnected lights have made the aircraft legally unairworthy for the last 65 years? Does anyone know how these were originally powered (Dry cells?) Thanks for any information. |
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