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Can I fly it at night?
Whatever the OP decides to do, I am interested in knowing how it all works
out. -- Hello, my name is Mike, and I am an airplane addict... |
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Can I fly it at night?
If the wing wires are indeed installed, 90% of the work is already done..
We ran wires in Leo's BC12D Tailorcraft using 1/4 x 1/2 inch spruced capstrip stock as a pusher. We worked the wires from one inspection plate to the next. His wings already had the bulbs installed - but no wires. Go figure... Somebody else already mentioned the light socket question. The bulbs (12 volt only) and mounts are available from Aircraft Spruce. A Plain Jane pair of tip lights ruin a hundred bucks or more. Fancy ones are available with built in strobes (!) I'm curious if the strobes would fill the anti collision ewquirement? We didn't rig up a rotating collision light. But a small roller from an EMS/police supplier (or your local truck stop?) should prove serviceable. Or dig deeper and get a "real" one. Mounting it is problematic. Depends on the light, and the airplane. Where would you put it on a Champ? On the belly metal? Your choice of power sources. Wind driven generators are heavy (at least the originals were!) and add a lot of drag. A Gel Cell 12 volt battery is the simplest solution. And it is not necessarily a permanent installation. (Think "Hand Held") One last thought... How will you light the panel? Richard |
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Richard Lamb wrote:
I'm curious if the strobes would fill the anti collision ewquirement? Yes. Maules come that way from the factory. George Patterson Coffee is only a way of stealing time that should by rights belong to your slightly older self. |
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Can I fly it at night?
Would be a lot simpler, wouldn't it...
Richard George Patterson wrote: Richard Lamb wrote: I'm curious if the strobes would fill the anti collision ewquirement? Yes. Maules come that way from the factory. George Patterson Coffee is only a way of stealing time that should by rights belong to your slightly older self. |
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Can I fly it at night?
On 4 Jan 2006 09:39:41 -0800, "Robert M. Gary"
wrote: In this case the type certificate doesn't make a difference. The FAA current FARs seem to require a strobe for night flying. Its not like college catalog rights, FAA FARs don't grant historic rights. Welll... Kinda. I have wing tip position lights, but no rotating beacon. Just top and bottom strobes which are legal in that old airplane. Never plan on a single landing light working. Roger Halstead (K8RI & ARRL life member) (N833R, S# CD-2 Worlds oldest Debonair) www.rogerhalstead.com -Robert |
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"Jim Macklin" wrote in message news:NVevf.40638$QW2.33692@dukeread08... But that means there was "factory-CAA/FAA" approved documentation for LIGHTS and AC43.13 includes FAA instructions for "acceptable practices" to add a battery box, generators, switches and such other items of equipment. I did not say at any time that it was as simple as putting a Ford rear end in a Chevy, but I also gave the current FAA procedures for beginning the field approval process... It begins with research of regulations, previously approved installations of similar types, manufacturers assistance, writing a manual and creation of checklists, maintenance procedures and placards, getting approval and finally; actually doing the modification and approving for "return to service." Actually, you pretty much did say that it was as simple as putting a Ford rear end in a Chevy. You just substituted "alternator" and "generator" for "Ford" and "Chevy". The point is a field approval is often not as simple as you seem to believe. |
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"Steven P. McNicoll" wrote in message ink.net... "Jim Macklin" wrote in message news:NVevf.40638$QW2.33692@dukeread08... But that means there was "factory-CAA/FAA" approved documentation for LIGHTS and AC43.13 includes FAA instructions for "acceptable practices" to add a battery box, generators, switches and such other items of equipment. I did not say at any time that it was as simple as putting a Ford rear end in a Chevy, but I also gave the current FAA procedures for beginning the field approval process... It begins with research of regulations, previously approved installations of similar types, manufacturers assistance, writing a manual and creation of checklists, maintenance procedures and placards, getting approval and finally; actually doing the modification and approving for "return to service." Actually, you pretty much did say that it was as simple as putting a Ford rear end in a Chevy. You just substituted "alternator" and "generator" for "Ford" and "Chevy". The point is a field approval is often not as simple as you seem to believe. It depends a great deal on HOW you go about it. I have averaged four or five field approvals every year for the last ten or so years and never had one fail to get approved the first time. You do have to get all of your ducks in a row and make sure you use good data. It also helps to discuss what you are trying to do with your PMI at the FSDO and make sure you pay attention to the PMI's suggestions. Make sure you have your "Instructions for Continued Airworthiness" in order and don't skip any of the sixteen required entries. They can be done. I have done several alternator field approvals. Highflyer Highflight Aviation Services Pinckneyville Airport ( PJY ) |
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