11.14 LIGHTS👌🏼 Flashcards
1
Q
Why should you never touch bulbs with bare hands
A
- deposit grease and salts from the skin
- reduces service life
2
Q
What are strobe lights used for
A
- Used for anti- collision and beacon lights
- 40-100 cycles per minute
3
Q
LED advantages?
A
- reduced mass
- reduced power usage
- longer life span
4
Q
LED disadvantage
A
- operating temp >80*c reduces LED service life
5
Q
LED disadvantage
A
- operating >80*c reduces service life
6
Q
Explain the red NAV light
A
- From ahead, visible 110* to left side
7
Q
Explain green NAV light
A
- From ahead, visible 110* to right side
8
Q
Explain white tail light
A
- From rearward, visible 70* left and 70* right
9
Q
What are the 2 types of anti-collision lights
A
- rotating beam
- flashing light
10
Q
Where are anti-collision lights usually located
A
Top and bottom of fuselage
11
Q
What kind of intensity are strobe lights
A
- high intensity flash (by using capacitors)
12
Q
What is the typical flashing frequency of a strobe light
A
60-70 flashes per min
13
Q
What power rating is used for landing lights
A
600W
14
Q
Explain a retractable unit
A
Lamp illuminates when fully extended to protect from heat build up
15
Q
Power rating for taxi/turn-off lights
A
250W
