11.14 Lights Flashcards
What are LEDs made from?
silicon & germanium
What are strobe lights used for?
anti-collision & beacon lights
What is the flashing frequency & cycles per min of anti-collision lights?
not less than 40 & not more than 100
What is the purpose of navigation lights?
mark aircrafts position
What is the dihedral angle of the red LHS light?
110
What is the dihedral angle of the green RHS light?
110
What is the dihedral angle of the white rear light
70 to left & 70 to right
Where are anti-collision lights located?
top & bottom of fuselage
What is the rotating speed of a rotating beam (anti-collision) light?
40-45rpm
What is the flashes per min of a rotating beam (anti-collision) light?
80-90
What are the 2 types of anti-collision lights?
rotating beam lighting & rotating reflector beacon
Are landing lights mandatory?
yes
Where are landing lights fitted?
in places where the beam of light can help pilots vision
What are the 2 types of landing lights & the difference?
fixed & retractable - retractable switches on during landing and doesn’t illuminate fully until retracted
What is the power of landing lights?
600w
