M11.14 Flashcards
What are the different types of lights?
- internal
- external
- emergency
What chapter is lights?
33
What colour is the light on the left hand side?
Red
What colour is the light on the right hand side?
Green
What angle are the lights on the side visible from?
110°
Where is the white light located?
At the rear
What voltage is supplied to the navigation lights?
28v
Where are the anti collision lights located?
Top and bottom of the fuselage
If a light has a rotational speed of 40rpm, what is the lightning frequency?
80
What voltage is supplied to the anti collision lights?
28v
What is used inside of the strobe lights to build up an electrical charge?
A set of capacitors
What is the typical flashing frequency of a light?
60-70 flashes per minute
How much voltage do the capacitors store to create the flash?
450v
What voltage is supplied to the landing lights?
28v
What is the power rating of the landing lights?
600watts
When will the retractable lights switch on?
When fully extended
Why are retractable lights fitted with a clutch?
So the can retract at excessive airspeed
What is the power rating on taxiing lights?
250watts
What is fitted inside a combined taxi/landing light?
Two filaments of 400watts and 1000watts
Where are ice inspection lights used?
On the leading edge or engine intake lip
What voltage is supplied to the ice inspection lights?
28V
What is meant by integral lighting?
Part of the instrument
What is meant by flood lighting?
External to the instrument
Why is a thunderstorm switch installed?
So the pilots can see the instrument in a storm
