Aircraft Lighting System Flashcards
Basic Categories of Interior Lighting System
incandescent, fluorescent
includes instrument lights, overhead lights, step lights, reading lights, etc
interior lighting system
includes position, landing, taxi, anti-collision, and wing inspection lights
exterior lighting system
Different Types of Lamps Used in External Lighting
incandescent, halogen, xenon
also known as navigation lights
position lights
used to indicate the location and movement of an aircraft during night operations
position lights
found in two basic styles depending on the age of the aircraft
anti-collision lights
________ were originally equipped with rotating beacons either on top of the vertical stabilizer or on top or bottom of the fuselage.
older aircrafts
________ often utilize solid state electronics to create a flashing or strobe-type anti-collision light.
Newer aircrafts
typically contains a stationary light bulb and a rotating reflector covered by a red glass lens
rotating beacon system
can be mounted in the leading edge of the wing, in the cowling or on landing gear struts
landing and taxi lights
purpose of this equipment is to remove or prevent the buildup of ice on critical surfaces
anti-ice or deicing equipment
typically flush mounted on the fuselage or engine nacelle and are directed toward the leading edge of the wing
wing inspection lights
generally the most needed repair for lighting systems for which the most critical task is the installation of the correct bulb
lamp replacement
