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1. 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Mounting Figure 13c 3X 6 32 Mounting Holes 6 32 x 5 16 suggested screw length Heli Coil Insert 3 Suggested Mounting Hole Pattern Dimensions Figure 13b 3 60 91mm NOTE RED LEDs TO FRONT 0 125 DRAIN HOLE LOWER MOUNT ONLY O MOIS 3 92 100mm E ein Q 172 IN Q e MFG LABEL GROUND BLACK 20AWG 14VDC 6 1 0 18AWG 28VDC 12 1 0 14VDC RED 20AWG 6 1 0 Or 28VDC WHITE 18AWG 12 1 0 Document 05131 Rev B 1 3 Models 9052007 9052017 Exploded View Parts Figure 14a 1 4 Document 05131 Rev B Dimensions Figure 14b QTY QTYIITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 3 60 _ 01 0790520 07 Model 9052007 28V Upper 91mm 01 0790520 17 Model 9052017 28V Lower 1 1 1 01 0290522 00 Assy 28V 1 1 2 38 0250885 00 Gasket Lens 1 3 68 4971082A30 Lens Clear 1 4 68 4971082A31 Lens Clear 1 1 5 07 571361 100 Adapter Mounting 4 4 6 16 0050506135 Washer 4 Lock Spring MS35338 135 NEE 414 7 14 0050505 14 Screw 4 40 X 5 16 PPHMS 551957 14 RED LEDs Mounting Figure 14c 3
2. 22 60 NES MS3102R10SL 3P Passage Hole 6 32 Flat Head 75 100 Countersink typ 5 x 2 156 thru Countersink to 2 281x100 on a 4 656 bolt circle 20 Document 05131 Rev B MS CONNECTOR WIRING REAR VIEW BLACK 28VDC LED N C 7 GND MODULE Wiring Diagram Figure 20d CONNECTOR MS3102R10SL 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Models 7108020 7108030 Exploded View Parts Figure 21a QTY QTY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 01 0771080 20 Model 7108020 EC Style Dimensions Figure 21b 01 0771080 30 Model 7108030 EC Style w MS Connector 13 0050513 44 Nut 4 40 HEX SS MS35649 244 16 0050506135 Washer 4 Lock spring MS35338 135 11 450845 300 Housing 39 5903711 25 Connector MS3102E10SL 3P 38 0271394 00 Gasket Adapter EC STYLE 07 771393 110 Adapter Plate EC STYLE 01 0271085 00 Assy 28V 16 0050506136 Washer 6 Lock spring MS35338 136 ONO AR WIN a 14 0050503 30 Screw 6 32 X PPHMS MS51957 30 e 38 0250885 00 Gasket Lens 68 4971082A30 Lens Clear N
3. 14VDC Red 18 Ga or 8 Update aircraft records complete Form 337 and obtain FAA field De approval for installation If not covered under STC eligibility list TEFLON WIRE 12 1 LG 3 3 32 79mm Adapter Plate MFG Label 24 Document 205131 Rev B Models 7105500 7105501 Exploded View Parts Figure 25a Screw 4 40 X 5 16 PPHMS MS51957 14 P N 14 0050505 14 Washer 4 Lock Spring MS35338 135 P N 16 0050506135 Lens Retainer Model 71055 series LED installation P N 19 171047 100 Lens P N 68 4971046 30 Lens Gasket P N 38 0250885 00 Screw 6 32 X 3 8 PPHMS MS51957 28 P N 14 0050503 28 Washer 6 Lock Spring MS35338 136 P N 16 0050506136 LED Module Assembly P N 28V 01 0271057 01 P N 14V 01 0271057 00 M ounting 4 x 1446 32 MTG holes equally spaced on Figure 25b a 1 625 bolt circle 4 x 46 32 MTG holes 1 00 equally spaced on a 1 250 bolt circle Li rea ret p LA 6 32 Flat Head 100 Countersink typ qu Ili Adapter Plate P N 07 771051 100 Suggested Mounting Hole Pattern GROUND il rou AM 7 Black 18 Ga HH TEFLON WIRE 1 12 1 LG HI ih i 14VDC Red 18 Ga or ELSE 28VDC White 18 Ga d oW 2 TEFLON WIRE 12 1 LG ES 744 mad Q 2224 Q Q Ur c 2010
4. MS51957 30 1 1 6 38 0250885 00 Gasket Lens 1 1 7 68 4971082A30 Lens Clear 1 1 8 19 171047 100 Retainer Lens 4 4 9 16 0050506135 Washer 4 Lock Spring MS35338 135 4 4 10 14 0050505 14 Screw 4 40 X 5 16 PPHMS MS51957 14 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Mounting Figure 11c 4 x 6 32 MTG holes equally spaced on a 1 250 bolt circle Front 6 32 Flat Head 100 Countersink typ 4 x 6 32 MTG holes equally spaced on a 1 625 bolt circle 1 00 Dimensions Figure 11b NOTE RED LEDs TO THE FRONT y 3 74 e 95mm lt E LABEL BLACK GROUND 28VDC 18AWG 12 1 0 14VDC 20AWG 6 0 1 0 WHITE 28VDC 18AWG 12 1 0 RED 14VDC 20AWG 6 1 0 Document 05131 Rev B 1 1 Models 9052004 9052014 Exploded View Parts Figure 12a 1 2 Document 05131 Rev B Dimensions Figure 12b QTY QTYIITEM PARTNUMBER DESCRIPTION B Dnm 01 0790520 04 Model 9052004 28V Upper EAE M 01 0790520 14 Model 9052014 28V Lower 66mm 01 0290522 00 Assy 28V 38 0250885 00
5. 01 0770024 01 TAILPOS amp STROBE LT ASSY A500A V 28 01 0770024 00 TAILPOS amp STROBE LT ASSY A500A V 14 DESCRIPTION Model A500A Installation 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Document 05131 Rev B 37 LED LIGHT ASSEMBLIES MODEL 71011 SERIES LED TAIL POSITION LIGHT ASSEMBLY 71011 series are LED tail position lights designed to replace the existing old style tail lights typically seen mounted on most general aviation corporate and helicopter applications They have all the advantages associated with using LED s as a light source improved reliability and reduced operating costs and are available with horizontal or vertical mounts with 14 Volt or 28 Volt versions TSO C30c APPROVED Model 71011 Specifications Mounting Model Part LED Operational Input Exposed 7101102 01 0771011 02 28 VDC 7401103 01077101103 0 3 Amps Waite FAATSO C30c Type lll 22 30 VDC 0 2 Ibs 91gm 1 36 35mm 1 75 45mm 7101112 01 0771011 12 14 VDC 0 5 Amps 7101113 01 0771011 13 Operation Operation cont d Equipment Limitations The approved tail position light assembly drain holes at bottom of unit RTV should never be used should be mounted vertically and as far aft on the aircraft as possible between the rear surface of the light assembly and its on a thermally conductive surface mounting surface Continued Airworthiness The LED tail position light assembly is 11
6. 68 2170504 60 LENS ASSY RED WHITE 1 68 2170504 30 LENS ASSY WHITE 11 1 68217050450 LENSASSY RD 01077001923 STROBE ASSY R S R W A470A D R W 01077001922 STROBE ASSY WHITE A470A D W _ 04077001921 STROBEASSY RS RED MTOAD R 0 070120 STROBE ASSY RED WHITE A470A R W ot 0770019 19 STROBE ASSY WHITE A470A W 01077001918 STROBE ASSY RED A470A R 1 3 50 1 SACF Dimensions Figure 29e Figure 29f REMOVE RTV WHEN UNIT IS MOUNTED i IN AN INVERTED POSITION 46 32 X 5 16 SS HEX NUT MS35649 264 2 58 68 4230044 30 LENS CLEAR N A 01 0450685 00 CLAMP RING 50 H 4 x NA 46 32 X 1 2 PHILLIPS PHMS MS51957 30 Exploded View 38 0230946 00 GASKET LENS 046 THK 02 0350053 00 FLASH TUBE ASSY 01 0770032 00 A450 STROBE LIGHT HEAD ASSEMBLY PART NO DESCRIPTION 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Document 05131 Rev B 29 MODEL A650PG PR SERIES WINGTIP STROBE ANTI COLLISION POSITION LIGHT ASSEMBLY A650 PG PR series wing tip with anti collision amp forward position lights can be used to convert non Whelen position lights into a position anti collision light system The small size allows for mounting into a wing tip enclosure Available in 14 or 28 VDC and in a radio shielded version The forward
7. Model A600PG PR Specifications Model Part LENS Numbers Number Color A600PG1 01 0790006 00 Green A600PG2 01 0790006 01 Position Green Position Green Operation Wingtip anti collision forward position and tail Red Lens position lights all in one compact unit Tail position light eliminates the need for a tail mounted position light Available in 14 or 28 volts and in a radio shielded version The forward position lamp is 26 watts and the taillight lamp is 25 watts Installation The A600 Series must be properly mounted to comply with FAR Part 91 205 c 2 amp c 3 The light assembly must be mounted so that the light distribution pattern is not obstructed by any parts of the aircraft A limited amount of obstruction is permitted Ref FAR Part 23 1401 for anti collision lights and PAR 23 1387 for position lights The convergence of the two wingtip tail position must occur within 1200 feet directly behind the aircraft to comply with field of coverage requirements The baseplate must be mounted parallel to the vertical amp horizontal centerlines of the aircraft to project the patterns properly Mounting 1 If necessary fabricate the mounting pattern using dimensions found in Figure 40a 2 Make the necessary wiring connections using 18 gauge wire for the posi tion lights and Whelen 16 gauge 3 c cable for the strobe lights All connec tions must use FAA approved techniques 3 Remove the two 6 32 x
8. Gasket Lens 68 4971082A30 Lens Clear 68 4971082 1 Lens Clear 38 0250225 00 Seal 07 571304 100 Adapter 5 Hole Lens Retainer 16 0050506135 Washer 4 Lock Spring MS35338 135 O NIO QI OJIN A 14 0050505 14 Screw 4 40 X 5 16 PPHMS MS51957 14 Mounting Figure 12c 6 32 Flat Head 100 Countersink typ 5 x 6 32 MTG holes on a 4 656 bolt circle NOTE RED LEDs TO THE FRONT i ej 3 64 GIS 92mm Olle Mounting eg Gasket 1 A MFG LABEL GROUND BLACK 18AWG 12 1 0 28VDC WHITE 18AWG 12 1 0 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Models 9052005 9052015 9052055 Exploded View Parts Figure 13a QTY QTY QTY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 01 0790520 05 Model 9052005 28V Upper 01 0790520 15 Model 9052015 28V Lower Gc e M 01 0790520 55 Model 9052055 14V Upper 1 1 1 01 0290522 00 Assy 28V 1 2 01 0290522 50 Assy 14V 1 1 1 3 38 0250885 00 Gasket Lens 1 1 4 68 4971082 30 Lens Clear 1 5 68 4971082 31 Lens Clear 1 1 1 6 07 571361 100 Adapter Mounting 4 4 4 7 16 0050506135 Washer 4 Lock Spring MS35338 135 4 4 4 8 14 0050505 14 Screw 4 40 X 5 16 PPHMS MS51957 14
9. L 1 4 19 170052 009 RETAINER LENS A626 e a O _ 1 1 68 2290005 30 LENS CLEAR A612 STROBE POWER SUPPLY CROSS REFERENCE REPLACEMENT LISTING Old Part Number Old Model Number Description Current Replacement p p PN 01 0770029 HR DFA 14 28 Self Contained Strobe DoubleFlash 14 or 28 VDC A402A lens 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Document 05131 Rev B 43 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS FLOW CHART Inspect Lens Excessive scratches discolorations or cracking Yes Replace Lens No Check Lens Mounting Loose or missing hardware Yes Tighten or Replace No Check Operation Improper Operation m Check wiring and connections Refer to trouble shooting procedures for No strobe lights Complete 44 Document 205131 Rev B STROBE SYSTEM TROUBLE SHOOTING TROUBLE SHOOTING PROCEDURES FOR AVIATION ANTI COLLISION STROBE LIGHT SYSTEMS WHEN REPAIRING WHELEN ANTI COLLISION STROBE LIGHT SYSTEMS USE ONLY WHELEN FAA APPROVED HARDWARE BE CAREFUL OF STROBE LIGHT PARTS THAT ARE SIMILAR IN APPEARANCE The Whelen Aviation Strobe Light is a condenser discharge strobe light system A condenser is charged to approximately 450 volts DC then discharged across a xenon flash tube at controlled intervals The con denser is parallel across the xenon flash tube that is designed to hold off the 450 volt
10. Model 71011 Series Parts List QTY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 01 0771011 02 MODEL 7101102 LED TAIL POSITION LIGHT FINAL ASSEMBLY 28VDC 01 0771011 03 MODEL 7101103 LED TAIL POSITION LIGHT FINAL ASSEMBLY 28VDC 01 0771011 12 MODEL 7101112 LED TAIL POSITION LIGHT FINAL ASSEMBLY 14VDC 01 0771011 13 MODEL 7101113 LED TAIL POSITION LIGHT FINAL ASSEMBLY 14VDC 1 1a 01 0290307 02 ASSY LED VERTICAL MOUNT TAIL POSITION LIGHT 28V 1 1b 01 0290307 03 ASSY LED VERTICAL MOUNT TAIL POSITION LIGHT 28V 1 1c 01 0290307 12 ASSY LED HORIZONTAL MOUNT TAIL POSITION LIGHT 14V 1 1d 01 0290307 13 ASSY LED HORIZONTAL MOUNT TAIL POSITION LIGHT 14V 1 2 38 0231061 00 GASKET LENS LED TAIL POSITION LIGHT 1 3 68 3970991 30 LENS CLEAR TAIL POSITION LIGHT 1 4 19 0150350 03 RETAINER MASK 635 TALL 2 5 14 0050505 18 SCREW 4 40 x 5 8 PPHMS MS51957 18 2 6 13 040130 040 NUT 4 40 x 1 4 HEX BRASS for shipping 1 7 46 0750898 00 28V PIGTAIL ASSEMBLY 6 BLK WHT 1 8 46 0750898 01 14V PIGTAIL ASSEMBLY 6 BLK RED 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Document 05131 Rev B 39 MODEL A600 PG PR SERIES INSTALLATION A600 PG PR series wing tip anti collision forward position and tail position lights all in one compact unit Tail position light eliminates the need for a tail mounted position light Available in 14 or 28 VDC and in a radio shielded version The forward position lamp is 26 watts and the taillight lamp is 25 watts
11. WK _ L d L a amp 1 q e zx i 1 d Y i IE H ENGINEERING COMPANY INC Aviation Warning Industry Engineers for the ANTI COLLISION LIGHT SYSTEMS INSTALLATION AND SERVICE MANUAL J UNE 2010 Approved under SIC SA6NE STC SA21NE STC SA615EA STC SA800EA 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Document 05131 Rev B 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 28 29 30 31 INDEX 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 Table of Contents Company Information Strobe System Requirements Aircraft Not Specifically Mentioned on the Eligibility List Strobe System Wiring Strobe Power Supply Installation Strobe Power Supplies HDACF A490ATSC A490TCF A490TCCF LED Light Assemblies 90520 Series Models 01 51 04 14 05 15 55 07 17 08 18 LED Light Assemblies 71080 Series Models 01 06 51 04 14 05 15 07 17 08 18 20 30 Self Contained Light Assemblies 70900 Series Models 04 05 Self Contained Light Assemblies 71055 Series Models 00 01 HRCFA SACFA amp A440 Series Strobe Lighthead Assemblies A470A Series SACF and H102 H103 Mounting Adapters A650PG PR Series LED Light Assemblies 71110 Series A610 A612 Series A625 Series A500A Series LED Light Assemblies 71011 Series A600 PG PR Series A650 Series Strobe Pow
12. 0 8 Ibs Ogm 0 67 amps 3 0 amps peak average 3 seconds 0 75 Ibs Ogm 0 8 Ibs Ogm 1 34 amps 6 0 amps peak FAA TSO C96a Class III 14 or 28 VDC and ground leads equipped with an appropriate sized breaker to be supplied to the LED Flashing Split Anticollision Light Assembly System Both leads must be connected by an approved FAA connection Insure that the wire leads are clear of any obstructions and ty wrap as required Install the light assembly by securing to the aircraft using appropriate approved hardware Refer to page 2 All inverted bottom mounted units shall require waterproof ing of the flasher base assembly to the aircraft Check all avionics systems for interference from this installa tion flight check should be performed by a properly certified pilot Update aircraft records as required Update aircraft records complete Form 337 and obtain FAA field approval for installa tion if not covered under STC eligibility list Models 9052001 9052051 Exploded View Parts Figure 11a QTY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 01 0790520 01 Model 9052001 28V 01 0790520 51 Model 9052051 14V 1 1 07 771051 100 Adapter Plate 8 Hole 1 2 01 0290522 00 Assy 28V 1 E 3 01 0290522 50 Assy 14V 4 4 4 16 0050506136 Washer 6 Lock Spring MS35338 136 4 4 5 14 0050503 30 Screw 6 32 X 1 2
13. 19 171047 100 Retainer Lens P Pr c x A gt 14 0050505 14 Screw 4 40 5 16 51957 14 Gene 28VDC WHITE e BLACK N C LED MODULE GND B MS CONNECTOR WIRING REAR VIEW Wiring Diagram Figure 21d CONNECTOR MS3102R10SL Model 7108020 28VDC GROUND WHITE BLACK 18GA 18GA 12 1 0 12 1 0 Mounting Figure 21c 2ATD SUGGESTED MOUNTING PATTERN Models 7108020 amp 7108030 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc 4X 2 218 P gt Y 2 70 69mm 2 25 57mm 2 Model de CD 7108020 19 QD 3 74 dG OD 95mm QI OD MFG LABEL MTG GASKET REF 28VDC GROUND WHITE P B 18AWG 18AWG 12 1 0 12 1 0 Model de 7108030 9l 5 79 ie 147mm omo 175 2 05 52mm GASKET REF BONNET MS3102R10SL 3P Document 05131 Rev B 21
14. 2 Fix a navigational type plotter or protractor to the string with weighted thread fixed to the center of the scale for a plumb bob 3 Level the aircraft or determine the offset angle 4 Pull the string over the point of solid angle blockage Ref Fig 6 page 4 Any angles greater than 75 degrees vertical are not a factor 5 Apply the vertical and horizontal angles to the graph paper Ref Fig 4 8 and instructions in text of paragraph b6 amp c of Chapter 4 A flight test will be performed by properly certified pilot with reference to paragraph 52 a b of Chapter 4 COMPLETING THE ANTI COLLISION LIGHT INSTALLATION 1 Check all avionics systems for interference from this installation reference AC 43 13 2A Chapter 4 Paragraph 52 b 2 A flight check will be performed by a properly certificated pilot with reference to AC 43 13 2A Paragraph 52 a and b 3 If a solid angle blockage document must be established it should be performed after all masking has been installed and all flight test ing is completed See page 3 of this manual 4 WATERPROOFING OF STROBE LIGHT INSTALLATIONS When necessary to waterproof the installation of a strobe light mounting to the aircraft apply GE silicone rubber RTV 102 or equivalent around the open area where water could get in 5 Label all switches and breakers install Pilot Warning Placard 6 Up date aircraft records and complete form 337 STROBE SYSTEM WIRING Int
15. An approved lighting system consists of 9 A flight check should be performed by a properly certi two lights one located on each wingtip The baseplate must be fied pilot mounted parallel to the vertical and horizontal centerlines of the air craft to project the patterns properly The strobe tube assembly must 10 Update aircraft records as required be connected to a strobe power supply such as Whelen model 70888 70879 or other approved models Dimensions CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS The 71110 series LED wingtip posi Figure 32a tion light assembly is designed with LED s If any one LED fails the unit must be repaired or replaced Inspect the lens Replace if there is excessive scratching discolor ation or cracking INSTALLATION PROCEDURES The following information is to assist in the installation of a Whelen 71110 LED Forward Position Light otrobe System 1 Choose appropriate 71110 series replacement light assembly 2 The installation procedure described in the following text will be confined to a single light installation but is identical for multiple light installations 3 Remove the old light locate and save the existing VDC lead and ground lead Clean and prep ends as required 4 Make sure the existing system is equipped with an appropriate sized breaker Connect the existing 14 28 VDC lead to the POSITIVE wire on the input cable assembly supplied with the 0125 light assembly Connect the existi
16. Figure 40b 1 7 43mm TAIL LIGHT WIRES BLUE NO POLARITY POS 3 WHITE TRIGGER POS 2 BLACK CATHODE POS 1 RED ANODE RED 14 or 28VDC BLACK GROUND DIA 18 AWG TEFLON LEAD LENGTH 6 00 1 00 Model A600 SERIES Exploded View Parts Figure 41a Replacement Parts _ Model A600 Installation e T Oc N T 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Document 05131 Rev B 41 MODEL A650 SERIES INSTALLATION A650 series converts W1285 position lights into a position anti collision system by removing the existing retainer amp replacing it with the A650 assembly Radio shielded version available Model A650 Specifications Model Part ud Exposed A650 01 0770053 00 Standard Unit Runs White FAA PMA 0 2 Ibs 91gm 2 4 61mm A650D 01 0770053 13 Radio Shielded A650 Operation Converts existing Whelen W1285 position lights into a position anti collision light system by removing the existing retainer and replacing it with the A650 assembly Available in a radio shielded version A650 Wingtip Strobe Light To install the Whelen A650 strobe lighthead assembly on the aircraft proceed with the following instructions Remove the wingtip navigation light and wingtip when necessary Install the nylon three position
17. unit may be sealed around periphery with RTV or equivalent 5 Re attach lens retainer Wiring 1 The strobe connector should plug into the Whelen 16 gauge inter connect ing cable or a Whelen strobe power supply Observe the following strobe color coding PIN 1 RED Anode PIN 2 BLACK Cathode PIN 3 WHITE Trigger Caution When pins 1 amp 2 or pins 2 amp 3 are reversed the system will appear to operate normally however this condition will cause pre mature flash tube failure 2 Connect the forward position light wires as follows using 18 gauge approved aviation wire or cable RED 14 or 28 volts depending on aircraft voltage BLACK Ground 30 Document 205131 Rev B Model Part Lens Peak Input Approvals Nav Light Input Current Height 2 0 Amps 14 VDC Dependant on strobe power supply used 1 0 Amps 10AmpsQ28VDC 28 VDC 1 0 Amps 28 VDC Dimensions ud 98mm Figure 30a 1 75 19mm Figure 30b Pin 1 RED Anode Pin 2 BLACK Cathode Pin 3 WHITE Trigger RED 14 28 VDC BLACK GROUND Mounting Diagram BOTTOM VIEW Figure 30c 1 00 13mm Length Width 25mm 140 DIA 3 MTG HOLES 280 DIA X 100 DIMPLE OPP SIDE Exploded View Figure 31a Before After With Modified Wingtip A650
18. 01 0790520 17 5 Hole Adapter 9052008 01 0790520 08 SConn 5 Hole Adapter 9052018 01 0790520 18 lower mount 3 75 Adapter Clear LED Red White 9052015 01 0790520 15 Flying Leads Lower Polycarbonate 3 75 Adapter Flying Leads 9052055 01 0790520 55 14 VDC Operation The Model 90520 series LED Flashing Split Anti collision Light Assembly meets the requirements of FAR 91 205 c 3 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS The 90520 series LED Flashing Split Anti collision Light Assembly is designed with 4 vertical columns consisting of 4 red LEDs each and 4 vertical columns consisting of 3 white LEDs each Should any one LED or any vertical column fail the unit must be repaired or replaced Inspect the lens and replace if there is excessive scratching discoloration or cracking INSTALLATION PROCEDURES The following information is to assist in the installation of a Whelen LED Flashing Split Anti collision Light System 1 The installation procedure described in the following text will be confined to a single light installation but is identical for multiple light installations 2 Using the suggested mounting hole pattern prepare the aircraft for means to secure the LED Flashing Split Anti collision Light assembly Remove any existing mounting adapters 1 0 Document 05131 Rev B TSO C96a CLASS III APPROVED 9052001 51 _ _ ad pas 9052005 15 55 0 67 amps 3 0 amps peak 1 34 amps 6 0 amps peak
19. 1200 ft is an approved anti collision strobe light system FUSELAGE In a fuselage mounted anti collision strobe light system a minimum of two strobe lights are necessary to get the required vertical cover age This is an approved anti collision system ENCLOSED WINGTIP Enclosed wingtip anti colli sion strobe lights require a third strobe light on the tail or vertical fin to fill in the required light envelope This is an approved anti collision system Document 05131 Rev B 3 AIRCRAFT NOT SPECIFICALLY MENTIONED ON THE ELIGIBILITY LIST ANTI COLLISION LIGHT INSTALLATION PROCEDURES STC SA800EA STC SA615EA STC SA21NE The following information is to assist in the installation of a custom Whelen anti collision strobe light system on any aircraft and how to return the aircraft back to service with compliance to FAR Part 91 205 c 3 1 Choose the anti collision light system which is most applicable to the aircraft NO With reference to the STC s Limitation and Conditions for field of coverage requirements Check the field of coverage of the pro posed location These STC s document that Whelen s anti collision strobe lights meet the requirements as specified in AC 43 13 2A Chapter 4 PAR 51 a and b 1 STC SA615EA covers replacement of original equipment STC SA800EA and STC SA21NE cover installation of new anti collision light systems Vertical fin mounted anti collision
20. 3 Position Male Connector with Pins 442 01 0410823 00 3 Position Female Connector with Sockets 444 02 0230007 00 2 Position Male Connector with Pins A446 02 0230085 00 2 Position Female Connector with Sockets 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Document 05131 Rev B 5 STROBE POWER SUPPLY INSTALLATION INSTALLATION PROCEDURES Location 1 Consider areas or locations designated by the aircraft man ufacturer Do not mount the strobe power supply closer than three 3 feet of the ADF loop 2 For alternate locations consider areas such as the cabin baggage compartment the floor under the seat nonstruc tural bulkheads firewalls etc 3 If necessary fabricate support brackets or shelves and attach them to the aircraft structure to provide a mounting surface that will withstand the inertia forces stipulated in chapters 1 amp 3 of AC 43 13 2A 4 An IA or other representative of the FAA must approve documentation of structural integrity of the fabricated instal lation 5 When installing the strobe light power supply in an inverted position drill a 3 16 diameter hole in the lowest corner of the cover to provide for moisture drainage Care must be taken not to let the drill protrude into the power supply for it will inflict damage to the electronic components 6 Specifically call out the location of the strobe light power supply on FAA form 337 I
21. 312 retainer mounting screws and retainer 4 Attach the base assembly to the wingtip using 3 46 32 counter sunk screws unit may be sealed around periphery with RTV or equivalent 5 Re attach lens retainer see Figure 23a 140 DIA 3 MOUNTING HOLES FOR 446 32 SCREWS Figure 40a Wiring 1 The strobe connector should plug into the Whelen interconnecting cable or a Whelen strobe power supply 40 Document 5131 Rev B Approvals 4 0 amps 14 VDC Dependant on FAA TSO C30b FAA PMA strobe Nav Light Exposed Input Current Height Operational UO Length Voltage Width 4 0 amps 14 VDC 2 0 amps 28 VDC 2 4 61mm 0 8 Ibs 363gm 5 63 143mm ower suppl 2 0 amps 28 VDC a d 4 0 amps 14 VDC 2 0 amps 28 VDC Observe the following strobe color coding PIN 1 RED Anode PIN 2 BLACK Cathode PIN 3 WHITE Trigger Caution When pins 1 amp 2 or pins 2 amp 3 are reversed the system will appear to operate normally however this condition will cause pre mature flash tube failure 2 Connect the forward position light wires as follows RED 14 or 28 volts depending on aircraft voltage BLACK Ground 3 The tail position light has no polarity as noted by both wires being BLUE Connect one BLUE wire to 14 or 28 volts depending on aircraft voltage Connect the other BLUE wire to ground see Figure 40b Dimensions
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23. A500AH14 01 0770024 02 A500AH28 01 0770024 03 J2 CONNECTOR WIRING J1 CONNECTOR WIRING MT POS 1 RED ANODE POS 1 BLUE POS 2 BLACK CATHODE POS 2 BLUE GROUND POS 3 WHITE TRIGGER PIGTAIL 19 02 0350375 01 FLASH TUBE AND SOCKET ASSY A506DM 1 1 1 15 68 4270002 34 LENS RFI COATED A457AC 1 1 1 14 02 0350375 00 FLASH TUBE AND SOCKET ASSY 5060 i 1 1 1 1 12 02 0350034 00 FLASH TUBE AND SOCKET ASSY A506 2121212121212 8 NA HEXNUT s4 40X 1 4 BRASS 1 1 1 7 34 0428070 64 LAMP ESG HALOGEN 28 VOLT A508 28 1 1 1 1 6 34 0412070 63 LAMP ERC HALOGEN 14 VOLT A508 14 GASKET 455 i 1 1 1 1 4 68 4270002 30 CLEARGLASSPLAINDOME A457A 1 1 3 19 0150350 02 RETAINER MASK VERTICAL 1 1 2 19 0150350 01 RETAINER MASK HORIZONTAL 44 40 X 1 2 PHILLIPS PHMS MS51957 17 LI LL T 01 0770024 07 TAILPOS amp STROBE LT ASSY A500A H D 28 1 T 01077002406 TAILPOS amp STROBE LT ASSY A500A H D 14 s 01 0770024 05 TAILPOS amp STROBE LT ASSY A500A V D 28 01 0770024 04 TAILPOS amp STROBE LT ASSY A500A V D 14 l lf 01 0770024 03 TAILPOS amp STROBE LTASSY A500A H 28 1 01 0770024 02 TAILPOS amp STROBE LTASSY A500A H 14
24. A612D A615 A616 A626 01 0450685 00 68 2170504 50 68 2170504 60 68 2170504 30 11 430005 100 19 130000 100 19 0150350 01 19 0150350 02 19 190000 009 02 0250274 00 38 0130107 00 68 4290001 30 02 0350033 00 02 0350057 00 02 0350054 00 19 130074 009 01 0430011 00 01 0410823 00 02 0230081 00 02 0230007 00 02 0230085 00 38 0230002 00 68 4270002 30 02 0350038 35 02 0350038 37 02 0350038 36 01 0770044 00 01 0770044 02 01 0770044 01 01 0710834 00 06 150058 001 02 0350034 00 02 0350260 00 34 0412070 63 34 0428070 64 02 0350259 00 19 170049 009 02 0250276 00 68 2290005 30 02 0350071 35 68 4250066 30 38 0130090 00 19 170052 009 Description Clamp Ring Assy 6260 Optic Lens Red Optic Lens Split Red White Optic Lens White uN Taillight Mounting Cup SA402 Taillight Lens Retainer SA406 Retainer Horizontal Mount SA4181 Retainer Vertical Mount W1282 Retainer for A428 Lens W1283 Strobe Tube Assy W1284G Gasket Spacer for A428 Lens W1284R Lens W12852 Lens Radio Shielded W129014 Lens Retainer Assy Radio Shielded W129028 Strobe Tube Assy A430 Series Mounting Adapter Ring Kit 3 Pin Connector amp contacts Kit 3 Socket Connector amp contacts Trigger Jumper Plug for HDACF Kit 2 Pin Connector amp contacts Kit 2 Socket Connector amp contacts Gasket A457A Lens Lens Lens Shielded Lens Retainer Assy Radio Shielded Vertical Mounting Lens Retainer Assy Radio Shielded Horizontal M
25. Anti Collision Strobe Lights Rudder mounted anti collision lights should be located top center of the rudder hinge center line or rudder balance must be established after installation Refer to AC 43 13 2A Chapter 4 Paragraph 55 e Rudder Installation The rudder or fin cap is excellent for shadowing the prop and cabin area if the light is mounted far enough back x NOTE Mounting an A450 or A470A strobe lighthead assembly on a vertical fin or rudder can be accomplished by fabricating a mounting adapter similar to the ones shown in illustrations A470A Dimensions Figure 29c Figure 29b Round or streamline tubing cut to fit Metal bracket shaped to fit the vertical fin or rudder or vertical fin welded to 2 12 OD rudder with 2 1 2 OD 040 thick disc riveted 40 thick disc Reference AC 43 13 1B in place Reference AC 43 13 1B Chapter 2 Chapter 2 Section 2 Fabrication and installation of these mounting brackets are referenced in this approved installation manual and AC 43 13 1B and 2A Documentation of structural integrity of the fabricated installation must be approved by an IA or other representative of the FAA Conformity inspections will be performed with reference to approved techniques and procedures specified in this manual see page 3 Exploded View Figure 29d E 68 2170504R60 LENS ASSY R S RED WHITE E 68 2170504R30 LENS ASSY R S WHITE E 68 2170504R50 LENS ASSY R S RED
26. BREAKDOWN AIRCRAFT STROBE BEACONS on 4 E32 amp SA402 A457B D A628 D OPTIONAL OPTIONAL O A457A ooo RR A402A 01 0450685 00 455 4 C gt D 01 0450685 00 x NC sno di 9 Z A508 Z SA406 A A441 A625 A441 A441 A450 OR VERTICAL 12 A612 D A626 D A626 A626 D OPTIONAL OPTIONAL OPTIONAL W1284 W1284 A612 A612 A457A QUON uae NL IMPORTANT NOTE When ordering models A500A and A555A or lens assembly part number A457B D make sure to SPECIFY HORIZONTAL 2 o gt S N gt 2 N A610 vt A427 3 A508 A441 A615 A600 PR A650 PR A650 W1285 PR A600 PG A650 PG W1285 PG 48 Document 205131 Rev B WHELEN LED amp STROBE TECHNOLOGY FOR YOUR AIRCRAFT FROM WHELEN ENGINEERING THE LEADER IN AVIATION LIGHTING For a complete look at Whelen and it s line of Aviation Automotive and Mass Notification Products Please visit us on the WEB at Model 71055 www whelen com Whelen Products are proudly made in the U S A Background Photo Courtesy of Cessna Flyer Magazine December 2008 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Document 05131 Rev B 49 NOTES 50 Document 05131 Rev B NOTES 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Document 05131 Rev B 51 AAI am tmm ENGINEERING COMPANY INC 51 WINTHROP ROAD CHESTER CT 06412 0684 PHONE 860 526 9504 FAX
27. Ibs Ogm 0 75 Ibs Ogm 0 87 Ibs Ogm 0 80 Ibs Ogm FAA TSO C96a Class 150 0 87 amps ecp average 0 75 Ibs Ogm 0 87 Ibs Ogm 0 75 Ibs 09 0 87 Ibs Ogm 0 65 Ibs 295gm approved FAA connection Insure that the wire leads are clear of any obstructions and ty wrap as required 4 Install the light assembly by first removing the lens Remove the adapter plate Attach the adapter plate to the aircraft mounting holes Refer to page 2 Reinstall the light assembly and lens 5 All inverted bottom mounted units shall require waterproof ing of the flasher base assembly to the aircraft Note Drill a 1 8 hole in the center of the lens for bottom mount units 6 Check all avionics systems for interference from this installa tion 7 flight check should be performed by a properly certified pilot 8 Update aircraft records as required amp obtain FAA field approval for installation if not covered under STC eligibility list Model 71080 Series Class helicopter beacon red only can now replace Model 70905 beacon now available with new style mounts and electrical connections 28 amp 14 VDC EC style coming soon 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Models 7108001 7108006 7108051 Exploded View Parts Figure 17a 01 074080 01 01 0771080 54 moeel7iosost aa 14 07 771051 100 adapter Piate Hoe ae 0777105120 Aeg 1 3 9010
28. It is equipped to flash up to five 5 other like units simultaneously when an 18 gauge wire is connected to outlet 3 on the input power connector amp OUTPUT 1 Anode 2 Cathode Trigger POS 1 RED POS 2 BLACK POS 3 SYNC Figure 8a Looking at the power supply connectors with the mounting plate flat on a bench the left connector is the strobe outlet The right connector is the power input and synchronization Left Connector Power Output Pin 1 Top RED wire anode Pin 2 Center BLACK wire cathode Pin 3 Bottom WHITE wire trigger ees Right Connector Power Input 1 RED wire 13 to 30 volt positive input Pin 2 Center BLACK wire ground Pin 3 Bottom Synchronization pin lf synchronization is desired connect an 18 gauge wire between pin 3 on each power supply Figure 8b Mounting 5 675 1 600 938 MTG MTG 187 DIA 8 MOUNTING HOLES Figure 8c 8 Document 05131 Rev B MODEL A490TCF STROBE POWER SUPPLY FAA PMA APPROVED Model Number A490TCF Part Number 01 0770006 08 MODEL A490TCCF STROBE POWER SUPPLY FAA PMA APPROVED Model Number A490TCCF Part Number 01 0770006 09 Specifications Both Models Current Draw 1 7 Amps Q 14 VDC 0 85 Amps 28 VDC Weight 1 2 Ibs Length 5 00 Width
29. SELF CONTAINED LIGHT ASSEMBLIES MODEL 70900 SERIES TSO C96a CLASS FLASHING ANTI COLLISION LIGHT ASSEM BLY APPROVED 70900 series are FAA TSO compliant self contained anti collision lights for fixed wing aircraft An external power unit is not required Conservative lab life results greater than 20 000 hours No EMI or RFI produced All units meet the minimum requirements stated in FAR Parts 23 amp 25 for anti collision light systems used on fixed wing aircraft Ref Class 111 100 effective candela of SAE AS8017a minimum performance standards STC SA615EA approved Models 7090004 amp 7090005 are designed to replace existing light assemblies with the 3 3 4 95mm dia mount ing pattern Ref Whelen HRCFA series 90081 series and old style rotating beacons It has the same mounting hole pattern No modification to the aircraft is required Model 70900 Specifications Model Part LENS 7090004 01 0770900 04 Clear 3 3 4 dia mount 7090005 01 0770900 05 Aviation Red Operation Equipment Limitations The Model 70900 series LED anti collision light assembly meets the requirements of FAR 23 1401 25 1401 and 91 205 c 3 If certification for night operations is requested the airplane must have an anti collision light system that consists of one or more approved anti collision lights located so that their light will not impair the flight crew members vision or detract from the con spicuity of the position lig
30. Update aircraft records as required and obtain FAA field designed with 6 LED s If any one LED fails the unit must be repaired approval for installation if not covered under STC or replaced Inspect the lens Replace if there is excessive scratching eligability list discoloration or cracking Installation Procedures The following information is to assist you in Dimensions and Mounting Detail installing a Whelen tail position light Figure 38a 171 1 Choose the appropriate model light assembly which is most 43mm MD applicable to your aircraft mm Model 7101102 shown for reference 2 Remove the old light locate and save the existing 28VDC lead 3 46 35mm and ground lead 7101102 amp 7101103 Clean and prep ends Dis as required 22 Bp 2x 4 40 x 5 8 16mm 1 750 3 Use the existing mounting holes and hardware 53 4 Model 7101101 secure the existing connector onto the base Drain Hole of the light assembly For Models 7101102 amp 7101103 connect T TYP 2 PLCS the existing 28 VDC lead to the white 20 AWG lead on the input 20AWG Teflon Wire cable assembly supplied with light assembly Connect the exist 8 203mm _ T ing ground lead to the black 20 AWG wire on the input cable _ 190 25mm assembly If a chassis ground wire exists on the aircraft connect it to the chassis ground wi
31. Whelen Engineering Company Inc Document 05131 Rev B 25 MODEL HRCFA SERIES SELF CONTAINED STROBE ANTI COLLISION LIGHT ASSEMBLY HRCFA series is a self contained CometFlash strobe anti collision light The unique polycarbonate optic lens and reflector design re directs stray light rays into the horizontal plane to provide maximum 360 of uniform light coverage Available in _ three different lens colors aviation red aviation white and split aviation red white and in radio shielded configurations FAA approved as a direct replacement for any rotating beacon that uses a 3 3 4 95mm dia mounting hole Can be installed in the vertical fin or the fuselage Fuselage installation requires the A440 mounting adapter Operates between 10 to 30 VDC Model HRCFA Specifications MODEL SACF SELF CONTAINED STROBE ANTI COLLISION LIGHT ASSEMBLY Standard Assembly 3 3 4 95mm diameter mounting hole in the vertical fin or the fuselage Radio Shielded RFI Shielded ith wi MS Connector Model Part Polycarbonate Input Current Split Red White Split Red White 3 2 amps 14 VDC 1 6 amps 28 VDC FAA PMA 1 5 Ibs 680gm SACF series self contained CometFlash strobe anti collision light which utilizes the same power supply amp housing as the model HRCFA It uses an aviation white glass lens only ideal for agricultural applications where chemicals ge used Be
32. Wingtip Strobe Light Installation on Later Model Cessna Wingtips with Shortened Light Base Because Cessna has modified the Type E Series Wingtip Navigation Light by cutting off the back 1 3 inch and designed their wingtip to fit in closer to the light it will be necessary to do a little fiberglass work when completing this installation The A650 can be installed on these Cessnas in the manner below and instructions above 1 Remove the wingtip and the navigation light assembly A650 Replacement Parts ji 2 Take a complete Model W1285 navigation light with an A650 head assembly installed or an A650 PR or PG and place it in position on the wingtip Mark around the navigation light base plate to get an outline of the navigation light profile on the wingtip inch clearance around the A650 strobe head assembly and the wingtip 4 To fill in the hole in the wingtip made by this trimming and to provide a platform for the navigation and strobe light assembly mount the naviga tional light base plate on the wingtip using the two 2 forward screws with a sheet of polyvinyl between the wingtip and the base plate for a parting agent Tape the polyvinyl back over the wingtip to form a seal so it is pos sible to apply a polyester resin putty or epoxy putty like Bondo on the 6 inside of the tip Build up the trimmed area with this putty as to have about 1 4 inch of materi
33. X 6 32 Mounting Holes 6 32 x 5 16 suggested screw length Heli Coil Insert 3 Suggested Mounting Hole Pattern MS CONNECTOR WIRING REAR VIEW 28 0 N C GND LED MODULE Wiring Diagram Figure 14d CONNECTOR MS3102R10SL 3P TO FRONT 0 125 DRAIN HOLE LOWER MOUNT ONLY va 3 92 100mm e cmm cm m 1 51 u L 38mm lt s3102 CONNECTOR 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Models 9052008 9052018 Exploded View Parts Figure 15a 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 01 0790520 08 Model 9052008 28V Upper 01 0790520 18 Model 9052018 28V Lower 1 1 1 01 0290522 00 Assembly 28V 1 1 2 38 0250885 00 Gasket Lens 5 1 3 68 4971082 30 Lens Clear 1 4 68 4971082 1 Lens Clear with Drain 1 1 5 38 0250225 00 Seal 1 1 6 07 571304 100 Adapter 5 Hole Lens Retainer 4 4 7 16 0050506135 Washer 4 Lock Spring MS35338 135 4 4 8 14 0050505 14 Screw 4 40 X 5 16 PPHMS MS51957 14 Mounting Figure 15c 6 32 Flat Head 100 Countersink typ MS CONNECTOR WIRING REAR VIEW BLACK
34. assembly All connections must use FAA approved techniques Note It is recommended to ground the unit to the buss bar or the battery Using the airframe as ground may produce EMI RFI interference 3 Remove the three 3 6 32 x 3 8 mounting screws from the light assembly Do not use longer screws damage to the unit may occur 4 Insert light assembly into mounting location and attach using screws as mentioned in step 3 There are two sets of mounting screw locations on the unit for installation versatility unit may be sealed around periphery with RTV or equivalent 5 If the A440 mounting adapter is used attach light assembly to adapter 26 Document 205131 Rev B using screws as mentioned in step 3 unit may be sealed around periphery with RTV or equivalent 6 If light assembly is mounted in an inverted position drill a 1 8 diameter hole in lens as indicated on the lens label For the model SACF series remove the RTV plug from the hole in the lens T When installing the light assembly in a rudder mount location rudder balance must be checked with reference to the aircraft s service manual The weight and balance should equal the original rotating beacon 8 Check all avionics systems for interference from the installation with reference to AC 43 13 2a Chapter 4 paragraph 52 b 9 Label all switches and breakers install pilot warning placard 10 Update aircraft records complete Form 337 and obtain FAA field approv
35. of the unused mounting holes An application of single part sili cone RTV or equivalent applied into mounting holes is recom mended see illustration on page 11 Fig 11A Inverted and or standard mounted units when necessary may require water proofing around any open area where water could get in opecifically the lens to the flasher base assembly and the flash er base assembly to the aircraft 8 Update aircraft records complete Form 337 and obtain FAA field approval for installation If not covered under STC eligibility list 22 Document 205131 Rev B FAA TSO C96a Class lll Input Current Operational Peak Input mine Current Voltage Diameter 0 85 amps 4 5 Amps 14 VDC 25 Seconds 1 1 Ibs 499gm 0 425 amps 2 25 Amps 28 VDC 25 Seconds Dimensions Figure 22a 3 1 78mm 2 8 71mm ISIS BS Ti lt S DDO OG P e DDO OC lt 14VDC Red 18GA Teflon Wire 18 LG or 28VDC White 18GA Teflon Wire 18 LG Ground Black 18GA Teflon Wire 18 LG MFG Label Teflon Tube 18GA Pressure Venting Models 7090004 7090005 Exploded View Parts Figure 23a Lens P N 68 4990257 30 Screw PIN 14 062216 05M Before LED installation Gasket P N 38 0250843 00 Model 70900 series after LED installation LED Module P N 14V 01 0270918 0
36. on the A lead but is conducted through the ground circuit Alternator electrical motor fuel pumps and strobe light power supplies draw heavy current through the ground circuit of the aircraft s frame Any voltage drop in the ground circuit between the battery ground and the radio ground can look like a signal to the radios When the speaker head phone and microphone use the aircraft s ground for return to the radios one will always experience some inter ference The amount of interference depends upon how much potential difference there is between the two ground points Isolating the audio grounds from the airplane ground at the speaker head phone and microphone junctions and grounding the aforementioned with the radio at one central ground point will eliminate the majority of all ground inducted radio noise Do not parallel any audio leads with any power lead supplying energy to a noise generator i e alternator electric motor or DC choppers such as inverters and strobe light power supplies The interconnecting cable between the power supply and the remote strobe lighthead assembly radiate very little for the output circuit of the power supply is very low impedance They can radiate RF like an antenna if the shield is not terminated to ground The radiation of RF energy is reduced to a minimum by properly terminating the shield at one end or the other generally the power supply end but which ever proves the quietest ground Do not
37. position lamp is 26 watts Model A650PG PR Specifications A650PG1 01 0770054 00 0770054 00 Position Red ABSOPGDM 01 0770054 14 Radio Shielded Molex A650PRDM 01 0770054 15 PosiionRed Red Position Green Green Position Green Standard Assembly Position Red Position Red Position Green Position Green Radio Shielded Position Red Installation The A650 Series must be properly mounted to comply with FAR Part 91 205 c 2 amp c 3 The light assembly must be mounted so that the light distribution pattern is not obstructed by any parts of the aircraft A limited amount of obstruction is permitted Ref FAR Part 23 1401 for anti collision lights and PAR 23 1387 for position lights The baseplate must be mounted parallel to the vertical and horizontal centerlines of the aircraft to project the patterns properly These assemblies are interchangeable with the Grimes model A1285 position light Mounting 1 If necessary fabricate the mounting pattern using dimensions found in Figure 16b Note A 1 diameter hole is needed for the connector to pass through 2 Make the necessary wiring connections using 18 gauge wire for the posi tion lights and Whelen 16 gauge 3 c cable for the strobe lights All connec tions must use FAA approved techniques 3 Remove the 6 32 x 312 retainer mounting screw and retainer 4 Attach the base assembly to the wingtip using 3 46 32 counter sunk screws
38. strobe beacons will conform to the FAR 23 1401 0 5 steradian 1642 sq degrees maximum solid angle blockage requirements on most standard configurations CAM 3 and FAR Part 23 high or low wing type aircraft An aver age solid angle blockage for an installation of this type is 1324 sq degrees Fuselage mounted anti collision light systems require two 2 anti collision strobe beacons to get the 75 degrees required Two lights mounted in this manner exceed the steradian requirements of 21 600 sq degrees total coverage c Fuselage mounted anti collision lights should be located on the fuselage center line to reduce reflection on the wings as much as possible They should be mounted near the trailing edge of the wing to reduce cockpit reflection APPROVED METHOD OF DETERMINING ADEQUATE COVERAGE OF WING AND TAIL STROBE LIGHT INSTALLATIONS The most practical system is the approved wingtip anti collision strobe light system These systems consist of two or more lights to complete the anti collision light requirement There is no question as to their complying to the field of coverage when the installation is completed Reference to the following instructions The acceptable distance for the two wingtip anti collision strobe lights to converge in front and back of the aircraft on center line is 1200 feet If both wingtip anti collision strobe lights can be seen at 1200 feet or less directly in front and back of the aircra
39. terminate both ends When installing a strobe light system provide a good ground and a low impedance source to the strobe light power supply Eliminate ground loops in audio circuits by using a centrally located ground point for all audio grounds Whelen Engineering has available RF shielded flash tubes and strobe lighthead assemblies to suppress the trigger pulse or clicking some times heard in the radios If noise problems persist and the procedures described have not cleared them up please contact the Whelen Engineering Company for assistance STROBE SYSTEM TESTER Description strobe system tester designed to determine the reason the strobe light system is not working properly This kit contains an instruction sheet and a trouble shooting procedure sheet Test power supplies and interconnecting cables It also comes with an adapter for testing Grimes and Hoskins strobe light systems Model Number Part Number Description 6542600 01 0765246 00 Strobe System Tester Please Order Part Number 01 0765246 00 Photos Show Typical Installations 46 Document 205131 Rev B PARTS BREAKDOWN AIRCRAFT STROBE BEACONS Model Number Part Number 5068500 A402AR A402AS A402AW A424 A425 A425AH A425AV A426 A427 A427 4 A428 A428C A428D A435 A440 A441 A442 A443 A444 A446 A455 A457A A457AD A457BDH A457BDV A469A A469B A469D A469DK A504 A506 A507 A50814 A50828 A605 A606 A610 A612
40. 0 91mm 0 125 DRAIN HOLE LOWER MOUNT ONLY 3 92 100mm e Q Q KO 1 51 38mm MS3102 CONNECTOR 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Document 05131 Rev B 19 Models 7108008 7108018 Exploded View Parts Figure 20a PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 01 0771080 08 Model 7108008 28V Upper 01 0771080 18 Model 7108018 28V Lower 07 750976 100 Nutplate 11 450845 300 Housing 39 5903711 25 Connector MS3102E10SL 3P 01 0271085 00 Assy 28V 14 0050503 34 Screw 6 32 X 1 PPHMS MS51957 34 alp ek ee 38 0250885 00 Gasket Lens A a Al A ion x A 68 4971082A30 Lens Clear 68 4971082A31 Lens Clear with Drain RWIN 38 0250225 00 Seal e 07 571304 100 Adapter 5 Hole 16 0050506135 Washer 4 Lock spring MS35338 135 s AAA N 14 0050505 14 Screw 4 40 X 5 16 PPHMS MS51957 14 Mounting Figure 20c 2 70 Wire m 3 3 Dimensions Figure 20b m 5 14 131mm 2 60 66mm le Olo O P OO Mounting Gasket ZA
41. 0 RFI GASKET Mounting i SQ D 10 38 0230840 00 GASKET Figure 27c ORS 9 N A 6 32 X 5 16 SS HEX NUT MS35649 264 8 01 0450685 00 CLAMP RING LN 7 N A 6 32x1 2 PPHMS MS51957 30 6 68 2170504R60 LENS A402ADS 5 68 2170504R30 LENS A402ADW 4 68 2170504R50 LENS A402ADR mE 3 68 2170504 60 LENS A402AS nH 2 68 2170504 30 LENS A402AW IA 1 68 2170504 50 LENS A402AR p rcm ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 5 00 He s 4 65 DIA WHITE 14 28V Dimensions Exploded View Figure 27d Figure 27e 1 5 50 Shown Rotated for 138mm Illustration of Parts 1 75 bam 68mm A LOCATION Go o 3 67 DIA emm Model SACF Parts List Mounting 10 6 32 x 1 2 PPHMS MS51957 30 Figure 27f 5 HOLES 9 N A 6 INT TOOTH L W MS 35333 71 7 8 19 130074 100 A440 MOUNTING FLANGE OPTIONAL 7 01 0770619 00 POWER SUPPLY HR CF 14 28V 6 6 32 x 5 16 SS HEX NUT MS35649 264 s ET 5 N A 46 32 x 3 8 PPHMS MS51957 28 4 02 0350053 00 SA406 FLASH TUBE ASSEMBLY 3 38 0230946 00 GASKET 2 01 0450685 00 CLAMP RING 1 68 4230044 30 SA402 LENS CLEAR ge ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 5 00 DIA ELEM 4 65 DIA B C 9 18 00 1 w I BLACK GROUND 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Document 05131 Rev B 27 STROBE LIGHTHEAD ASSEMBLIES MODEL A470A SERIES A470A series remote strobe light assembly is co
42. 005 54 Rfi Coated Aviation Red Lens Bef MODEL A610 46 0 flash tube efore Model A610 Specifications Model Part Input Current Flash Tube A610 02 0250276 00 standardunit amp leads unit 6 leads A610M 02 0250276 03 Molex connector 6 leads D ndant on strob FAA PMA I Dg 0 09 Ibs 41gm power supply used 5027601 02 0250276 01 14 leads 5027602 02 0250276 02 A610 Style with 12 1 2 Leads After Operation The Model A610 flash tube and the Model A612 glass lens are used for installing wingtip strobes in single engine Cessna s 1972 and later The existing posi tion light retainer is modified to accommodate the lens and the flash tube is mounted directly behind The unique magnifying design of the A612 lens increases the light intensity by two to three times in the horizontal plane Lenses meet material requirements of MIL C 7989B class B A610 Dimensions Figure 34a Late Model Single Engine Cessna Wingtip Strobe Light Installation of A610 and A612 Figure 34d CONNECTOR WIRING POS 1 RED ANODE POS 2 BLACK CATHODE POS 3 WHITE TRIGGER A612 Dimensions Figure 34b Remove the position light lens retainer being careful A MIN INSIDE green lens 1 28 HEIGHT i 2 Establish a center line on the Cessna lens retainer referencing to the OE lens retainer center mounting screw and position light base plate rear A612 Lens Profile Figure 34c 3 Scribe th
43. 0271085 00 Assy 28V I 2 60 A 1 1 2 38 0250885 00 Gasket Lens 66mm 1 3 68 4971082A30 Lens Clear 1 gt 4 68 4971082 31 Lens Clear with drain 1 1 5 38 0250225 00 Seal 1 1 6 07 571304 100 Adapter 5 Hole 4 4 7 16 0050506135 Washer Z4 Lock Spring MS35338 135 4 4 8 14 0050505 14 Screw 4 40 X 5 16 PPHMS MS51957 14 Mounting Figure 18c Models 7108005 7108015 Exploded View Parts Figure 18d 2 1 8 Document 05131 Rev 6 32 Flat Head 100 Countersink typ Mounting Gasket MFG LABEL GROUND BLACK 18AWG 12 1 D WO 5 x 146 32 MTG holes on a 4 656 bolt circle 28VDC WHITE 18AWG 12 1 0 Dimensions Figure 18e QTY QTY PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 3 60 01 0771080 05 Model 7108005 28V Upper 91mm 01 0771080 15 Model 7108015 28V Lower 4 4 1 14 0050505 14 Screw 4 40 X 5 16 PPHMS 51957 14 4 4 2 16 0050506135 Washer 4 Lock Spring MS35338 135 1 1 3 07 571361 100 Adapter Mounting 3 3 4 1 4 68 4971082A31 Lens Clear with Drain 1 5 68 4971082A30 Lens Clear 1 1 6 38 0250885 00 Gasket Lens 1 1 7 01 0271085 00 Assy 28V Mounting Figure 18f 3 X 6 32 Mounting Holes 6 32 x 5 16 suggested
44. 1 P N 28V 01 0270918 03 Model 70900 series after LED installation RTV required after hardware installation for inverted bottom mounted units Mounting 3 6 32 x 3 8 Figure 23b 1 00 Clearance for wires Typical Mounting Hole Pattern 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Document 05131 Rev B 23 SELF CONTAINED LIGHT ASSEMBLIES MODEL 71055 SERIES LED BEACON TSO C96a CLASS III ANTI COLLISION LIGHT ASSEMBLY APPROVED 71055 series beacons are FAA TSO compliant self contained LED anti collision lights They are designed to replace existing quartz halogen flasher beacons installed as original equipment on single engine Cessna s from 1967 and later contact factory for details They can also replace remote mounted strobe lights ref Whelen A470 series allowing for removal of the strobe power supply Internal mounting plate provided with choice of mounting holes to retrofit most existing mounting patterns STC SA615EA approved Model 71055 Specifications Exposed Height Model Part Lens Approvals Input Current Peak Input Numbers Number LED Color Operational Voltage Current EE 7105500 01 0771055 00 1 2 ae 6 ae 0 25 3 09 78 as comm FAA TSO C96a Class III 7 02 0 52 Ibs 236gm _ m mps avg mps 5 2 60 66mm Operation TSO C96a CLASS 11 APPROVED The conditions and Equipment Limitations The Model 71055 Series L
45. 270085 00 asv 4 4 4 19 0050506136 washer 6 Lock Spring MS35338136 4 4 5 14 0050503 30 Screw 632 X 1 2 PPHMS SS 55105730 _ 1 f 6 38 0250885 00 Gasket lens a 1819111047400 Retainer tes 4 4 9 19 0050506135 washer 4 Lock Spring MS38338 435 4 10 140050505 14 Screw 4 40 X 5 16 PPHMS MS51957 14 Mounting Dimensions Figure 17c Figure 17b 7108001 MOUNTING HOLE PATTERN 4 x 6 32 MTG holes equally spaced on a 1 625 bolt circle 4 x 6 32 MTG holes equally spaced on a 1 250 bolt circle 6 32 Flat Head 100 Countersink typ 3 74 95mm GROUND BLACK 18AWG 12 21 0 N Adapter plate shown for reference 28VDC WHITE 18AWG 12 21 0 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Document 05131 Rev B 1 T Models 7108004 7108014 Exploded View Parts Figure 18a Dimensions Figure 18b QTY QTY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 01 0771080 04 Model 7108004 28V Upper 5 14 01 0771080 14 Model 7108014 28V Lower 131mm 1 1 1 01
46. 3 12 Height 2 98 Operation MODEL A490TCF This model operates one strobe lighthead It is our most compact unit and can be mounted in the wingtip and or the tail adjacent to the lighthead It produces accumulated 19 joules of power t will only meet 400 ECP when used with the A470A W This unit can not be synchronized This power supply operates gt from 10 to 30 volts B Not approved for use with red strobe light RED ANODE POSITION 1 BLACK CATHODE POSITION 2 WHITE TRIGGER POSITION 3 WHITE 14 28 VDC BLACK GROUND Dimensions H 20 00 2 00 OUTPUT CABLE h 20 00 2 00 INPUT CABLE WHITE 14 28V BLACK GROUND Figure 9a ud 6 18 Mountin I 191 DIA 9 di 4 PLACES 938 T EN M SUGGESTED MOUNTING PLAN STANDARD Figure 9b 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Operation MODEL A490TCCF SERIES This model is the same as the A490TCF but has _ a mounting plate with additional _ holes that directly replaces P a factory installed systems on single engine Cessna s Aero Commanders and Grumman Americans RED ANODE POSITION 1 BLACK CATHODE POSITION 2 WHITE TRIGGER POSITION 3 WHITE 414 28 VDC BLACK GROUND Dimensions A490TC UNITS PLATE BOTTOM VIEW OUTPUT CABLE 3 750 i INPUT CABLE MOUNTING HOLES 187 DIA 4 PLA
47. 30020 40 LENS GREEN W1284G 68 4230020 50 LENS RED W1284R 02 0350072 35 LENS CLEAR A626D 68 2290005 34 LENS RFI COATED A612C ITEM DESCRIPTION 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Document 05131 Rev B 31 LED LIGHT ASSEMBLIES 71110 SERIES WING TIP LED FORWARD POSITION LIGHT STROBE ASSEMBLY TSO C96a CLASS Il 71110 series is a wing tip mounted strobe anti collision position light S 15 APPROVED assembly utilizing LED s for the forward position lights The LED s pro vide a significant reduction in current draw over conventional position light bulbs The strobe light lens assembly is radio shielded for maximum EMI RFI protection Direct replacement exact footprint for the Whelen Model A650PG PR series without replacing the current strobe power supply Navigation light portion is wired with flying leads Model 71011 Specifications Nav Light Model Part LED Operational Exposed 0771110 01 Aviation Green Green FAA TSO C96a TSO C30c Type II 14 VDC 0 45 Ibs 204gm RFI coated glass Lens RFI Shielded 7111002 01 0771110 02 Strobe Color White Aviation Red FAA TSO C96a TSO C30c Type 28 VDC 0 50 Ibs 227gm 0 25 Amps 2 70 69mm Clear Polycarbonate Lens LED Navigation Lights 7111004 01 0771110 04 Aviation Red FAA TSO C96a TSO C30c Type I 28 VDC 0 50 Ibs 227gm Operation EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS
48. 5 x 6 32 MTG holes on a 4 656 bolt circle 28VDC N C GND LED MODULE Wiring Diagram Figure 15d CONNECTOR MS3102R10SL Dimensions Figure 15b 5 14 RED LEDs 131mm TO THE FRONT 2 60 91mm i UN 5 43 138mm Mounting Gasket E x x VSIA a nd 53102 1 CONNECTOR NOTE RED LEDs TO FRONT 0 125 DRAIN HOLE LOWER MOUNT ONLY Document 05131 Rev B 1 b LED LIGHT ASSEMBLIES MODEL 71080 SERIES LED BEACON FOR ROTORCRAFT LED Flashing Anti Collision Light Assembly 150 eff Cd 14 VDC amp 28 VDC 71080 series LED beacons are FAA TSO compliant self contained LED anti collision lights 150 effective candlepower They are designed to replace a range of products Ref Class Refer to models and descriptions below ELECTRICAL Models 01 04 05 14 15 20 51 Models 07 17 08 18 MS3102R10SL 3P Connector MECHANICAL Models 04 14 08 70285 series 7090501 series or 70900 with A440 adapter Models 05 15 07 mounting adapter mounting holes to fit in place of rotating beacons Whelen Model HRCFA or 7090004 05 series LED beacons 55 Ship with 12 Flying Leads 18 are designed to replace existing beacons utilizing a 5 Hole mou
49. 70032 00 Standard assembly installed on Clear BUS mm lens FAA PMA Dependant on strobe 0 3 Ibs 136gm 2 25 57mm the fuselage or the vertical fin Aviatia White power supply used g 2 5 64mm MODELS H102 amp H103 MOUNTING ADAPTERS Designed for the model A470A or model A450 series remote strobe lighthead assemblies The model H102 allows flush mounting of the lighthead to the skin of the fuselage or the vertical stabilizer on later model Cessna Single engines The H103 is designed for strobe assemblies to be installed in the standard 3 3 4 95mm dia rotating beacon mounting hole Model A440 Specifications Model Part H102 07 730068 000 Flush mount adapter FAA PMA For standard 3 3 4 95mm dia rotating beacon mounting hole H102 Mounting Adapter 490 Figure 28a 21 00 Before with Quartz Light After with Remote Strobe Light Model A470A Installation The A450 and A470A remote anti collision strobe lighthead assemblies are direct replacement for the quartz type flasher using the original or the H102 mounting adapter The H102 mounting adapter is mounted in the aircraft s structure with four 4 MS 20470 AD4 rivets or four 4 6 32 screws and self locking nuts 21 625 21 250 Drill out the center hole in the skin to allow access to the strobe head connector BOLT CIRCLE BOLT CIRCLE 28 Document 05131 Rev B Vertical Fin and Rudder Mounting of
50. AMP pin connectors A441 on the end of the flash tube wires RED in pin 1 BLACK in pin 2 and WHITE in pin 3 Assemble the navigation light assembly on the wingtip using the A650 strobe light assembly as the navigation light lens retainer Install the rubber pad supplied in kit on the position light base plate under the A610 flash tube if necessary to make the lens firm in its mounting In some installations it will be necessary to mask the A650 strobe light to reduce pilot annoyance The Navigation Light Detector will be a source of reflection and should be reduced in size or masked as necessary A small aluminum or plastic plate mounted between the navigation light and the wingtip protruding up or down as required like some plastic navigation light detectors and trimmed to shadow the objectionable reflected area is most effective This reflection problem varies from one aircraft to another due to aircraft design and paint color scheme and must be checked on every installation A Before After with Modified Wingtip 42 Document 05131 Rev B Dimensions Figure 42a T y N TOP VIEW LEADS ARE 6 00 1 0 LONG A650 Spare Parts Exploded View Figure 42b fi A A CONNECTOR WIRING POS 1 RED ANODE POS 2 BLACK CATHODE POS 3 WHITE TRIGGER 1 1 5 02 0250276 00 FLASHTUBE ASSEMBLY A610
51. CES Figure 9c Mounting 000 3 250 5 Ze 87 DIA 4 PLACES SUGGESTED MOUNTING PLAN FOR OPTIONAL BASE Figure 9d Document 05131 Rev B LED LIGHT ASSEMBLIES MODEL 90520 SERIES LED FLASHING BEACON Red amp White LED s 90520 series LED beacons are FAA TSO compliant self contained LED anti collision lights Ref Class 100 effective candlepower They are designed to replace strobe lightheads as small as the A470A with available models to replace HR self contained beacons HRCFA or our legacy 70900 LED beacon Mounting plate included with assembly Refer to models and descriptions below ELECTRICAL Models 01 04 05 14 15 51 55 Ship with 12 Flying Leads Models 07 17 08 18 MS3102R10SL 3P Connector MECHANICAL Models 04 14 08 18 55 are 3 34 opening designed to fit inside an A440 mounting adapter mounting designed to replace existing beacons utilizing a 5 Hole mounting pattern on 4 656 diameter bolt circle Whelen 70285 series 7090501 series or 70900 with A440 adapter Models 05 15 07 17 are 3 34 opening designed to fit inside an A440 mounting adapter mounting holes to fit in place of rotating beacons Whelen model HRCFA or 7090004 05 series LED beacons Model 71080 LED Rotorcraft Beacon Specifications Mount Model Part Numbers Number 28 VDC 9052007 01 0790520 07 3 75 Adapter MSConn 3 75 Adapter MSConn 9052017
52. ED anti collision tests required for TSO approval of this article are mini light assembly meets or exceeds the requirements of FAR 23 1401 mum performance standards It is the responsibility of those installing this article either on or within a specific and FAR 91 205 c 3 JN type or class of aircraft to determine that the aircraft Continued Airworthiness The 71055 Series LED anti collision light installation conditions are within the TSO standards TSO assembly 1 designed with 6 vertical columns consisting of 2 LED s articles must have separate approval for installation in each Should any one LED or any vertical column fail the unit must aircraft The article may be installed only if performed be repaired or replaced Periodically inspect the lens and replace if under 14 CFR part 43 or the applicable airworthiness there is excessive scratching discoloration or cracking requirements Installation Procedures The Model 71055 is a self contained flash ing beacon that requires no external flasher or power supply In some ogee installations it may be necessary to remove several existing compo Dimensions 66mm nents When replacing flashing halogen beacon assemblies the Figure 24a flasher box and ballast resistor if present and associated wiring need to be removed When replacing strobe light assemblies the strobe power supply must be removed In both cases 18 gage DC voltage wires A amp Ground must be con
53. V RED 1 01 0271179 02 ASS Y POSITION STROBE LIGHT 14V RED 3 01 0271179 03 ASS Y POSITION STROBE LIGHT 28V GRN 01 0271179 04 ASS Y POSITION STROBE LIGHT 28V RED 38 0230021 00 GASKET W 1283 W 1285 A650 68 3950902A30 LENS CLEAR FWD POSITION LIGHT 7 38 0130107 00 GASKET A427 4 1 4 THICK 68 2290005 34 LENS CLEAR COATED A612 19 171122 100 RETAINER LENS 14 0050508 27 SCREW 6 32 5 16 PFHMS CSINK MS51959 27 En 36 0050626 01 ASS Y FLASHTUBE 6 00 LEADS W GROMMET 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Document 05131 Rev B 33 INSTALLATION OF MODEL A612 with an A610 Flash Tube A612 glass lens and A610 flash tube are used for installing wing tip strobes in single engine Cessna s 1972 and later The existing position light retainer is modified to accommodate the lens and the flash tube is mounted directly behind The unique magnifying design of the A612 lens increases the t intensity by two to three times in the horizontal plane These items may be used for custom instal lations or as spare parts for existing light assemblies The A612 lens is available in Aviation Red and X an RFI coated version Lenses meet material requirements of MIL C 7989B Class B A612 Model A612 Specifications Model Part A612 68 2290005 30 2290005 30 Standard Clear Lens FAA PMA A612C 68 2290005 34 Radio Shielded Clear Coated Lens 0 08 Ibs 36gm A612R 68 2290005 50 Aviation Red A612RC 68 2290
54. above and below the horizontal plane REF FAR 23 1401 Aircraft for which type certificate was applied for after August 11 1971 to July 18 1977 These anti collision systems must produce a minimum of 400 effective candela in Aviation Red or White REF FAR 23 1397 360 around the aircraft s vertical axis 30 above and below the horizontal plane REF FAR 23 1401 Aircraft for which type certificate was applied for after July 18 1977 These anti collision systems must produce a minimum of 400 effective candela in Aviation Red or White REF FAR 23 1397 360 around the aircraft s vertical axis 75 above and below the horizontal plane REF FAR 23 1401 The position lights must be wired independently of anti collision lights GENERAL AVIATION MINIMUM POSITION LIGHTING REQUI REM ENTS For compliance to FAR Part 23 1385 through 23 1397 VFR flight rule night requirements on a General Aviation aircraft you must have a TSO d Aviation Red forward position light on the left and an Aviation Green forward position light on the right See Figure 7 page 4 These are normally mounted on the most outward extremity of the airframe so they can project their light directly in front of the aircraft 0 degree to 110 degrees left and right horizontally and 180 degrees up and down vertically unobstructed by any part of the aircraft The tail position light must project its Aviation White light toward the rear of the aircraft 70 degrees horizonta
55. al for installation if not covered under STC eligibility list Flash Tube Replacement 1 When a flash tube failure occurs remove the 6 Phillips head screw on the clamp ring Be careful not to lose the 6 hex nut Remove the clamp ring Lift the lens assembly amp gasket off the strobe tube Lift the strobe tube and carefully unplug the connector Replace with new strobe tube assembly Attach all parts required See parts breakdown for replacement part numbers Cc N Dimensions Exploded View Note Figure 27a Align Reflectors Figure 27b 2 33 DIA aS Shown 59mm Optional Mounting Adapter Positions C B E Before with Rotating Beacon After with Strobe Light x uL He Model HRCFA Parts List 44mm 16 19 130074 100 A440 MOUNTING FLANGE OPTIONAL 15 N A 6 INT TOOTH LW MS35333 71 14 N A 6 32 3 8 PPHMS MS51957 28 13 01 0770619 00 POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY m 79 12 01 0770044 02 A469B FLASH TUBE ASSY gt 11 38 0250429 0
56. al under and in back of the base plate Prepare the surface 4 5 3 File or trim away the excess wingtip material to allow the navigation light ee and the A650 strobe light assembly to fit neatly in place Allow at least 0 060 f Beede and the putty material in accordance with the putty manufacturer s instruc tions to assure a good bond to the wingtip 5 Remove the navigation light base plate and parting agent 6 To improve the appearance of this installation fill the indentation on the outside of the wingtip with the aforementioned putty and file the excess N material to clean profile before painting 7 Drill the third mounting screw hole for the navigation light and complete the installation reference the enclosed information 02 0250276 03 FLASH TUBE ASSEMBLY MOLEX CONNECTOR 02 0250276 00 FLASH TUBE ASSEMBLY A610 68 2290005 30 LENS FLASHTUBE A612 19 170052 009 RETAINER LENS A626 N A 6 32 X 5 16 PHILLIPS FHMS MS51959 27 02 0350003 01 BASE PLATE ASSEMBLY W1285 2 38 0130106 00 GASKET FLASHTUBE A427 3 38 0230021 00 GASKET LENS W1283 34 0414020 65 LAMP 14V W129014 34 0428020 65 LAMP 28V W1290 28 68 42
57. an go into self ionization continuously glow a light blue thus rendering the entire system non operational until flash tube is replaced This most likely occurs when the input voltage is highest This can be checked by turning the system off When turning the system back on it generally will operate normally for a few flashes before going back into self ionization ANY OF THE ABOVE MENTIONED CONDITIONS ARE REASONS FOR REPLACEM ENT OF THE XENON FLASH TUBE NOTE Installing one new flash tube in any multi head strobe light system will sometimes cause the remaining old flash tube to misfire or skip This signifies that the old flash tube is nearing the end of it s service life However to check the questionable flash tube install it in a system and apply a reduced voltage approximately 20 percent to the input to the power supply If the flash tube will operate at this reduced level it still has a great deal of service life in it N Jen WHELEN S CometFlash CF Strobe Light System consists of four high energy pulses per burst of light 45 bursts of light per light NOTE Whelen Engineering does not recommend attempting to repair their strobe light power supplies in the field It is recommended to take advantage of our 48 hour Repair Service Document 05131 Rev B 45 R F l and Problems Radio Noise Whelen Engineering strobe light power supplies are designed with a low pass filter built in to ke
58. cause the lens has no optics built in it produces 300 effective candlepower It uses a 3 3 4 dia mounting hole Fuselage installation requires the A440 mounting adapter Operates between 10 to 30 VDC Input Current Height 3 2 Amps 14 VDC amp The model A440 Mounting Adapter is for fuselage installations for the HRCFA series and the SACF series Model SACF Specifications Model Part Fm Mom lms NE 3 3 4 dia mounting hole Glass Lens SACF 01 0770030 01 fuselage installation requires he A440 mounting adapter A440 MOUNTING ADAPTER Aviation White Model A440 Specifications Mounting Adapter for HRCFA amp SACF Series for fuselage installations A440 19 130074 009 5 50 140mm 3 7 94mm Model Part Outside pU mm scam Installation The HRCFA amp SACF self contained strobe light assemblies are interchangeable with Rotating Beacons on any aircraft with a 3 75 inch diameter fairing or mount ing adapter It is not necessary to change any of the existing wiring or circuit breakers The light assembly must be properly mounted to comply with FAR Part 91 205 c 2 amp c 3 When necessary such as fuselage installation the Whelen model A440 mounting adapter must be used Mounting 1 Remove the existing beacon 2 Make the necessary wiring connections using the existing wiring Positive to the WHITE wire and Ground to the BLACK wires protruding from the light
59. e standard tail position light Available in a radio shielded version Voltage 14 or 28 and mounting hori zontal or vertical must be specified when ordering SEE l il MOUNTING MOUNTING Model A500A Specifications Nav Light Exposed Model Part LENS Operational Approvals Input Height A500AV14 Vertical Mount Clear Glass A500AVD2 01 0770024 05 Vertical Mount Radio Shielded FAA PMA FAA TSO C30b asoovown 01 9770024 08 asoovowe 01 9770024 09 Vertical Mount with MS Connector A500ABV2 01 0770024 15 Beach Special Vertical Mount with MS Connector A500ABV1 01 0770024 16 Beach Special Vertical Mount 50 cables ASOOASP2 01 0770024 25 no connectors Beech Special 1 7 43mm 0 3 Ibs 136gm 1 5 38mm Operation Installation Combination Strobe Tail Navigation Light used when the wingtip anti colli 1 Remove the Model S tail position light by removing the two 2 sion lights are mounted in an enclosure and can t provide 360 of strobe retainer ring screws coverage It is a direct replacement for the standard tail position light Available in a radio shielded version Voltage 14 or 28 and mounting horizontal or vertical must be specified when ordering Dimensions Figure 36a 2 This unit fits directly in place of the Grimes Model S tail position light It is however sometimes necessary to open the mounting hole in the aircraft fairing to 1 10 inch to clear the body of
60. e A612 lens profile as shown in illustration Figure 34c left the object being to have the strobe light centered over the position light ATS RAD base plate 4 Trim or fit an opening to the scribe line to fit the A612 lens Due to the uneven surface of the Cessna lens retainer the A612 will contact only the front and rear radius profile 5 Place the sponge rubber pad supplied under the A610 flash tube to firm the assembly RTV is recommended to secure lens in the modified retainer 6 The flash tube interconnecting cable is routed through square holes in the rear bulkhead of the position light area T Install the modified position light lens retainer A610 flash tube and A612 lens using original hardware 34 Document 205131 Rev B A625 series has many different applications It can be used for aircraft with tip tanks p with enclosed position lights under a fairing or as an add on strobe on the wing or P the tail Available in a radio shielded version LI ee MODEL A625 SERIES INSTALLATION EN gt e Model A625 Specifications 8 Model Part LENS AUDEOVAIS Input Current Exposed Numbers Number Color PP Operational Voltage Height A625 01 0770058 03 Standard unit Clear White A625D 01 0770058 13 Radio shielded FAA PMA A625R 01 0770058 04 Standard unit Red lens Dependant on strobe 0 2 Ibs 94gm 1 7 43mm power supply used A625DR 01 0770058 14 Radio shielded r
61. e Light Systems can be installed on all aircraft by completing the installation with reference to this Installation and Service Manual and the appropriate technical data listed below ADVISORY CIRCULAR 43 13 1A Chapter 11 Sections 1 2 3 and 7 Electrical Systems ADVISORY CIRCULAR 43 13 2A Chapters 1 and 2 Radio Installations ADVISORY CIRCULAR 43 13 2A Chapter 4 Anti Collision Light Installations ADVISORY CIRCULAR 20 21 12 3 64 Application of Glass Fiber Laminates in Aircraft ANTI COLLISION AND POSITION LIGHT REQUIREM ENTS LOCATIONS amp DISTRIBUTION PATTERNS All aircratt must have an approved anti collision light and position light system for nighttime operations The position lights consist of an Aviation Red on the left side an Aviation Green on the right and an Aviation White taillight REF FAR 23 1389 The anti collision lighting system is required under FAR PART 91 205 c 3 There are different requirements affecting different aircraft These aircraft are categorized by the date of application for type certificate Home built aircraft are determined by the date of issuance of the Experimental Operating Limitations The different categories are as follows Aircraft for which type certificate was applied for after April 1 1957 to August 10 1971 These anti collision systems must produce a minimum of 100 effective candela in Aviation Red or White REF FAR 23 1397 360 around the aircraft s vertical axis 30
62. ed lens Radio shielded 3 c cable Radio shielded 24 3 c White 7005816 01 0770058 16 cable with MS connector Dimensions Exploded View A625 Strobe Light Assembly Figure 35a Figure 35b The A625 strobe lighthead assembly fits into a 1 1 inch hole The mounting screws are 1 75 inch center to center It protrudes 1 7 inch outside the air crafts skin and 1 1 inch inside the aircraft When installing an A625 strobe lighthead assembly on the rudder refer to the aircrafts MAINTENANCE and or SERVICE MANUAL for accepted procedures for balancing the rudder before returning the aircraft to service Mount the anti collision strobe lighthead assembly as close to the stabilizer center line as practical to eliminate backscatter as much as possible for the horizontal surface When installing the A625 strobe lighthead assembly in an enclosed area like a Beech enclosed wingtip or tail cone maintain at least 0 060 inch clearance around the lens to the plastic cover The A625 mounts conveniently just behind the forward position light on Cessna s conical camber wingtip Make sure that the navigation light pattern is not interrupted when installing the A625 strobe light head on a wingtip The A612 lens is not considered an obstruction 5 50 50 LEAD LENGTH CONNECTOR WIRING POS 1 RED ANODE POS 2 BLACK CATHODE POS WHITE TRIGGER A625 INSTALLATION IN CESSNA 300 OR 400 SERIES WINGTIP TANKS The A625 fits just under t
63. ep R Fl and 1 down to a minimum however sometimes there will be interference in the radios by the strobe light system Most always this is an installation problem not a strobe light power supply problem The power supply should acquire its power from a low impedance source such as the alternator or generator end of the electrical buss Historically the rotating beacon or strobe light circuit breaker is added on the electrical buss at the opposite end with the radio in between the strobe breaker and the low impedance end of the electrical buss Any noise generated by the power supply will be transmitted into the radio through the A input lead to the radio Most of the new radio equip ment manufactured today has inadequate input filtering and any noise on the electrical buss is amplified in the radio and produced through the speaker and or head phones loud and clear Two things can be done to alleviate the problem 1 Connect the strobe light circuit breaker to the low impedance end of the electrical buss using a 16 gauge jumper as close to the battery as possible 2 Install additional filtering in the radio A line or provide an iso lated A source for the radios by installing a filter choke in series with the radio input power lead and a filter adapter to ground and reference all radios to their filter This will also improve the radio system from other line noises REF 2200 mfd 950V Capacitor Frequently the noise is not
64. er Supply Replacement Cross Reference Listing Continued Airworthiness Flow Chart Strobe System Troubleshooting Parts Breakdown Whelen LED amp Strobe AD Notes Back Cover Document 05131 Rev B Visit Whelen at www whelen view our products amp contact us ENGINEERING COMPANY INC 51 WINTHROP ROAD CHESTER CT 06412 0684 PHONE 860 526 9504 FAX 860 526 2009 Makers of Aviation Automotive and Industrial Safety Lighting since 1953 The Finest Designed Assembled Tested Aviation Warning Products Manufactured In the U S To view our products and contact us visit Whelen at www whelen com or we can be emailed at aviation whelen com Whelen Aviation Staff Office Jeff Carl Sharon Bob Jessica Bruce Greg Corporate Pilots Dennis amp Jim INTRODUCTION TO WHELEN ANTI COLLISION STROBE LIGHTING SYSTEMS STC SA800EA STC SA615EA STC SAGNE STC SA21NE Whelen s Anti Collision Strobe Light Systems are approved under STC SA615EA SA800EA STC SA6NE and STC SA21NE manufactured under PMA as an approved anti collision light for all aircraft when installation is accomplished in accordance with the following instructions Whelen s Anti Collision Strobe Light Systems are designed and approved spe cifically for General Aviation Aircraft to comply to FAR 91 205 c 3 visual flight rule night requirements Whelen s approved Anti Collision Strob
65. erconnecting Cable 1 The Whelen interconnecting cable shall be secured in place with approved aviation techniques 2 The cable shall not parallel ADF Gyro or Flux Gate compass leads closer than 12 inches 3 Reference should be made to AC 43 13 1B Chapter 11 Sections 3 and 7 when routing and fishing the interconnecting cable 4 Leave a service loop at the strobe lighthead end to allow access to the connector for flash tube replacement without having to dis assemble the aircraft 5 CABLE COLORING CODE PIN 1 RED Anode PIN 2 BLACK Cathode flash tube ground PIN 3 WHITE Trigger SHIELD Ground at the power supply end only Caution When pins 1 and 2 or pins 2 and 3 are reversed the system will appear to operate normally however this condition will cause pre mature flash tube failure CLIP SHIELD Figure 5a ED A441 PINS POWER SUPPLY END R A442 SOCKETS FLASH TUBE END Observe Color and Pin Numbers The retaining clip on the side of each pin or socket of the A441 and A442 connector assemblies must be bent out Reference illustration Figure 5a shown above so that they positively snap into the AMP 3 position socket nylon connector housing If it is not possible to get a good grip it is recommended that the pins and sockets be soldered to prevent burning of the wires INSTALLATION CABLE KITS Intermixing Strobe Light System Equipment Observe Color and Pin Numbers Cables Connecting Strobe Ligh
66. ersed or if there is a short between pins 1 and 2 of the interconnecting cable the power supply will be rendered non operable until the short is cleared A short of this type will not cause any permanent damage to the power supply However a discharge of the condenser across pin 1 and pin 3 will destroy the trigger circuit in the power supply 1 Check for continuity between the connectors of each interconnect ing cable Pin 1 to pin 1 red wire anode Pin 2 to pin 2 black wire flash tube ground Pin 3 to pin 3 white wire trigger 2 Check for shorts between pins 1 and 2 pins 1 and 3 and pins 2 and 3 of the interconnecting cable NOTE When pins 1 and 2 or pins 2 and 3 are reversed the system will appear to operate normally but these conditions will cause early flash tube failure and void the flash tube warranty XENON FLASH TUBE PROCEDURES 1 A xenon flash tube can be very photosensitive One will flash nor mally when exposed to an external light source but may become hard to fire when subjected to darkness They will become hard firing with age or when exposed to a very high temperature A hard firing tube will sometimes operate with the engine running but will fail when operated on a low battery They can develop a leak through eggshelling of the glass or a leak can develop around the seal of the wire to the glass This is caused by hot and cold cycling of normal operating of the system They c
67. for input power cable STROBE DUTLETS STROBE HOOK UP PIN 1 RED ANODE PIN 2 BLACK CATHODE Figure 7a PIN 3 WHITE TRIGGER Trigger Function Jumping pins 1 and 2 on the trigger plug will provide an alternating flash pattern between strobe outlet 1 and strobe outlet s 2 and or 3 Installing a switch in series with the jumper will allow strobe outlets 2 amp 3 to be turned off while strobe outlet 1 remains on see Figure 7b Switch normally closed 1 10 amp rated Jumper inserted into trigger selector outlet STROBE OUTLETS TRIGGER POWER SELECTOR IN OUTLET Figure 7b 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Dimensions POWER INPUT TRIGGER STROBE OUTPUTS PIN 1 14 28V SELECTION 187 DIA 4 PLACES RED 14 28V BLACK GROUND PIN 3 N C Figure 7c Mounting 203 DIA 4 PLACES N Suggested Mounting Plan Figure 7d Document 05131 Rev B 7 MODEL A490ATSC STROBE POWER SUPPLY FAA PMA APPROVED Specifications Model Number A490ATSC Part Number 01 0770062 03 Position Lights Current Draw 4 0 Amps Q 14 VDC 2 0 Amps Q 28 VDC Weight 1 7 Ibs Length 5 00 Width 3412 Height 3 06 Operation Dimensions This power supply will operate ONE strobe lighthead assembly at 34 joules of power
68. ft it is considered a point of light source therefore a third light is not necessary The wingtip anti collision light must be located in such a way that it will project light 75 degrees above and below the horizontal axis of the aircraft and the summation of the 2 or 3 lights will project light 360 degrees around the vertical axis PILOT AND CREW INTERFERENCE In some installations it will be necessary to mask the strobe lighthead assembly to reduce pilot annoyance This interference problem varies from one aircraft to another of the same model due to paint schemes and colors The Navigation Light Detector will be a source of reflection and should be reduced in size or masked as necessary A small aluminum or plastic plate mounted between the navigation light and the wingtip protruding up or down as required like some plastic navigation light detectors and trimmed to shadow the objectionable reflected area is simple and very effective The solid angle blockage must be reviewed after installing any masking that will disturb the 360 degrees by 75 degrees pattern The afore mentioned type masking used on wingtip lighting seldom interferes with this pattern 4 Document 05131 Rev ESTABLISHING SOLID ANGLE BLOCKAGE WITH REFERENCE TO AC 43 13 2A CHAPTER 4 1 To determine the vertical angles to use with reference to Figure 7 and 8 of the aforementioned chapter 4 attach a long string to the subject light source location
69. he navigation light on an adapter plate of 0 032 inch aluminum approximately 2 3 8 inches x 3 1 2 inches Fit this plate between the navigation light and its mounting surface and locate the A625 strobe head below the navigation light Spare Parts 1 8 68 2290005 34 LENS COATED A612C 2 2 6 N A 4 40 HEX NUT BRASS 1 1 5 02 0370338 00 A627 FLASHTUBE ASSY 1 1 4 38 0250074 00 GASKET 1 68 2290005 30 LENS CLEAR 612 1 2 19 170057 009 RETAINER LENS Bend and trim the adapter plate as necessary so that the 625 clears the 2 2 4 N A 34 40 X 1 2 PPHMS MS51957 17 transparent window that covers the navigation light area 0 060 inch minimum 01 0770058 13 STROBE LIGHT ASSY MODEL A625D The conduit for the navigation light wire is very small To get the necessary 01 0770058 03 STROBE LIGHT ASSY MODEL A625 wires to operate the strobe light and the navigation light through this conduit OTY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION use a 20 gauge wire with less that 0 060 inch OD It has been found that the Belden 8502 or 8308 has an 0 058 inch OD 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Document 05131 Rev B 35 MODEL A500A SERIES INSTALLATION A500A series combination strobe tail navigation light used when the wing tip anti collision lights are mounted in an enclosure and can t provide 360 of strobe coverage It is a direct replacement for th
70. hts Continued Airworthiness The 70900 series LED anti collision light assembly is designed with 10 vertical columns consisting of 3 LEDs each Should any one LED or any vertical column fail the unit must be repaired or replaced Installation Procedures The following information is to assist in the installation of a Whelen LED Flashing Anti collision Light System 1 The installation procedure described in the following text will be confined to a single light installation but is identical for multiple light installations 2 Prepare the aircraft for means to secure the LED Flashing Anti collision Light assembly see reference AC 43 13 2 Ch 4 3 14 and 28 VDC and ground leads equipped with an appro priate sized breaker to be supplied to the LED Flashing Anti colli sion Light Assembly System Both leads must be connected by an approved FAA connection Insure that the wire leads and the pressure venting tube are all clear of any obstructions and ty wrap as required The pressure venting tube may be trimmed to minimum length of 1 from base 4 Install the light assembly by securing to aircraft using 46 32 x 3 8 maximum length approved hardware Note Lens mount ing screws installed at 5 7 in Ibs of torque 5 Check all avionics systems for interference from this installation 6 A flight check should be performed by a properly certified pilot T All inverted bottom mounted units shall require waterproofing
71. lly left and right from 0 degree straight back behind the aircraft 180 degrees up and down 0 04 Steradian 131 36 sq degrees interference is allowable reference FAR Part 23 1387 c More than one light is acceptable 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc POSITION LIGHTS AND ANTI COLLISION LIGHT DISTRIBUTION PATTERNS REQUIREM ENTS An approved anti collision An approved anti collision strobe light system must proj strobe light system must proj ect light 360 around the air ect light or 30 above and craft s vertical axis One or below the horizontal plane of more strobe lights can be the aircraft One or more used strobe lights can be used The or 75 projected light is required since July 18 1977 Approved light pattern in the horizontal plane The anti collision wingtip mounted lights must converge within 1200 feet directly in front and rear of the aircraft on center line If the wingtip strobe light convergence is greater than 1200 ft in back of the aircraft a 3rd light is necessary LOCATIONS ON THE AIRCRAFT FOR ANTI COLLISION STROBE LIGHTS TO COMPLY TO THE LIGHT PATTERN REQUIREM ENTS VERTICAL FIN One anti collision strobe light mounted on the vertical fin will meet the minimum requirements on most air craft A half red and half white lens is re commended WINGTIP Two wingtip strobe lights that protrude beyond the wingtip their light converging in front and back of the aircraft within
72. mpatible with all Whelen power supplies It can be installed on the fuselage or the vertical fin The unique polycarbonate optic lens and reflector design re directs stray light rays into the horizontal plane to provide the maximum 360 of uniform light coverage possible Available in three different lens colors aviation red aviation white and split aviation red white Available in radio shielded configurations All assemblies require either the model H102 or H103 mounting adapter Model A470A Specifications Exposed Part Polycarbonate Input Current Number Optic Lens Approvals Operational Voltage ovem 01 0770019 18 01 0770019 20 Split Red White er demos 3 75 95mm 01 0770019 21 power supply usen 2 5 64mm 01 07701022 Rado Shielded A470ADS 01 0770019 23 Split Red White Model Numbers A470AR A470AW 01 0770019 19 A470AS A470ADR A470ADW MODEL SACF SELF CONTAINED STROBE ANTI COLLISION LIGHT ASSEMBLY 450 series remote strobe dont assembly is compatible with all Whelen power supplies It can be installed on the fuselage T or the vertical fin The Pyrex Glass lens clear only makes the assembly suitable for use in severe vibration chemical and moisture conditions i e agricultural aircraft Requires either the model H102 or model H103 mounting adapter Model SACF Specifications Exposed Model Part Input Current Lens Approvals Height A450 01 07
73. mportant Note Your new strobe power supply has an additional circuit built in to prevent self ionization steady glowing of the strobe tubes In some cases when replacing older power supplies the bare shield wire in the existing harness is pinned together at each end with the black wire The following modification must be made to ensure proper operation 1 At the strobe tube end of the cable cut the shield wire and tape it off DO NOT CUT THE BLACK WIRE 2 Atthe power supply end of the cable cut the shield wire and connect it to a good ground DO NOT CUT THE BLACK WIRE 3 his must be done for each strobe light connection See Figure 6a 6 Document 205131 Rev B Wiring WARNING STROBE LIGHT POWER SUPPLIES ARE POLARITY SENSITIVE REVERSING THE INPUT POLARITY WILL CAUSE SEVERE DAMAGE TO THE POWER SUPPLY Steps below Ref AC 43 13 1B Chapter 11 Sections 1 2 3 amp 7 1 Choosing wire size of A input lead refer to Paragraph 444 Electric Wire Chart Figure 11 7 amp 11 7a with reference to Strobe Light Model Current requirement chart on page 6 amp 11 and Wire and Circuit Protection Chart Figure 11 1 2 Shielded wire is not generally necessary but has proven effective in reducing the possibility of radio interference 3 The power supply shall acquire its power from a low imped ance source such as the alternator or generator end of the electrical buss as close to the battery as
74. ng ground lead to the GROUND Figure 32b wire on the input cable assembly or use the supplied connector as shown in the illustrations Both leads must be connected by 14V amp 28V Models 14V Models POS 3 WHITE TRIGGER POS 2 BLACK CATHODE POS 1 RED ANODE RED 14VDC BLACK GROUND an approved FAA connection Insure that the wire leads are clear of any obstructions and ty wrap as required Connect the strobe J1 to the strobe power supply as shown in the figure 229 5 Remove the shroud from the light assembly a zum 6 Position the base of the new light assembly onto the mounting B surface Insert three 3 6 32 pan head screws into the mount 1 ing hole and tighten firmly EN a 7 Reinstall the lens so that the two notches are positioned under Z 088 the shroud with each notch equadistant to the centerline 9125 WHITE 28VDC 8 Check all avionics systems for interference from the installation Figure 32c a ROUND 32 Document 205131 Rev B Models 7101001 7101002 7101003 7101004 Exploded View Parts Figure 33a Mounting Figure 33b i E ud 36 9mm 3 x 0 140 DIA MOUNTING HOLE FOR 326 32 SCREWS 01 0771110 01 7111001 POS STROBE LIGHT 14V GRN 01 0771110 02 7111002 POS STROBELIGHT 14V RED 7111003 POS STROBE LIGHT 28V GRN 01 0771110 04 7111004 POS STROBE LIGHT 28
75. nting pattern on a 4 656 diameter bolt circle Whelen 17 are 34 opening designed to fit inside an A440 TSO C96a CLASS 1 7108001 51 APPROVED TaS 7108005 15 Model 71080 LED Rotorcraft Beacon Specifications Model Part Mount Lens 28 VDC Operation The Model 71080 series LED anti collision light assembly meets the requirements of FAR 91 205 c 3 CONTINUED AIRWORTHINESS The 71080 series LED anti colli sion light assembly is designed with 8 vertical columns consist ing of 4 LEDs each Should any one LED or any vertical column fail the unit must be repaired or replaced Inspect the lens and replace if there is excessive scratching discoloration or cracking INSTALLATION PROCEDURES The following information is to assist in the installation of a Whelen LED Flashing Anti collision Light System 1 The installation procedure described in the following text will be confined to a single light installation but is identical for multiple light installations 2 Using the suggested mounting hole pattern prepare the aircraft for means to secure the LED Hashing Anti Collision Light assembly Remove any existing mounting adapters 3 28 VDC and ground leads equipped with an appropriate sized breaker to be supplied to the LED Flashing Anti collision Light Assembly System Both leads must be connected by an Clear 1 6 Document 05131 Rev B polycarbonate LED Red 0 65 Ibs 295gm 0 80
76. ounting Strobe Tube Assy non reflective base Strobe Tube Assy Radio Shielded Strobe Tube Assy Radio Shielding Kit for A469A Disc Lamp Socket for A555A Series Strobe Tube Socket Assy For A500A Lamp Socket for A555A Series Halogen Lamp 14V 25 Watt Halogen Lamp 28V 25 Watt Base Plate Assy For A600 Series Retainer for A600 Series Strobe Tube Magnifying Lens for A610 Lens Retainer Assy Radio Shielded used on A600 Series Taillight Lens used on A600 Series Gasket for A615 Taillight Lens Retainer for A650 Series Model Number Part Number 02 0350072 35 07 730068 000 11 230079 000 68 4230044 30 02 0350053 00 38 0230104 00 19 150002 009 38 0230021 00 68 4230020 40 68 4230020 50 02 0350003 01 34 0414020 65 34 0428020 65 Description Lens Retainer Assy for A650 Series Radio Shielded Mounting Adapter for A470A Series Mounting Adapter for A470A Series 3 3 4 dia mounting pattern Lens Clear for SACF amp A450 Series Strobe Tube for SACF amp A450 Series Gasket for SA402 Lens Lens Retainer for W1285 Series Gasket for W1284 Lens Position Light Lens Green Position Light Lens Red Base Plate Assy Position Light Lamp 14V Position Light Lamp 28V A copy of the Whelen warranty regarding products described on these pages may be obtained free of charge from the Whelen Engineering Company Inc Chester Connecticut 06412 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Document 05131 Rev B 47 PARTS
77. possible Do not ground power supply to airframe This can attenuate emi rfi noise to airframe causing it to act as an antennae for inter ference in aircraft audio amp electrical systems 4 For penetrating pressure hull refer to the aircraft service manual 5 Check all avionics systems for interference Figure 6a PIN 1 RED ANODE PIN 2 BLACK CATHODE PIN 3 WHITE TRIGGER SHIELD RFI DRAIN TO GROUND 3 POS PIN HSG 3 POS SOCKET HSG 3 CONDUCTOR SHIELDED CABLE 1 STROBE SUPPLY 2 TUBE END 3 13 X SHIELD WIRE CUT AND TAPE SHIELD WIRE AT STROBE TUBE END GROUND SHIELD WIRE A AT POWER SUPPLY END ONLY MODEL HDACF STROBE POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY FAA PMA APPROVED Specifications Model Number HDACF Part Number 01 0770028 05 Current Draw 7 0 Amps Q 14 VDC 3 5 Amps 28 VDC Weight 2 1 Ibs Length 5 50 Height 2 01 Operation This power supply will operate up to 3 strobe lighthead assemblies When operating two lights in the alternating mode 42 joules of power are produced for each light While in simultaneous mode power to each light is 21 joules When operating 3 lights strobe outlet 1 pro duces 42 joules of power and alternates with strobe outlets 2 amp 3 producing 21 joules each that flash simultaneously see Figure 7b Jumper to be inserted in trigger selector outlet 1 2 3 N C a i uo Connector
78. re assembly Both leads must be con Position 2 Ground Black nected by FAA approved techniques using approved hardware 5 Make sure the existing system is equipped with an appropriate T m Horizontal Mount Models sized breaker 7101103 7101113 m P Model 7101103 shown for reference 6 Remove two 4 40 screws from tail light assembly Save these e TN SCrews 88mm 1 750 7 Install the light assembly and insure that all the leads are clear of BaH 2x 4 40 x 5 8 16mm 875 s any obstructions and ty wrap as required Secure light assembly EN MS51957 18 22mm using approved vibration resistant hardware methods Note marking on the unit 51mm EL 8 Re mount the lens and retainer onto the assembly Attach the ca M zee lens and retainer with mounting screws provided aad _ Per MIL W 22759 43 9 Check all avionics systems for interference from this installation 1 00 25mm 95 24mm Square 10 When waterproofing the assembly to the aircraft apply Position 1 14VDC Red aviation approved single part silicone RTV or equiva Position 2 Ground Black lent around the periphery with caution Do not fill the 38 Document 05131 Rev B Model 71011 Series Exploded View Parts Figure 39a 2 Places 2 Places e 2 Places Model 7101102 Model 7101103 WHELEN d 2 Places
79. s DC applied until the flash tube is triggered by an external pulse This pulse is generated by a solid state timing circuit in the power supply When trouble shooting a strobe light system first determine if the trouble is with the flash tube or the power supply This can be accom plished by replacing the flash tube assembly with a good operating flash tube or with the use of a Whelen Strobe Check unit Whelen s power supplies are protected against a short or open circuit on the output In either case the power supplies will effectively turn themselves off when subjected to a shorted output of a xenon flash tube that refuses to flash WARNING Strobe light power supplies are meant to be used not to remain in an inactive state Use them at all times this will improve their proper functioning Any strobe light power supply that has been out of service for a long period of time is subject to failure because the elec trolytic condenser loses the polarity formation A strobe light power supply not having been used for one year or longer is vulnerable to failure applies to 1993 amp older units If this is the case it is recommended to start operating the system on a voltage that is reduced by 25 percent for 10 to 15 minutes before putting the power supply into normal service This will prevent over heating of the condenser while they reform If the power supply after a long period of non use is operated at full voltage immediately there i
80. s an excellent possibility that the condenser will become overheated POWER SUPPLY TEST PROCEDURES THE POWER SUPPLY IS A HIGH VOLTAGE DEVICE LET THE POWER SUPPLY BLEED DOWN FOR 10 MINUTES AFTER TURNING OFF POWER BEFORE HANDLING WARNING Reverse polarity of the input power for just an instant will permanently damage the power supply This dam age is sometimes not immediately apparent but will cause failure later on External trigger switching is not provided on the A413A HDA DF Strobe Light Power Supply Reference A413 T3 DF old style strobe light power supply outlet 1 Do not short out high voltage for extended length of time it will cause overheating of the output diodes and cause possible failure A normal operating power supply emits an audible tone If there is no sound emitted investigate 1 Determine that there is a proper input voltage at the power supply If this test is positive go to step 2 2 Clear all possible shorts at the power supply by disconnecting the output cables from the power supply outlets and connect an oper ating strobe lighthead assembly or a Strobe Check unit directly to the power supply outlet then apply the required voltage to the power supply input If this application proves positive the power supply is in working condition and the problem may be with the interconnecting cables 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc CABLE CONTINUITY CHECK PROCEDURES If pins 1 and 3 are rev
81. screw length Heli Coil Insert 3 0 125 DRAIN HOLE LOWER MOUNT ONLY Ore 3 92 Oe 100mm S Y MFG LABEL 28VDC GROUND WHTE BLACK 18AWG 18AWG 12 1 0 12 1 0 2010 Whelen Engineering Company Inc Models 7108007 7108017 Exploded View Parts QTY QTY ITEM PART NUMBER DESCRIPTION 01 0771080 07 Model 7108007 28V Upper 01 0771080 17 Model 7108017 28V Lower 414 1 14 0050505 14 Screw 4 40 X 5 16 PPHMS MS51957 14 4 4 2 16 0050506135 Washer 4 Lock Spring MS35338 135 1 1 3 07 571361 100 Adapter Mounting 3 3 4 1 4 68 4971082 31 Lens Clear w Drain i 1 5 68 4971082A30 Lens Clear 1 1 6 38 0250885 00 Gasket Lens 4 4 7 14 0050503 34 Screw 6 32 X 1 PPHMS MS51957 34 1 8 01 0271085 00 Assy 28V 1 1 9 39 5903711 25 Connector MS3102E10SL 3P 1 1 10 11 450845 300 Housing 1 1 11 07 750976 100 Nutplate Mounting Figure 19c MS CONNECTOR WIRING REAR VIEW 3 X 6 32 Mounting Holes 6 32 x 5 16 suggested screw length Heli Coil Insert 3 28VDC N C GND C LED MODULE Mounting Figure 19d CONNECTOR MS3102R10SL 3P Dimensions Figure 19b re 3 6
82. the A500A The body protrudes 1 40 inch into the tail fairing 3 Establish the proper light pattern of the A5004 tail position light The 70 REF 70 REF retainer shield must be located so that the bottoms of the V notches are vertical parallel to the rudder to shadow the light so it will produce a horizontal light pattern of 70 degrees left amp right of straight back of aircraft Mounting 1 75 Figure 36b 2 80 Ir T 109 1 75 Connecting Wiring of the A500A to the A441 Amp 3 Position Pin Connector HORIZONTAL VERTICAL Housing and the A444 Amp 2 Position paganis Pin Housing Connector 242 Anode RED wire Pin 1 of A441 Cathode BLACK wire Pin 2 of A441 19 7 77 1 40 Trigger WHITE wire Pin 3 of A441 Position Light A BLUE wire Pin 1 of A444 1 06 DIA Position Light Ground BLUE wire Pin 2 of A444 A 36 Document 05131 Rev B Model A500A SERI ES A500AVD1 01 0770024 04 A500AVD2 01 0770024 05 Exploded View Parts A500AHD1 01 0770024 06 Figure 37a A500AHD2 01 0770024 07 A500VDM1 01 0770024 08 E L A500VDM2 01 0770024 09 A500HDM1 01 0770024 10 A500HDM2 01 0770024 11 x A500ABV2 01 0770024 15 A500ABV1 01 0770024 16 A500ASP2 01 0770024 25 12 00 31 00 LEADS BONDING BRAID 6 00 1 00 A500AV14 01 0770024 00 A500AV28 01 0770024 01
83. tinued from the location of the previous box flasher or power supply to the location of the new LED beacon The following information is to assist in the installation of a Whelen LED Flashing Anti collision Light System 1 The installation procedure described in the following text will be confined to a single light installation but is identical for multiple light installations 2 Using the suggested mounting hole pattern prepare the aircraft for means to secure the LED Flashing Anti collision Light assembly Remove any existing mounting adapters 3 14 28 VDC ground leads equipped with an appropriate sized breaker to be supplied to the LED Flashing Anti collision Light Assembly System Both leads must be connected by an approved FAA connection Insure that the wire leads and the pressure venting ili tube are all clear of any obstructions and ty wrap as required 4 Install the light assembly by first removing the lens Remove the adapter plate Attach the adapter plate to the aircraft mounting holes Refer to page 2 Reinstall the light assembly and lens 5 Check all avionics systems for interference from this installation 6 A flight check should be performed by a properly certified pilot GROUND Black 18Ga 7 All inverted bottom mounted units shall require waterproofing of the flasher base assembly to the aircraft Note Drill a 1 8 hole in the center of the lens for bottom mount units 4
84. ts MUST BE Connected Correctly Whelen Engineering and Aero flash wiring between light assemblies and remote power supplies are identical as pictured below in Figure 5b Figure 5b Grimes and SDI Hoskins wiring between light assemblies and remote power supplies are identical as pictured below in Figure 5c Figure 5c Both Grimes and SDI connectors Position A RED Anode Position B White or Blue Trigger Position C Cathode Black or Yellow sometimes use MS Cannon Type All Kits include required connectors for hooking up the strobe light to the power supply only warning placards and the Installation Service Manual Cable is 16 gauge 3 c shielded The cable diameter is 275 The weight is 050 Ibs per linear foot Kits do not include switches or breakers In order to maintain the integrity of the installation one of the following installation kits must be used If the installer chooses to use different cable it must have the same or better electrical characteristics L Model Number Part Number Description H95 01 0750215 00 5 Cable Kit ANG o scires 01 0750218 00 10 Cable Kit 01 0750214 00 30 Cable Kit T HD60 01 0750206 00 60 Cable Kit HDT390 01 0750205 00 90 Cable Kit 01 0750216 00 Install Kit Only No Cable REPLACEMENT CONNECTORS Model Number Part Number Description A44l 01 0430011 00

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