Electro

Happy April Fool's Day!

I just installed the 24V Whelen LEDs on my 24V system connected to the existing dropping resistor. They work great. As pointed out, the no-load voltage will read ~24V. However, the Whelen LEDs draw far less current than the original halogens. Therefore, the voltage will be much closer to 24V when connected to the LED replacements with only a small voltage drop. Alternatively, you may bypass the resistor but either way use the 24V specification not 12V.

Thanks for the info, AdamJD. It appears that Aero-Lites has a 28V version as well. I'll order a few. Tom

Thanks for the response. I hadn't considered that available LEDs may not be dimmable.

Is it legal to freely replace general interior and panel lighting with LED bulbs without documentation? If not, what are the requirements? I am mostly concerned with the trim, flaps and gear indicators.

Pulling a couple cylinders may be cheap insurance. Thanks.

Thanks for the oiling tip, Clarence. I'll see if I can put something together. Shh, the Mooney doesn't know about this yet.

I have an opportunity to buy a Comanche 250 which has not been flown or started in 10-12 years so the condition of the engine is a complete unknown. Other than boroscoping the cylinders, cleaning plugs and changing oil is there a recognized prepping procedure before trying to start the old girl?

Just about exactly what I get.