I have been looking at the Aero-Lite PAR 36 SunSetter Ultra. These lights are shielded for RFI and have temperature and power regulation.
I know there is quite the controversy over the use of LED lights in general as a "like" replacement for the STD GE incandescent bulb, as most do not have a formal certification to be used in our planes. My local FSDO will not make any determination and states they will forward the paper work (337) to Oklahoma. I am aware of several guys who are placing these lights as an owner maintenance item.
Questions:
1. Has anyone actually completed a field approval (337) for LED landing lights in a Mooney and been approved?
2. What are the thoughts of an insurance company denying a claim on the grounds that "unapproved" parts were placed into service?