Navigation Light 252

[Cody Stallings]

Fooling with my metal mistress tonight in the hanger, kicked the lights on just to double check all points an noticed I had a light out.

But the other was burning just fine. But that’s a Problem.

Little sucker felt like it was on fire. The fiberglass all around it was extremely hot too!!

Anyone know of any replacement LED that would fit this installation?

Thanks in advance.

[MB65E]

Hi Cody, not a genuine replacement But some have used these. https://www.ebay.com/itm/Whelen-A508-14-A508-28-LED-Replacement-CREE-XP-E-10-30VDC-Aero-Lites-/332758645648
Aero-Lights web page doesn’t have the exact one pictured but I think it’s the same light  

I don’t have the requirement for that type of light in my airplane but I do have a few that I work in that require them.  I’ve hunted some in auto parts stores,” pilot” makes One but it’s a blade style with no true trailing light.  All were smokin bright!!

I’ve seen the stock bulbs melt plastic! Dumb! 

There was thread on MS about the same lamps.

-Matt 

[hypertech]

Not sure on the exact bulb for a 252 but there are things like this out there:

 

https://www.aero-lites.com/product-page/led-rear-position-light-wedge-base

[gsxrpilot]

 

[carusoam]

There is a thread regarding the wing mounted tail light... and LEDs...

I think @OSUAV8TER may be the keeper of LED ideas...

Best regards,

-a-

[OSUAV8TER]

I'm a Whelen LED dealer but unfortunately they do not have a product that will fit in that spot. 

[Hank]

You can always take the old bulb to your local National Aviation Parts Association store and look for an LED that will fit . . . .

[Cody Stallings]

On 3/29/2020 at 9:13 AM, Hank said:

You can always take the old bulb to your local National Aviation Parts Association store and look for an LED that will fit . . . .

Went a different route. 
Fellow Mooney Driver told my elves about these lil Aero-Lites,  very Satisfied other than the Lens that Has to be replaced.

[PJClark]

Is there a fit problem with the lens? Or the same problem I had with my nav light lens?

[Cody Stallings]

28 minutes ago, PJClark said:

Is there a fit problem with the lens? Or the same problem I had with my nav light lens?

No sir, It fits fine if you remove the lens the right way.

A heat gun does the trick.

[carusoam]

Great details Cody!

Best regards,

-a-