steingar Posted April 13, 2020 Report Posted April 13, 2020 Went to fly Saturday and found my strobe nonfunctional. Due to my ham-handed wrenching the navigation light quickly joined it, the red glass cover is in pieces. I thought the strobe might come out like a regular bulb, but of course not! So how do you remove a thing like this and where do ai source new ones? Quote
Ross Taylor Posted April 13, 2020 Report Posted April 13, 2020 PM me your address and I'll put a red and green globe in the mail to you. 4 Quote
cliffy Posted April 13, 2020 Report Posted April 13, 2020 What make and model is it? Then look on the manufacturer's website to find if parts are available. Get the part numbers and start a search by part number from a variety of sources Quote
1964-M20E Posted April 13, 2020 Report Posted April 13, 2020 Aveo engineering Ultra Galactica 3 in one strobe. I have these are they are very nice. https://www.aveoengineering.com/ultra-galactica-2/ Or the wingtip version very very nice. Crystal Conforma for Mooney https://www.aveoengineering.com/crystal-conforma-for-mooney/ 1 Quote
steingar Posted April 13, 2020 Author Report Posted April 13, 2020 That's a good thought. I thought I was going to have to replace it with the same thing, but I think I'll do both, since I doubt the starboard light it far behind it. Don't need to stick to the same thing. Quote
bradp Posted April 13, 2020 Report Posted April 13, 2020 I have a set of frankenstrobes (grimes) from a 77J that you can have steingar- I'll send a pic of the housing. Strobes work but they were old when I replaced them with Orions. Quote
MB65E Posted April 13, 2020 Report Posted April 13, 2020 I used to think the same thing about timing, some last longer than others. But most only fail when you mess with them. I’d leave the other side alone until it fails. I’ve also learned to put blankets or foam on the floor each time take a wingtip apart. Whelen chroma lights are really neat for the Navs. I still find the old strobes distract the mind and eyes differently/better than the new led strobes. A true CB would just put another bulb or tube in and fly. Matt 1 Quote
MB65E Posted April 13, 2020 Report Posted April 13, 2020 I have a few red and green lenses if needed also Matt Quote
Oscar Avalle Posted April 13, 2020 Report Posted April 13, 2020 I would suggest you move over to LEDs... less problematic. 1 Quote
Guest Posted April 13, 2020 Report Posted April 13, 2020 Looks like a Whelen A-427 flash tube and a W1284R lens. Clarence Quote
steingar Posted April 13, 2020 Author Report Posted April 13, 2020 I’m thinking to replace both, since the other isn’t far behind. I have no idea how to do the swap, might even ask my mechanic to do it at annual. I’m due next month. The blankets and foam are a dang good idea in hindsight. Quote
carusoam Posted April 13, 2020 Report Posted April 13, 2020 See what OSU has for sales on the Whelen LED lights... Best regards, -a- Quote
Jim Peace Posted April 13, 2020 Report Posted April 13, 2020 6 hours ago, 1964-M20E said: Aveo engineering Ultra Galactica 3 in one strobe. I have these are they are very nice. https://www.aveoengineering.com/ultra-galactica-2/ I have these as well....Just do it !!! Quote
steingar Posted May 28, 2020 Author Report Posted May 28, 2020 Looks like the bulb is OK, don't need to replace. I do need to replace the power supply. A full AMU for one of those things. Quote
MB65E Posted May 28, 2020 Report Posted May 28, 2020 eBay should have loads of them now with everyone upgrading to LEDs. -Matt 1 Quote
1967 427 Posted May 31, 2020 Report Posted May 31, 2020 Just a shot in the dark, but it looks very similar to this from Chief Wingtip Flash Tube Assembly, for A429 Strobe In Stock Item: WHL A427 Quote
steingar Posted June 1, 2020 Author Report Posted June 1, 2020 On 5/28/2020 at 11:41 AM, MB65E said: eBay should have loads of them now with everyone upgrading to LEDs. -Matt Looks like I"m joining the crowd. Getting a pair of LEDs is about the same money as the fool power supply. Had to pay my mechanic to remove the other power supply, sounds like money will spent. 1 Quote
carusoam Posted June 2, 2020 Report Posted June 2, 2020 Steingar, Check with @OSUAV8TER to see if he has anything that matches your need? OSU has a bunch of Whelen parts at interesting prices.... Best regards, -a- Quote
steingar Posted June 2, 2020 Author Report Posted June 2, 2020 7 hours ago, carusoam said: Steingar, Check with @OSUAV8TER to see if he has anything that matches your need? OSU has a bunch of Whelen parts at interesting prices.... Best regards, -a- Thanks for the tip, but the deed is done. I'll post up some photos when I get the ship back, provided I have enough left in my bank account to pay the electric bill. 1 Quote
bonal Posted June 2, 2020 Report Posted June 2, 2020 Even the smallest things can really be a major setback. Owning a vintage airplane has to be a twisted labor of love. Hope it all works out. Quote
OSUAV8TER Posted June 3, 2020 Report Posted June 3, 2020 An Orion 650 is a direct replacement for this legacy unit. You dump this, the old strobe power packs, and keep your existing wiring. Installation time is probably a few hours maximum for a competent mechanic. LEDs are brighter, last longer, weigh less, and look way better! Many Mooney 20C aircraft take the OR6501G and the OR6501R. Don't forget the OR5001V for the tail! http://www.gallagheraviationllc.com/whelen-aircraft-lighting.html Email me with any questions - gallagheraviationllc@gmail.com 1 Quote
steingar Posted June 3, 2020 Author Report Posted June 3, 2020 11 hours ago, OSUAV8TER said: An Orion 650 is a direct replacement for this legacy unit. You dump this, the old strobe power packs, and keep your existing wiring. Installation time is probably a few hours maximum for a competent mechanic. LEDs are brighter, last longer, weigh less, and look way better! Many Mooney 20C aircraft take the OR6501G and the OR6501R. Don't forget the OR5001V for the tail! http://www.gallagheraviationllc.com/whelen-aircraft-lighting.html Email me with any questions - gallagheraviationllc@gmail.com Yup, that's what I got. Sorry I didn't get it from you, I think my mechanic went to Spruce. I'll post up pictures if I ever get the airplane back. Quote
steingar Posted June 3, 2020 Author Report Posted June 3, 2020 On 4/13/2020 at 10:39 AM, Ross Taylor said: PM me your address and I'll put a red and green globe in the mail to you. I should mention that Ross did exactly that, and wouldn't even take something nice in exchange. That cover got me to my annual, so I am grateful. 1 1 Quote
OSUAV8TER Posted June 3, 2020 Report Posted June 3, 2020 24 minutes ago, steingar said: Yup, that's what I got. Sorry I didn't get it from you, I think my mechanic went to Spruce. I'll post up pictures if I ever get the airplane back. It's okay, everyone knows Spruce, not many know me and that is something I have to work on. ~ James Quote
steingar Posted June 6, 2020 Author Report Posted June 6, 2020 Mooney is back from annual. Those strobes are bright! 2 Quote
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