WAT Recognition LED Logbook Entry

[Lax291]

Might be kicking a hornets nest here, but is there a definitive answer on if the new(ish) WAT LED recognition lights can be pilot installed and signed off?

 

Did a search online for forum answers and didn't find anything. 

[Fly Boomer]

15 minutes ago, Lax291 said:

Might be kicking a hornets nest here, but is there a definitive answer on if the new(ish) WAT LED recognition lights can be pilot installed and signed off?

 

Did a search online for forum answers and didn't find anything. 

Use your browser-based search engine -- not the search built in to the forum software.  First hit:

https://mooneyspace.com/topic/41571-recognition-lights-this-is-how-it-done/?do=findComment&comment=833911

[PT20J]

"Replaced left and right recognition light bulbs with Whelen 01-0770303-20."

[RoundTwo]

Yes. I did it with a simple sign off.

[Lax291]

On 1/23/2024 at 7:28 AM, Fly Boomer said:

Use your browser-based search engine -- not the search built in to the forum software.  First hit:

https://mooneyspace.com/topic/41571-recognition-lights-this-is-how-it-done/?do=findComment&comment=833911

Thanks for mentioning that, I do use the browser and it does a much better job. In the post, I didn't see what I would call a "definitive" answer. 

9 hours ago, PT20J said:

"Replaced left and right recognition light bulbs with Whelen 01-0770303-20."

Did you make this entry as a PP? 

3 hours ago, RoundTwo said:

Yes. I did it with a simple sign off.

Via an IA/A&P?

[Fly Boomer]

37 minutes ago, Lax291 said:

Thanks for mentioning that, I do use the browser and it does a much better job. In the post, I didn't see what I would call a "definitive" answer. 

Did you make this entry as a PP? 

Via an IA/A&P?

“Definitive” is elusive in matters such as this.  Just do what @PT20J said.  If somebody gets their panties in a twist later, you can beg forgiveness and get someone further up the food chain to fix the log.

[LANCECASPER]

On 1/23/2024 at 6:13 AM, Lax291 said:

Might be kicking a hornets nest here, but is there a definitive answer on if the new(ish) WAT LED recognition lights can be pilot installed and signed off?

 

Did a search online for forum answers and didn't find anything. 

I wouldn't overthink it. I would do something close to what @PT20J did, only maybe a little further: "Replaced inop left and right recognition light bulbs with Whelen direct replacement 01-0770303-2"

[OR75]

On 1/23/2024 at 4:13 AM, Lax291 said:

Might be kicking a hornets nest here, but is there a definitive answer on if the new(ish) WAT LED recognition lights can be pilot installed and signed off?

 

Did a search online for forum answers and didn't find anything. 

Are you going to remover the power supply of the existing strobes ? 

it may require a new w&b entry in the POH 

[Lax291]

Thanks for the guidance guys.

 

I didn't think there was a need for new W&B as I also didn't think the power supplies were driving the recognition lights.

[OR75]

7 hours ago, Lax291 said:

Thanks for the guidance guys.

 

I didn't think there was a need for new W&B as I also didn't think the power supplies were driving the recognition lights.

what do you currently have installed ?

the LED strobe/lights do not require a power supply  (the power supply is embedded in the strobe/light assembly, that's a big part of the beauty of LEDs. Low need for power / amps !. 

the LED is connected directly to the ground/12v of the ship via (of course) a circuit breaker 

If your plane currently has position/strobe light you will need to bypass the power supply boxes (usually one near each wingtip bolted to the last inspection panel)  

 

[Fly Boomer]

3 hours ago, OR75 said:

what do you currently have installed ?

the LED strobe/lights do not require a power supply  (the power supply is embedded in the strobe/light assembly, that's a big part of the beauty of LEDs. Low need for power / amps !. 

the LED is connected directly to the ground/12v of the ship via (of course) a circuit breaker 

If your plane currently has position/strobe light you will need to bypass the power supply boxes (usually one near each wingtip bolted to the last inspection panel)  

 

I could be wrong, but I think the original question was looking for specific authorization and logbook language for swapping out the recognition lights, not strobes.

[Lax291]

You are correct @Fly Boomer but appreciate the willingness to help @OR75

[RoundTwo]

On 1/24/2024 at 8:57 AM, Lax291 said:

Thanks for mentioning that, I do use the browser and it does a much better job. In the post, I didn't see what I would call a "definitive" answer. 

Did you make this entry as a PP? 

Via an IA/A&P?

My sign off was done by a field A&P. 

[Jetpilot86]

I was told I could, but am having Maxwell do it while in annual this week. I ran out of time for pre annual projects.