1966 Mooney M20E landing light part number

[Littleman749667]

Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone knows what the part number for a landing light on a 1966 Mooney M20E is. I'm trying to look for a light that would last long and is LED.

[Hank]

I know Whelen makes one to replace the large PAR46 bulb in the cowling, because I bought one in 2014. So far, I'm only aware of it being turned off twice since then, once during annual and the other time halfway through the IFR instrument tests.

There are several good options. Mine is a Whelen Parmetheus, but now there are two additional Parmetheus versions out and I don't know the difference between them. I've heard of people buying generic PAR46-sized LED tractor lights and using them [what about radio interference?] but can't recommend that option, even at 10% the price of Whelen. There are other vendors, too, with good LED bulbs, just make sure you get a Landing Light and not a Taxi light! Oh, wait--"Whelen" has now become "WAT".

Seems there is someone here who is a Whelen distributor . . . . If I remember, I'll add his username. Gallagher rings a bell, but isn't listed.

[EricJ]

Most PAR46 lamps will work.  A "spot" beam has a narrower illumination than a "flood", so consider that whether you want distance for landing or spread for taxi.   PAR46 LED tractor lamps have been popular for landing lights, but what's available seems to change frequently.

I bought one of these about seven years ago and it's been good.   There are many other options, some new ones are nicer.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B009LQG64S

 

[Greg Ellis]

@OSUAV8TER is the distributor that is on this forum.  I think his website is Welcome to Gallagher Aviation - (gallagheraviationllc.com)

[OSUAV8TER]

@Littleman749667 I am an authorized Whelen Aerospace Technologies dealer and the PAR-46 G3 LED Landing Light is a drop in replacement for that position. I have three of them on my Bonanza and they are exceptional landing lights clocking in at 250,000 candela power. I have them in stock and ready to ship. You only have one light so make it worth it!

https://www.gallagheraviationllc.com/WAT-G3-PAR-46-LED-Landing-Light_p_134.html <-- Link to the G3 PAR-46 LED Landing Light

513-401-6495 <--- Call/Text/MMS

1-833-425-5288 <-- Call

gallagheraviationllc@gmail.com <-- Email me

[Echo]

4 hours ago, Hank said:

I know Whelen makes one to replace the large PAR46 bulb in the cowling, because I bought one in 2014. So far, I'm only aware of it being turned off twice since then, once during annual and the other time halfway through the IFR instrument tests.

There are several good options. Mine is a Whelen Parmetheus, but now there are two additional Parmetheus versions out and I don't know the difference between them. I've heard of people buying generic PAR46-sized LED tractor lights and using them [what about radio interference?] but can't recommend that option, even at 10% the price of Whelen. There are other vendors, too, with good LED bulbs, just make sure you get a Landing Light and not a Taxi light! Oh, wait--"Whelen" has now become "WAT".

Seems there is someone here who is a Whelen distributor . . . . If I remember, I'll add his username. Gallagher rings a bell, but isn't listed.

With the lifespan of LED why not have it on all the time as a recognition aide?

Edited April 23 by Echo

[Echo]

The original Parmetheous go on sale for abot $100 bucks on Ebay often.  That is how I obtained mine.

[Hank]

15 minutes ago, Echo said:

With the lifespan of LED why not have it on all the time as a recognition aide?

What part of this made you think it's OFF???

4 hours ago, Hank said:

. . . I bought one in 2014. So far, I'm only aware of it being turned off twice since then, once during annual and the other time halfway through the IFR instrument tests.

Or is there a benefit to having the landing light on during annual, or for the entire pitot static test instead of turning it off halfway through?

[Echo]

35 minutes ago, Hank said:

What part of this made you think it's OFF???

Or is there a benefit to having the landing light on during annual, or for the entire pitot static test instead of turning it off halfway through?

LOL.  Completely misread that Hank.  To much report writing today.  My mistake.  Glad you are a user of the light too.  Scott