Landing lights

We seem to be going thru landing lights more frequently than we should in
our 172's. Are there any STCd alternatives to the standard Cessna part?
Maybe a LED lamp or at least something more durable? I realize it's only a
$40 part, but we're a new club and every little bit helps...

Thanks

Isn't that a sign of unusual vibration? I know some in the Mooney
community have had the same problem and its always indicated something
else (vibration wise).

-Robert

Robert M. Gary wrote:
Isn't that a sign of unusual vibration? I know some in the Mooney
community have had the same problem and its always indicated something
else (vibration wise).

-Robert

Unusual vibration in a 172?

How do you detect that without instrumentation or the prop falling apart
before your eyes?

On my first take off in a 172R my first thought was the engine had failed
because everything wasn't shaking like hell like all the other carbureted
172s I had flown.

I'm amazed that the lights in the pre fuel injected models last more than
once or twice around the pattern in spite of all the vibration, especially
the ones with the lights in the cowl.

--
Jim Pennino

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Robert M. Gary wrote:
Isn't that a sign of unusual vibration? I know some in the Mooney
community have had the same problem and its always indicated something
else (vibration wise).

-Robert

Unusual vibration in a 172?

How do you detect that without instrumentation or the prop falling apart
before your eyes?

On my first take off in a 172R my first thought was the engine had failed
because everything wasn't shaking like hell like all the other carbureted
172s I had flown.

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Jim Pennino

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Lycoming powered, I assume - the O-300 runs smooth as silk...

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Robert M. Gary wrote:
Isn't that a sign of unusual vibration? I know some in the Mooney
community have had the same problem and its always indicated something
else (vibration wise).

-Robert

Unusual vibration in a 172?

How do you detect that without instrumentation or the prop falling apart
before your eyes?

On my first take off in a 172R my first thought was the engine had failed
because everything wasn't shaking like hell like all the other carbureted
172s I had flown.

snip
--
Jim Pennino

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Lycoming powered, I assume - the O-300 runs smooth as silk...


Thanks to everyone for the info... I'll do some shopping this week.

"Robert M. Gary" wrote in message
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Isn't that a sign of unusual vibration? I know some in the Mooney
community have had the same problem and its always indicated something
else (vibration wise).

-Robert

Actually, I think it might be more that the planes are being used for a lot
of training at this point. We're probably replacing one every 6 to 9
months...

"Robert Barker" wrote in message
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We seem to be going thru landing lights more frequently than we should in
our 172's. Are there any STCd alternatives to the standard Cessna part?
Maybe a LED lamp or at least something more durable? I realize it's only
a $40 part, but we're a new club and every little bit helps...


http://speedmods.com/Boom_Beam/boom_beam_systems.htm

I have these and they are awesome. A bit more to install, but have a 5 year
warranty. It eliminates the most common part that breaks in regular landing
lights. What's more, they're about five times brighter than "normal" lights.

http://speedmods.com/Boom_Beam/boom_beam_AML.htm Pick the one that fits.

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Matt
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Matthew W. Barrow
Site-Fill Homes, LLC.
Montrose, CO

What kind of plane are they on. And what beam dispersion did you get?

John




Matt Barrow wrote:
"Robert Barker" wrote in message
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We seem to be going thru landing lights more frequently than we should in
our 172's. Are there any STCd alternatives to the standard Cessna part?
Maybe a LED lamp or at least something more durable? I realize it's only
a $40 part, but we're a new club and every little bit helps...



http://speedmods.com/Boom_Beam/boom_beam_systems.htm

I have these and they are awesome. A bit more to install, but have a 5 year
warranty. It eliminates the most common part that breaks in regular landing
lights. What's more, they're about five times brighter than "normal" lights.

http://speedmods.com/Boom_Beam/boom_beam_AML.htm Pick the one that fits.

"The Visitor" wrote in message
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What kind of plane are they on. And what beam dispersion did you get?

John


A Beech B36 - I have both the cowl and taxi (nose wheel) lights.



Matt Barrow wrote:
"Robert Barker" wrote in message
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We seem to be going thru landing lights more frequently than we should in
our 172's. Are there any STCd alternatives to the standard Cessna part?
Maybe a LED lamp or at least something more durable? I realize it's only
a $40 part, but we're a new club and every little bit helps...



http://speedmods.com/Boom_Beam/boom_beam_systems.htm

I have these and they are awesome. A bit more to install, but have a 5
year warranty. It eliminates the most common part that breaks in regular
landing lights. What's more, they're about five times brighter than
"normal" lights.

http://speedmods.com/Boom_Beam/boom_beam_AML.htm Pick the one that fits.

Matt Barrow wrote:

A Beech B36 - I have both the cowl and taxi (nose wheel) lights.


Available in:

Intermediate - 17° width
Landing - 9° width



What beam widths did you wind up with? would think the 9 degrees is
too small of a spot?

What was the real install time compared to estimates?

John