Let's all remember we are talking about landing lights here, not flap motors
or avionics components.

FAR §43.17, Appendix A, ¶ (c)(17) replacing bulbs, reflectors, and lenses of
position and landing lights.

It does not mention 'approved parts' or similar, as compared to (c)(15)
Replacing seats or seat parts with replacement parts approved for the
aircraft,...

If the bulb I take out is a GE 4059, and I go to Pep Boys and buy a
Westinghouse X4059a, that says on the box 'Replaces GE 4059' I am going to
use it. It is an equivalent part, designed for the same purpose.

"RST Engineering" wrote in message
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Oh, I love it. I absolutely love it. As Bert Lahr said, "Ain't it the
truth, ain't it the truth."

Jim




"Dave Stadt" wrote in message
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Experience tells me just the opposite. I have a lot more faith in NAPA
parts than some of the parts that have gone through some FAA approved
manufacturing, inspection and approval process.