HID Lighting

Were these STC's installations, or did you need to get a field approval?
I've been waiting six months for the STC to get signed by the FAA regional
office in Chicago. Since the wing lights are the same for a lot of already
approved Beech products, it is amazing how long it is taking them to sign
the paperwork (for a Baron).

If the field approval wasn't too bad, I may decide to go that route rather
than wait for the STC.

"Viperdoc" wrote in message
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Were these STC's installations, or did you need to get a field approval?
I've been waiting six months for the STC to get signed by the FAA regional
office in Chicago. Since the wing lights are the same for a lot of already
approved Beech products, it is amazing how long it is taking them to sign
the paperwork (for a Baron).

If the field approval wasn't too bad, I may decide to go that route rather
than wait for the STC.

How long has GAMI been waiting for the STC for their PRISM system, three,
four years now?

Viperdoc wrote:
Were these STC's installations, or did you need to get a field approval?
I've been waiting six months for the STC to get signed by the FAA regional
office in Chicago. Since the wing lights are the same for a lot of already
approved Beech products, it is amazing how long it is taking them to sign
the paperwork (for a Baron).

If the field approval wasn't too bad, I may decide to go that route rather
than wait for the STC.

I installed the RMD HID kits (same as those sold by Knots2U I believe)
under a field approval on my Skylane a couple of years ago.

It was not difficult at all to secure said approval, using the existing
STC as the basis for the approval. The STC is for installing these kids
on their wingtips, I wanted to install them on the bose bowl to replace
the 4509's that burnt out so easily.

I couldn't be more pleased with the results. They use 1/3 of the power
of a 4509 and they put out a very bright, very white light. I installed
the kits myself, with inspection, approval and 337 submission by an
owner friendly A&P/IA.

-jav

Mine was under an stc.

Viperdoc wrote:

Were these STC's installations, or did you need to get a field approval?
I've been waiting six months for the STC to get signed by the FAA regional
office in Chicago. Since the wing lights are the same for a lot of already
approved Beech products, it is amazing how long it is taking them to sign
the paperwork (for a Baron).

If the field approval wasn't too bad, I may decide to go that route rather
than wait for the STC.

Viperdoc wrote:

I've been waiting for the Baron STC to come out for the K2U installation,
rather than going through a field approval. Apparently, the application for
the STC has been sitting on a desk at the Chicago Region for around 6
months.

The lights are brighter, use a lot less current, and don't burn out. They
can be left on continuously for recognition. I can hardly wait.

Doc, am I correct in assuming that these lights would be installed in your
cowling and nosewheel when the STC is available? I recall that you have
the TKS delivery system installed on your leading edges, as does my
Bonanza, so a leading edge installation is not an option.

--
Peter

I have a friend with a Bonanza. He has via an stc, a landing light
mounted on each strut of the main gear. However none are hid. I only
mention this to make you aware of possibilities.

John

Peter R. wrote:

Viperdoc wrote:


I've been waiting for the Baron STC to come out for the K2U installation,
rather than going through a field approval. Apparently, the application for
the STC has been sitting on a desk at the Chicago Region for around 6
months.

The lights are brighter, use a lot less current, and don't burn out. They
can be left on continuously for recognition. I can hardly wait.


Doc, am I correct in assuming that these lights would be installed in your
cowling and nosewheel when the STC is available? I recall that you have
the TKS delivery system installed on your leading edges, as does my
Bonanza, so a leading edge installation is not an option.

The Baron I fly does not have a nose light (radar), but does have wing
lenses. The HID is a simple bolt in and wire job. On the other hand, the
nose gear taxi light may be more problematic, since the ballast can not
interfere with the retraction mechanism (obviously). Locating this in the
nose well could be more of a challenge.

The Visitor wrote:

I have a friend with a Bonanza. He has via an stc, a landing light
mounted on each strut of the main gear. However none are hid. I only
mention this to make you aware of possibilities.

Interesting idea. I was not aware of this option.

Do you suppose there is some type of in-line switch that prevents the
lights from illuminating if the landing gear is up? I have wondered the
same about my default taxi light on the nose gear when I discovered I
inadvertently left the taxi light on after the gear came up.

--
Peter

Locating this in the
nose well could be more of a challenge.



Maybe not. For the Seneca's, there must be six feet of HV wire. The
ballasts are mounted up in the nose compartment on the forward side of
the instrument bulkhead. This is the lopresti install.

Peter R. wrote:

Do you suppose there is some type of in-line switch that prevents the
lights from illuminating if the landing gear is up?

I'm not too familiar with Bo's. But if the light is enclosed, then I
would guess yes. If your interested, I will ask about them when I see
him next. And perhaps who's stc it is.

HID is the way to go.