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General Aviation Catalog

General Aviation Catalog

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Company Overview
Whelen Engineering, founded in 1952, specializes in safety lighting for aviation, automotive, and industrial sectors. The company emphasizes innovation and quality, with a workforce averaging over 22 years of employment. All products are designed, assembled, and manufactured in the USA, focusing on reducing outsourcing through vertical manufacturing and advanced production technologies.

Lighting Regulations
Aircraft must have approved anti-collision and position light systems for nighttime operations. Position lights include Aviation Red on the left, Aviation Green on the right, and an Aviation White Taillight. Anti-collision systems must meet specific candela requirements based on the aircraft's type certificate application date, with standards varying for applications after April 1, 1957, August 11, 1971, and July 18, 1977. Position lights must be wired independently of anti-collision lights.

Product Specifications
The ORION™ series features TSO/ETSO approved LED aviation lighting, eliminating the need for external flasher boxes. These lights are flush mountable and retrofitable to Whelen's legacy strobe products. The series includes models like ORION 500, 600, and 650, each with specific voltage, weight, and dimension specifications. The ORION series is noted for its brightness and compliance with Federal Aviation Regulations (FAR).

Technologies and Approvals
Whelen's products utilize technologies such as halogen lamps, LEDs, and strobe tubes, ensuring compliance with industry standards like TSO/ETSO, FAA PMA, and FAR specifications. The ORION series is designed to meet FAR-SPEC requirements, ensuring legal installation.

Installation and Maintenance
Proper installation of power supplies and cabling is crucial for safe operation. Whelen provides guidance for installation to ensure compliance with FAR-SPEC. The company offers direct replacements for various incandescent bulbs, with LED options providing longer life and reliability.

Specifications
The document lists multiple series of lighting products, including Chroma Series, 71110 Series, 90340 & 90375 Series, and others. Each product is described with its model number, part number, current draw, dimensions, weight, and FAA approvals. The Chroma Series includes LED lamps in red and green, designed to meet FAR requirements for chromaticity, intensity, and coverage.

Procedures and Standards
The document emphasizes compliance with FAA regulations and standards, such as TSO-C96a and TSO-C30c, for anti-collision and position lights. Non-FAA approved parts require additional approvals for installation on U.S. Type Certificated products.

Recommendations
The document suggests using LED technology for its benefits, including reduced EMI/RFI interference, consistent light output, and significant energy savings. It recommends specific models for upgrading existing aircraft lighting systems, such as the 90325 Series for Cessna Citation wingtips.

Key Data from Tables
Tables provide detailed technical data for each product, including current draw, dimensions, weight, FAA approval status, and specific applications.

Critical Information
The document highlights the importance of FAA approvals for aviation lighting products and the need for additional approvals for non-certified parts. It underscores the advantages of LED lighting in terms of energy efficiency, durability, and compliance with aviation standards.

Exterior Lighthead Modules
This section provides detailed specifications for various LED light modules used in aircraft, including landing, taxi, and recognition lights. Each model is described with its part number, weight, dimensions, current draw, color, lens material, and FAA approval status. Parts without FAA approval require additional approvals for installation on U.S. Type Certificated products.

Interior Lighting
This section covers LED lighting solutions for aircraft interiors, focusing on map lights and instrument post lights. These products offer advantages such as long life, reduced power consumption, and resistance to shock and vibration.

Connector Assemblies
A446, A447, and A448 are connector assemblies with varying positions and types. Ground Crew Call Warning Horns and APU Horn Assembly models are designed for specific aircraft, with FAA/PMA approvals.

LED System Recommendations
Recommendations for converting to Whelen LEDs and strobes for various aircraft models, specifying voltage requirements and installation notes.

Beacon Conversions
Instructions for converting existing beacons to LED or strobe beacons, including specific models and part numbers required for different aircraft types.

Installation Instructions
Guidelines for installing Whelen light systems on Cessna and other aircraft models, including custom bracket fabrication and wiring instructions.

Notes
All non-FAA approved parts are marked and require additional approvals for installation on U.S. Type Certificated products.

Contact Information

Customer Support: 860-526-9504, [email protected]
Customer Service: 860-526-9504 Ext. 6, [email protected]

Factory Repair Information

Location: Building B, 51 Winthrop Road, Chester, CT 06412-0684
Requirements for Repair: Include a copy of the sales receipt for warranty coverage, a short description of the problem, your name, return address, and daytime phone number.
Warranty and Repair Information: Refer to the Whelen User Direct Warranty statement or contact Whelen Engineering for complete details.

Additional Information

Whelen Engineering reserves the right to upgrade and improve products without notice.
Document Code: 12620G - 02/27/2018

Catalog excerpts

TABLE OF CONTENTS Company Profile i Lighting Regulations ii ORION™ 1-2 CHROMA™ 3 Anti-Collision/Position 4-12 Power Supplies 13-16 Self-Contained Lightheads 17-20 Position Lights 21-23 ™ Parmetheus G3 Replacement Lights 24 Parmetheus Plus™ Replacement Lights 25-26 Exterior Lighthead Modules 27-33 Interior Lighting 34-39 Experimental 40 Miscellaneous 41 Cross Reference Charts 42-52 Greg Ginnetti Jeff Argersinger Bryan Bochinski Jessie Bernier Trish Wille It All Started 1952 in a Garage with the First Rotating Beacon. A privately owned company, Whelen has experienced positive growth for over 60...

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LIGHTING REGULATIONS REQUIREMENTS, LOCATIONS, & DISTRIBUTION PATTERNS All aircraft must have an approved anti-collision light and position light system for nighttime operations. An approved anti-collision The position lights consist of an Aviation Red on the left side, an Aviation Green on the right and an strobe light system must Aviation White Taillight (REF. FAR 23.1389). project light 360° around the aircraft’s vertical axis. The anti-collision lighting system is required under FAR PART 91.205(c). There are different requirements affecting different aircraft. These aircraft are categorized...

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ORION™ SERIES ORION™ SERIES CROSSOVER CHART Legacy Product Legacy Product Moutning Orion Replacement Part Number Model Number Location Model Number Whelen Engineering is proud to introduce the ORION Series of TSO/ETSO approved LED aviation lighting. Incorporating the latest state-of-the-art LED Technology available in an all-inclusive package, the ORION series eliminates the need for external flasher boxes. Flush mountable for a wide variety of applications with minimal integration and easily retrofitable to the Whelen legacy strobe products. The ORION series is quite simply the brightest form...

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FAR SPEC A Technical Standard Order (TSO) is a minimum performance standard and does not equal compliance with the applicable Federal Aviation Regulations. In fact other manufacturers produce TSO approved items with operational characteristics that contradict the FARs. Whelen designs products as FAR-SPEC, Federal Aviation Regulations - Specified Lighting. FAR-SPEC is compliant with all applicable FAR’s making your installation legal. * Installers must follow the approved guidance for installation of the product to be FAR-SPEC compliant Clear Hard-coated Polycarbonate (Field Replaceable) Drawing#...

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CHROMA™ SERIES LED technology is optimal for aviation applications. Whelen LED lights are time and field tested for reliability and long-life performance under the harsh conditions faced by Fire, DOT, and Law Enforcement professionals around the world. Whelen Aviation Products exceed industry standards. Whether installed on a Boeing 737, a Gulfstream 650, a high altitude reconnaissance aircraft, or on helicopters operating in the North Sea, Whelen products are trusted to perform in every imaginable environment. •Direct replacements for W129028 / 129028 / A7512-24 / W628 / 628 incandescent bulbs •Unique...

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71110 SERIES 71110 Series is a Wingtip mounted Strobe Anti-Collision/Position light assembly utilizing LEDs for the Forward Position lights. The LEDs provide a significant reduction in current draw over conventional position light bulbs. The strobe light lens assembly is radio-shielded for maximum EMI/RFI protection. Navigation light portion is wired with flying leads. Model Part# Description Drawing# Weight Dimensions Lens Approvals A650 PG/PR SERIES Wingtip with anti-collision & forward position lights. Can be used to convert non-Whelen position lights into a position/anti-collision...

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90340 & 90375 SERIES 90340 Series is an all inclusive Wingtip mounted Strobe Anti-Collision/Position Light assembly utilizing LEDs for both the Forward & Tail Position lights, eliminating the need for a tail mounted position light. The LED’s provide a significant reduction in current draw over conventional position light bulbs. The strobe light lens assembly is radio-shielded for maximum EMI/RFI protection. Direct replacement (exact footprint) for Whelen Model A600PG/PR Series (photo left) without replacing the current strobe power supply. Single set of flying leads operates both Forward and...

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90325 SERIES Model 90325 and 71120 (current source) are an all LED upgrade to Cessna Citation wingtip strobe legacy products manufactured by Whelen. A direct replacement for Whelen’s 90206 wingtip products. Will not work for 900159. The 90325 will retrofit Models 550, S550, 560 or is able to be modified to fit other wings of similar design. 90325 ships with a 24” cable harness that mate to 71120. Available in 28V Only. Description Drawing# Weight Dimensions Lens Approvals 1.2 lbs. (544gm) Clear FAA TSO-C96a Class II /TSO C30c Types I & III Polycarbonate 71120 SERIES Model 71120 (current...

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ANTI-COLLISION / POSITION LIGHTS 90159 & 90206 SERIES 90159 Series Wingtip strobe anti-collision & navigation light assembly, STC #ST22BO for Cessna Citation models 550, S550, and 560. Can be installed on other aircraft with minor modifications. Unit will replace 30-1085 assemblies. 90206 Series Wingtip strobe anti-collision & navigation light assembly, STC #ST00101BO for Cessna Citation Model 560, Serial Numbers 257 and up. Unit will replace 30-1085 assemblies. 9015905 01-0790159-05 Left Wingtip, no Tail Position Light Drawing# Weight Dimensions Colors Lens Aviation Red Aviation Green Aviation...

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ANTI-COLLISION / POSITION LIGHTS 50626 SERIES 50626 Series Strobe Tube assemblies are used with model numbers listed in chart below. Description Strobe tube assembly, 6” long Strobe tube assembly, 6” long w/grommet Strobe tube assy, 12.5” long w/grommet Strobe tube assy, 2” long w/grommet* Dimensions Exposed Height: 2.25” (57mm) x 2.5” (64mm) Clear Pyrex Glass * = Cirrus 90375 replacment tube NOTE: All non-FAA approved parts in this catalog are signified by a (—) in the approval column. Parts without FAA approval may still be purchased, however, installation of these parts on U. S. Type Certificated...

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