Module 13F - 13.9: Lights

Anti collision lights are positioned on the _____ _____, top of ________ and ______

Wing tips, top of fuselage and tail

Navigation lights are positioned on the ______ _____, and are coloured _____ for port and _______ for starboard

Wing tips, red, green

On the left side, also known as starboard/port, the red navigation light covers _____ degrees

Port, 110 degrees

The rear navigation light reflects out on a ____ degree angle on either side of empennage centre

70

Can you handle bulbs with your bare hands? If not, why?

No, oil from skin causes heat spots and may cause bulbs to fail prematurely

An anti-collision light (rotating beacon) is a flashing redbeacon that produces ___ to _____ flashes per minute

40-100

Anti-collision lights should be visible from all directions within an angle of _____ degrees above and below horizontal plane of aircraft

30

What is the difference between a rotating reflector type and rotating bulb type beacon?

Reflective surface is drive to circle a stationary bulb, in rotating bulb two bulbs are rotated

What part of the anti-collision light provides the red colour of light?

The lens

The strobe type ____-________ lights (white) are located on each end of the wing tip and have a frequency strobe of 50-80 times a minute

Anti-collision

Anti collision lights are switched on when, due to their intensity?

Turned on just before takeoff, turned off just after exiting runway on landing

A power pack is needed to supply high voltage for the strobe light, what must be done before any maintenance is performed near strobe light?

Input to power pack is disconnected for at least 5 minutes

True/False: It is permissible to operate strobes during a refuelling operation

False

Should landing lights be tested on the ground for long periods of time? If not, why?

No, due to light being cooled only by airflow in flight, if tested on ground they will overheat quickly

Quartz withstands much higher/lower temperatures than glass

Higher

If nose gear is down and locked, nose gear taxi light turns on/off

On

When does the nose gear taxi light shut off?

When nose gear is not down and locked

Do not operate lights for more than __ minutes, and how long must you wait if lights need to be turned back on after switching off?

5 minutes, turned off for same amount of time as they were turned on

Resistors may be used in light fixtures to maintain circuit balance, the number of resistors varies directly/inversely with the number of lamps in series

Inversely

Which of the passenger advisory signs are not controlled by the flight crew?

Lavatory occupied signs

True/False: When any of the advisory signs are illuminated, an audio tone will follow

True

What will occur to the lavatory sign if the occupant closes the door without locking it?

Occupied light circuit will remain open

What is the integral lighting in the flight compartment?

Lighting used to illuminate flight deck instruments

What are post/pillar lights used for in the flight compartment?

When areas have insufficient lighting

How do trans-illuminated panels operate in displaying words on the cockpit panel?

Opaque material is engraved into and the light shines through the engraved inscriptions

Floodlights are used to illuminate large/small areas

Large

What is the advantage of trans-illuminated panels?

Small number of bulbs can illuminate large areas of panelling

True/False: Wander lights can be used during an emergency as they are connected to the hot battery bus

True

Loading lights illuminate the cargo compartment/apron area when loading cargo and baggage

Apron

When do loading lights automatically turn on?

When the weight of the aircraft is placed on wheels

True/False: Emergency lighting must mark all exits and illuminate the cabin with enough light for the crew to operate emergency equipment and guide passengers to safety, without outside lighting

True

If aircraft power fails, what will occur to power source for the emergency lights?

Battery will take over

When parking aircraft, it is important to ensure the emergency lights switch is switched to ARM/OFF before turning off aircraft electrical power

OFF

Should power be removed before emergency lights are disarmed, what must occur?

Aircraft power must be reconnected and switched to OFF position

The main fault in lighting systems is?

Bulb failure

What is the colour of a caution light, what does it indicate, and can it be cancelled?

Amber, indicates system abnormality, can be cancelled

What kind of situations would trigger a warning light?

Overspeed/autopilot disconnect/ configuration (take off and landing)/cabin altitude/ground proximity warning/windshear

What is the colour of a warning light, what does it indicate and can it be cancelled?

Red, indicates condition that may affect safety of aircraft, can only be cleared when condition is cleared