33-42-00  ANTI-COLLISION LIGHTS Back

A. System Function

The function of the anti-collision lights is to show the position of the aircraft.

B. System Component

The System has these components:
  • Two Strobe lights (Ref. Fig. 1)
  • A beacon (Ref. Fig. 2)
  • Two power packs (Ref. Fig. 1 and 2)

C. System Operation

A 28 V dc supply goes through the switches to the power pack. A pulse output of approximately 350 V dc goes from the power packs to the beacon and the strobe lights. The beacon and the strobe lights then flash.

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