ANTI-COLLISION STROBE LIGHTS.
These lights are located in the wing tips and are part of the same assembly as the navigation lights. They
are rated to flash at approximately 45 to 50 times a minute and are both supplied by one power supply.
REMOVAL OF STROBE LIGHT.
— WARNING —
DUE TO THE PRESENCE OF HIGH VOLTA G E, MAKE
C E R TAIN THE MASTER SWITCH IS O F F W H E N
W O R KING ON THE STROBE LIGHTS.
1. Remove the screw securing the navigation lens and remove the lens.
2. Remove the three screws securing the navigation light bracket assembly and pull out.
3. Remove the strobe lamp by cutting the wires on the lamp beneath the mounting bracket.
4. Remove the defective lamp.
5. Remove and discard the plug with the cut wires from its electrical socket.
INSTALLATION OF STROBE LIGHT.
1. Route the wires from the new lamp down through the hole in the navigation light bracket.
2. Insert the wire terminals in the plastic plug supplied with the new lamp. Wire according to the
schematics located in Chapter 91 of this manual.
3. Position strobe lamp on navigation light bracket.
4. Secure navigation light assembly and bracket with appropriate screws.
5. Install navigation lens and secure with appropriate screw.
TROUBLESHOOTING STROBE LIGHT SYSTEM.
The strobe light flashes as a result of capacitor discharge triggered by a timing pulse. The capacitor is
charged to 450 volts D. C. by the power supply, then discharges across the xenon flash tube at intervals of
approximately 45 to 50 flashes per minute. The trigger pulse is generated by a solid state timing circuit in the
power supply.
When troubleshooting the strobe light system, determined if the trouble is in the flash tube or the power
s u p p l y. Replacement of the flash tube will confirm if the tube is defective. A normally operating power
s u pply will emit a 1 to 1.5 kHz audible tone. If there is no sound emitted, check the system according to the
f o llowing instructions. When troubleshooting the system, utilize the appropriate schematics in Chapter 91.
The power supply is accessible through the access panel in the baggage compartment, aft of F.S. 191 .000.
— CAUTION —
WHEN CONNECTING THE POWER SUPPLY INPUT, DO NOT REVERSE
CONNECTIONS. REVERSED POLARITY OF THE INPUT VO LTA G E ,
FOR JUST AN INSTA N T, WILL DESTROY A PROTECTIVE DIODE IN
THE POWER SUPPLY, CAUSING IT TO SELF-DESTRUCT FROM
O V E RHEATING. THIS DAMAGE IS SOMETIMES NOT IMMEDIATELY
APPARENT, BUT WILL CAUSE FAILURE OF THE SYSTEM IN TIME.
1. Ensure the input voltage at the power supply is 14-volts
PIPER AIRCRAFT
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Page 38: ...CHAPTER DIMENSIONS AND AREAS 1B14...
Page 49: ...CHAPTER LIFTING AND SHORING 1C1...
Page 53: ...CHAPTER LEVELING AND WEIGHING 1C5...
Page 58: ...CHAPTER TOWING AND TAXIING 1C10...
Page 62: ...CHAPTER PARKING AND MOORING 1C14...
Page 65: ...CHAPTER REQUIRED PLACARDS 1C17...
Page 70: ...CHAPTER SERVICING 1C22...
Page 98: ...CHAPTER STANDARD PRACTICES AIRFRAME 1E2...
Page 108: ...CHAPTER ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEM 1E12...
Page 189: ...CHAPTER AUTOFLIGHT 1H21...
Page 192: ...CHAPTER COMMUNICATIONS 1H24...
Page 202: ...CHAPTER ELECTRICAL POWER 1I10...
Page 228: ...CHAPTER EQUIPMENT FURNISHINGS 1J12...
Page 233: ...CHAPTER FIRE PROTECTION 1J17...
Page 238: ...CHAPTER FLIGHT CONTROLS 1J24...
Page 304: ...2A18 CHAPTER FUEL...
Page 325: ...2B17 CHAPTER HYDRAULIC POWER...
Page 357: ...2D1 CHAPTER ICE AND RAIN PROTECTION...
Page 414: ...CHAPTER LANDING GEAR 2F13...
Page 479: ...2I6 CHAPTER LIGHTS...
Page 488: ...2I16 CHAPTER NAVIGATION AND PITOT STATIC...
Page 503: ...2J7 CHAPTER OXYGEN...
Page 524: ...2K6 CHAPTER VACUUM...
Page 535: ...2K19 CHAPTER ELECTRICAL ELECTRONIC PANELS AND MULTIPURPOSE PARTS...
Page 546: ...INTENTIONALLY LEFT BLANK PA 44 180 180T AIRPLANE MAINTENANCE MANUAL 2L6 PIPER AIRCRAFT...
Page 547: ...2L7 CHAPTER STRUCTURES...
Page 582: ...CHAPTER DOORS 3A18...
Page 593: ...CHAPTER STABILIZERS 3B8...
Page 604: ...CHAPTER WINDOWS 3B22...
Page 611: ...CHAPTER WINGS 3C10...
Page 624: ...CHAPTER PROPELLER 3D1...
Page 643: ...CHAPTER POWER PLANT 3D21...
Page 667: ...CHAPTER ENGINE FUEL SYSTEM 3F1...
Page 681: ...CHAPTER IGNITION 3F16...
Page 712: ...CHAPTER ENGINE INDICATING 3H1...
Page 730: ...CHAPTER EXHAUST 3H19...
Page 734: ...CHAPTER OIL 3I1...
Page 743: ...CHAPTER STARTING 3I11...
Page 755: ...CHAPTER TURBINES 3J1...