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CHAPTER 33
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CHAPTER
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SUBJECT PAGE DATE
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201 Mar 21/80
202 Mar 21/80
203 Mar 21/80
204 Oct &83
205 Oct &83
CHAPTER 33 - LIGHTS
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER
SECTION
SUBJECT SUBJECT PAGE
GENERAL 33-00-00
Description and Operation 1
High Intensity Lights 1
EXTERIOR 33-40-00
Troubleshooting 101
Strobe Lights 101
Landing Lights, Taxi Lights, and Tail Lights 101
Maintenance Practices 201
High Intensity Lights 201
Power Supply Unit Removal (TJ-3 thru TJ-132; TK-1
thru TK-70, except TK-68) 201
Power Supply Unit Installation (TJ-3; TK-1
thru TK-70, except TK-68) 201
Power Supply Unit Removal (TJ-133 and after;
TK-68, TK-71 and after) 201
Power Supply Unit Installation (TJ-133
and after; TK-68, TK-71 and after) 201
Strobe Light Wiring 202
Wing Strobe/Navigation Light Removal 202
Wing Strobe/Navigation Light Installation 202
Tail Strobe/Navigation Light Removal 203
Tail Strobe/Navigation Light Installation 203
Bulb Replacement Guide 203
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GENERAL - DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION subpanel. A control module for each strobe light and a
master control unit is encased as one unit (strobe light
HIGH INTENSITY LIGHTS power supply unit) located aft of F.S. 151 on the LH side of
the airplane and attached to the lower fuselage structure.
The high intensity light system greatly increases the visibility The power supply unit steps up voltage of the airplane
of the airplane to other airplanes during night flight by system to the level required to ionize the xenon gas in the
means of pulsating strobe lights mounted adjacent to the f1ashtubes. Each module contains a built-in flasher and the
wing tip and tail lights. The system is actuated by a 10 unit receiving input power acts as a master control unit.
ampere toggle type circuit breaker switch located on the LH
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TROUBLESHOOTING
EXTERIOR LIGHTS
TROUBLE PROBABLE CAUSE REMARKS
STROBE LIGHTS
1. Ughts inoperative. a. Circuit breaker tripped. a. Check for short circuit. Reset circuit
breaker.
b. Loose connection. b. Check and tighten electrical connections.
c. Battery defective. c. Replace battery or use external power.
d. Power supply inoperative. d. Replace.
2. One bulb does not light. a. Bulb burned out. a. Replace bulb.
b. Fixture not grounded. b. Check for good bonding between fixture
and structure. Tighten mounting screws.
c. loose connection. c. Check all connections in circuit.
d. Defective fixture or switch. d. Replace fixture or switch.
LANDING LIGHTS, TAXI LIGHTS, AND TAIL LIGHT
1. Lamp fails to light. a. Circuit breaker tripped. a. Check for short circuit. Reset circuit
breaker.
b. Lamp burned out. b. Replace lamp.
c. Loose connection or c. Tighten connections and check wire
defective. circuit continuity. Replace or repair wire if
necessary.
d. Circuit breaker switch d. Check continuity through switch. Replace
defective. if necessary.
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EXTERIOR - MAINTENANCE PRACTICES POWER SUPPLY UNIT REMOVAL
(TJ-133 and after; TK-68, TK-71 and after)
HIGH INTENSITY LIGHTS
a. Gain access to the strobe light power supply thru
POWER SUPPLY UNIT REMOVAL the large access door located on the LH side of the fuselage
(TJ-3 thru TJ-132; TK-1 thru TK-70, except TK-68) between F.S. 180.00 and F.S. 207.00. The strobe light
power supply unit is located on the RH side of the airplane
a. Gain access to the strobe light power supply unit between F.S. 215.00 and F.S. 223.00 on TJ-133 and after,
by pulling the carpet back in the aft passenger compartment and between F.S. 170.00 and F.S. 179.00 on TK-68 and
and removing the floor panel. The strobe light power supply TK-71 and after.
is located aft of F.S. 151.00 on the lH side of the airplane. b. Disconnect the wiring from the strobe light power
b. Disconnect the wiring from the strobe light power supply unit.
supply unit. c. Remove the bolts, washers and nuts attaching the
c. Remove the screws anchoring the power supply power supply unit to the support structure and remove the
module to the support structure and remove the unit. unit.
WARNING WARNING
Although a bleed-off resistor is incorporated in Although a bleed-off resistor is incorporated in
the power supply circuit, high voltage is involved the power supply circuit, high voltage is involved
in the circuit between the power supply and light in the circuit between the power supply unit and
assemblies; for this reason, tum the control light assemblies; for this reason, tum the control
switch for the strobe lights OFF and wait for at switch for the strobe lights OFF and wait for at
least 10 minutes to elapse before disconnecting least 10 minutes to elapse before disconnecting
the cables at the power supply or light the cables at the power supply or light
assembl ies and before handling or assemblies and before handling or
disassembling either of these units in any way. disassembling either of these units in any way.
Failure to observe these precautions may result Failure to observe these precautions may result
in physical injury from electrical shock. in physical injury from electrical shock.
POWER SUPPLY UNIT INSTALLATION POWER SUPPLY UNIT INSTALLATION
(TJ-3 thru TJ-132; TK-1 thru TK-70, except TK-68) (TJ-133 and after; TK-68. TK-71 and after)
a. Place the power supply module on the support a. Place the power supply module on the support
structure and secure it in place with the attaching screws. structure and secure it in place with the attaching screws.
b. Connect the power supply module to the airplane b. Connect the power supply module to the airplane
wiring in accordance with the Wiring DiagramManuals (PIN wiring in accordance with the Wiring Diagram Manuals (PIN
102-590000-230 or subsequent and 106-590000-13 or 102-590000-230 or subsequent and 106-590000-13 or
subsequent). subsequent).
CAUTION CAUTION
Observe the precautions outlined under the Observe the precautions outlined under the
heading STROBE LIGHT WIRING in this heading STROBE LIGHT WIRING in this
section when removing the power supply. section when removing the power supply.
NOTE NOTE
On airplane serials TJ-80 and after and TK-41 On airplane serials TJ-80 and after and TK-41
and after, a harness wring-out and high and after, a harness wring-out and high
potential test of 500 volts alternating current potential test of 500 volts alternating current
(vac) should be conducted on the strobe light (vac) should be conducted on the strobe light
harness in the wing and fuselage prior to harness in the wing and fuselage prior to
connection of either the strobe light or strobe connection of either the strobe light or strobe
light power supply. light power supply.
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STROBE LIGHT WIRING c. Disconnect the electrical wiring from the snooe
light assembly.
An incorrect hook-up of the wires at either the power input d. Remove the screws securing the end plates to the
or between the strobe light assemblies and the power strobe light housing. Remove the end plate assemblies.
supply unit will cause a reversal of polarity that results in e. Slide the clear filter cover out of the channel on
serious component damage and failure. Care must be taken the strobe light housing assembly.
to ensure that the red wire is connected to positive power
and the black wire to ground. Make sure that the red, white,
and black wires are connected to pins "A", "B", and "C" of NOTE
the connector respectively and that the connectors are
properly assembled. The shield for the wing cables should Place a clean cloth around the flashtube to keep
be grounded to the airplane structure at the wing break and fingers from coming in contact with the glass.
the shield for the tail light cables should be grounded to the
airplane structure at the power supply.
f. Carefully remove the flashtube from the contact
assembly.
WARNING g. To remove the navigation bulb, remove the screw
from the navigation bulb retainer and remove the retainer.
Although, a bleed-off resistor is incorporated in h Rotate the bulb counterclockwise to remove.
the power supply circuit, high voltage is involved
in the circuit between the power supply and light WING STROBE/NAVIGATION LIGHT INSTALLATION
assemblies. For this reason, tum the control
switch for the strobe lights OFF and wait for at
least 10 minutes to elapse before disconnecting CAUTION
the cables at the power supply or light
assemblies and before handling or Observe the precautions outlined under the
disassembling either of these units in any way. heading STROBE LIGHT WIRING in this
Failure to observe these precautions may result section.
in physical injUry from electrical shock.
NOTE
WING STROBE/NAVIGATION LIGHT REMOVAL
On airplane serials TJ-80 and after and TK-41
and after, a harness wring-out and high
WARNING potential test of 500 volts alternating current
(vac) should be conducted on the strobe light
High voltage is involved in the circuit between harness in the wing and fuselage prior to
the power supply and strobe light assemblies. connection of either the strobe light or strobe
Although a bleed-off resistor is incorporated in light power supply.
the power supply circuit, tum the control switch
for the strobe lights OFF and allow at least 10
minutes to elapse prior to disconnecting the a Replace the flashtube if necessary.
cables at the power supply or strobe light
assemblies and before handling either of these
units in any way. Failure to observe these NOTE
precautions may result in physical injUry from
electrical shock. Place a clean cloth around the f1ashtube to keep
fingers from coming in contact with the glass.
a. Remove the screws attaching the transparent
cover to the wing tip and remove the cover from the wing b. Reinstall the clear filter cover in the strobe light
tip. housing.
b. Detach the strobe light assembly from the wing tip c. Install the end plate assemblies and mounting
by removing the allen head screws. Remove the screws brackets on the strobe light housing and secure with the
securing the mounting bracket to the strobe light assembly. attach screws.
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d. Reconnect the wiring and secure the strobe light c. Rotate the navigation bulb counterclockwise and
assembly to the airplane with the allen head screws. remove if it needs replaced.
e. Replace the navigation bulb if necessary. d. Remove the flashtube assembly (if necessary) by
f. Replace the navigation bulb in the socket. removing the screws on the face of the strobe/navigation
g. Place the bulb retainer in position and secure with light assembly and pulling the light assembly out through
the attach screw. the inside of the tail cone.
h. Reattach the transparent cover over the lights on
the wing tip.
NOTE
NOTE Place a clean cloth around the f1ashtube to keep
fingers from coming in contact with the glass.
Before installing the transparent cover on the
wing tip, apply Presstite 176 sealer (61, Chart
207, 91-00-00) around the inside edge of the TAIL STROBE/NAVIGATION LIGHT INSTALLATION
cover to ensure that moisture cannot enter the
light compartment.
CAUTION
TAIL STROBE/NAVIGATION LIGHT REMOVAL Observe the precautions outlined under the
heading STROBE LIGHT WIRING in this
section.
WARNING
High voltage is involved in the circuit between NOTE
the power supply and strobe light assemblies.
Although a bleed-off resistor is incorporated in On airplanes TJ-80 and after and TK-41 and
the power supply circuit, tum the control switch after, a harness wring-out and high potential
for the strobe lights OFF and allow at least 10 test of 500 volts alternating current (vac) should
minutes to elapse prior to disconnecting the be conducted on the strobe light harness in the
cables at the power supply or strobe light wing and fuselage prior to connection of either
assemblies and before handling either of these the strobe light or strobe light power supply.
units in any way. Failure to observe these
precautions may result in physical injury from
electrical shock. a. Replace the flashtube assembly and secure it to
the tail cone with the screws.
b. Replace the navigation bulb if necessary.
a. Remove the screws securing the tail cone c. Reconnect the strobe/navigation light assembly to
assembly to the airplane and remove the tail cone the airplane electrical system at the connectors.
assembly. Remove the light shield from the tail cone d. Reinstall the transparent light shield over the tail
assembly. strobe/navigation light and secure with the attach screws.
b. Disconnect the strobe/navigation light assembly e. Reinstall the tail cone on the airplane and secure
from the airplane electrical system. with the attach screws.
CHART 201
LAMP BULB REPLACEMENT
LOCATION BULB PART NUMBER
Annunciator Panel Ughts 327
Post Lights 327
Compass Light 327
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LAMP BULB REPLACEMENT
LOCATION BULB PART NUMBER
Glareshield Rood Lights 313
Map Light 1495
"Elevator Tab and Aileron Tab Lights 1819R
""Tab Position Indicator Lights 334
"Flap Position Indicator Light 158-100-5
""Flap Position Indicator Lights MS525237-327
Landing Gear Visual Post Lights 356
Landing Gear Position Lights 327
Engine Instrument Post Lights 327
Reading Lights 303
Cabin Lights 1864
Step Lights 1495
Courtesy Light 30-0502-5
Nose Baggage Compartment Light 303
Cabin Altitude and cabin Rate-of-Climb Lights
(TJ-3 and after) 327
Navigation Lights (Wing) 7512
Rate Controller Light (TJ-3 and after) 83090-1
Navigation Light (Tail) 1203
Rotating Beacon (Upper) A-7079B-24
Rotating Beacon (Lower) A-7079B-24
Ice Light A-7079B-24
Landing lights 4596
Taxi Light (TJ-3 thru TJ-168, TK-1 thru TK-54) 4626
(TJ-169 and after, TK-55 and after) 4596
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LAMP BULB REPLACEMENT
Strobe/Navigation Light, Tail (TJ-3 (flashtube) 31-1745
thru TJ-184, TK-1 thru TK-56) (nav bulb) 678
(TJ-185 and after, TK-57 and after) (flashtube) 31-1745 or 203415
(nav bulb) 678 or 203529-2
Strobe Ught, Wing (TJ-3 thru TJ-132, (flashtube) 55-0221-1
TK-1 and after)
(TK-133 and after) (flashtube) 55-0221-1 or 202331
I "TJ-3 through TJ.435, TJ-437 through TJ-443, TK-l through TK-l46 and TK-148 through TK-l50.
"*TJ-436, TJ-444 and after, TK-147 and TK-151 and after.
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