http://www2.airweb.faa.gov/Regulatory_and_Guidance_Library/rgAdvisoryCircular.nsf/0/99c827db9baac81b86256b4500596c4e/$FILE/Chapter%2011.pdf This is a link to AC43.23-1B Paragraph 11.35 (page 11-12) prescribes the total load not to be in excess of 80% capacity as a "general" rule. Bill
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Mon, 7 Jan 2008 11:44:48 -0600Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Nav lights electrical load? AlWhere then, can I look for this?EliacimIIRC it's 80% but that wouldn't be an FAR.>> ----- Original Message -----> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [email protected]> Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 10:43 AM> Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] Nav lights electrical load?>>> Thanks to all who responded!> Now I need help to find the FAR that defines the maximum continuous load> that can be installed. Like, if I have a 13 amp generator (pathetic,> uh?)> what is the limit for continuous (not intermittent) loads I can install?> Eliacim>> >> > The correct replacement bulb is a Whelenn (yes Al, Whelen) W1290-14,> 14V> > 26W. 1.857amps.> > Bill> >> >> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; [EMAIL PROTECTED]:> > [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Mon, 7 Jan 2008 10:09:14 -0600Subject: RE:> > [ercoupe-tech] Nav lights electrical load?> >> >> >> >> > I believe the bulb is 14V 26Watt which is 1.847 amps per bulb. Bill> >> >> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Mon, 7> Jan> > 2008 09:46:22 -0600Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Nav lights electrical> load?> >> >> >> > My bad, I just completed installing a Whelen Comet Flash system on the> 4> > seater, so It was on my mind. I don't know if Grimes is still in> > aviation, but their product info should also be posted there! I wonder> if> > the Aircraft Spruce catalog lists it too!> >> > Al DeMarzoVisit the Ercoupe Swap Page Free, Easy and No Membership> > Requiredhttp://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm> >> > ----- Original Message -----> > From: Hartmut Beil> > To: AJ DeMarzo ; [email protected]> > Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 9:21 AM> > Subject: RE: [ercoupe-tech] Nav lights electrical load?> > Al, why the Whelen site? We do have Grimes lights. I guess Grimes is> out> > of Business? Also I assume one can find the right information about> the> > bulbs in our maintenance manuals. Hartmut> >> >> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Mon, 7> Jan> > 2008 09:17:15 -0600Subject: Re: [ercoupe-tech] Nav lights electrical> load?> >> >> >> > Eli;> >> > Sorry I can't be more direct, but if you don't get an answer, dial up> the> > Whelen web site and they should have a listing of the draw for each> bulb> > #.> >> > Al DeMarzoVisit the Ercoupe Swap Page Free, Easy and No Membership> > Requiredhttp://www.ercoupeowners.com/swap/swapbook.htm> >> >> >> > ----- Original Message -----> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [email protected]> > Sent: Monday, January 07, 2008 8:22 AM> > Subject: [ercoupe-tech] Nav lights electrical load?> >> >> > What is the electrical load, in either amps or watts, for each> > navigationlight (Grimes B and tail)?EliacimN8707161TE & GKY> >> > Make distant family not so distant with Windows Vista® + Windows> LiveT.> > Start now!> >> > Put your friends on the big screen with Windows Vista® + Windows> LiveT.> > Start now!> >> >> >> >> >> >> >> > __________________________________________________________> > Put your friends on the big screen with Windows Vista® + Windows> LiveT.> > http://www.microsoft.com/windows/shop/specialoffers.mspx?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_CPC_MediaCtr_bigscreen_012008>>>> _________________________________________________________________ Make distant family not so distant with Windows Vista® + Windows Live™. http://www.microsoft.com/windows/digitallife/keepintouch.mspx?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_CPC_VideoChat_distantfamily_012008
