6
Fresh Aero FlightLights
LED
Taxi/Landing/Recognition Light
for Sonex, RV & Other Homebuilt Aircraft
Installing the Fresh Aero TLR Light System
Note: the following guidelines assume you are in the process of building and have access
to the interior of the wing forward of the spar. If you are installing the TLR Light on a wing
that is already “skinned” forward of the spar, please refer to the “finished wing” section
for additional information on installing these lights on finished aircraft.
Another note: If you’re installing your TLR Light in a cowling, some of the following
instructions will not apply to you. The included brackets will probably work for you - with
a little bending. Mount the light just inside the cowling with screws,washers and locking
nuts though the cowling. Provide clearance for pivoting and aiming the light without
contacting the lens. If you need custom brackets for a perfect fit, we can fabricate them
for you for a modest cost. Just contact us for more information.
1. Installing the Taxi/Landing Light in the wing Leading Edge
1.1
Locate aircraft (or wing) on a level surface and chock aircraft tires (if already on the tires)
to prevent movement.
1.2 Determine the location of the Taxi/Landing Light. This is a subjective choice
and there’s no right or wrong location other than the units must be mounted between
adjacent ribs forward of the spar where no interior obstructions will interfere with the
installation. Verify that no structure, wires, cables or other components will interfere
with mounting and wiring. That said, we do highly recommend that these lights be
mounted in the rib bays closest to the wing tips (see photo 3 and note below).
n
Note:
We recommend an outboard location as there is very little wing loading and skin
bending moments at the outboard locations. This is probably not an issue but why not go for
all the integrity you can get. The Sonex OneX may be an exception to this recommendation
as the section inboard of the wing fold is a separate skin section and is inherently rigid.
Read and understand all the proceeding safety precautions and warnings before
installing the TLR Light.
FAA Approval Information (USA Installations): The Fresh Aero TLR Light is
designed and manufactured for homebuilt (experimental) aircraft. If you
install this product on a certified aircraft, you will need at least a FAA field approval
to be completely legal and airworthy. See last page of this manual.
Use FAA approved methods and procedures (USA) when installing connecting the
Taxi/Landing Light. Refer to FAA EA-AC 43.13-1A&2A “Acceptable Methods,
Techniques and Practices” for correct procedures.
n
WARNING
!
