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8.4.2 Position Light Visual Inspection
The rear position light is designed with 2 white LEDs. If any one LED fails,
the unit must be repaired or replaced.
Note: Use dark glasses or cover the device to ensure eye safety during
LED inspection.
8.4.3 Annunciator LED Visual Inspection
The LED annunciator is designed with a single red LED. If the LED fails,
the unit must be repaired or replaced.
To confirm proper LED operation, momentary
illumination may be observed immediately after the
unit is powered on.
8.5 Post Lightning Strike Inspection
Inspection of the tailBeacon unit must be performed following a suspected
or actual lightning strike. The tailBeacon and nearby aircraft structure and
cabling must be inspected to verify no damage has occurred where
lightning may have attached. A tailBeacon with visible signs of damage
should be replaced. Grounding hardware and nearby aircraft structure
supporting tailBeacon installation must be inspected for damage. Repair
any damaged components.
8.6 Altitude Encoder Testing
The internal tailBeacon altitude encoder is designed to stay in Continuous
Calibration
TM
. For IFR operations in controlled airspace, the encoder must
meet the requirements of 14 CFR Part 91.411, having been tested and
inspected and found to comply with Part 43 Appendix E Section (c).
The difference between the reported pressure altitude and the altitude
displayed on the Primary Flight Altimeter shall not exceed 125 feet.
Continuous Calibration
TM
ensures the altitude reported by tailBeacon
matches what is being reported by your transponder altitude encoder.
Note: If your transponder altitude encoder has been recently adjusted, a
VFR flight may be necessary to achieve proper correspondence. Your
Primary Flight Altimeter must have been previously tested as required by
Part 43 Appendix E.
