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What type of lamp is used in the flashing beacon light?
What type of lamp is used in the flashing beacon light?
- LED
- Iodine-vapor (correct)
- Neon
- Incandescent
What is the purpose of the 1.5 ohm, 75 watt resistor in the system?
What is the purpose of the 1.5 ohm, 75 watt resistor in the system?
- To decrease the power consumption
- To eliminate a pulsing effect on the cabin lighting and ammeter (correct)
- To increase the flash frequency
- To step up the voltage to the lamp
At what frequency does the flasher assembly operate the beacon?
At what frequency does the flasher assembly operate the beacon?
- 45 flashes per minute (correct)
- 30 flashes per minute
- 90 flashes per minute
- 60 flashes per minute
Where is the flasher assembly mounted?
Where is the flasher assembly mounted?
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What type of switch is used to switch the lamp?
What type of switch is used to switch the lamp?
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Study Notes
Beacon Light
- Attached to the vertical fin tip
- Type: iodine-vapor lamp
- Switched electrically by a solid-state flasher assembly
- Flasher assembly mounted in the aft section of the tailcone
- Operating frequency: approximately 45 flashes per minute
- Resistor installed to eliminate pulsing effect:
- Resistance: 1.5 ohm
- Wattage: 75 watt
- Purpose: to prevent pulsing effect on cabin lighting and ammeter
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This quiz is about the components and operation of an airplane's beacon light system, including the lamp, flasher assembly, and resistor.
