Questions and Answers
What is the principle of operation of a strobe light?
What is the purpose of a power supply mounted on each wing tip rib?
What is a characteristic of strobe lights?
Where are the strobe lights typically installed?
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What type of tube is used in a strobe light?
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Study Notes
Wing Tip Lighting
- A white strobe light can be installed on each wing tip along with navigation lights.
- Strobe lights operate on the principle of capacitor discharge into a xenon tube, producing extremely high-intensity flashes.
- The lights are vibration resistant.
- Individual power supplies mounted on each wing tip rib provide energy to the strobe lights.
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This quiz covers the installation and operation of wing tip lighting, including strobe lights and navigation lights, on aircraft. Learn about the principles of capacitor discharge and vibration resistance.
