MULTI-PLATFORM AIRCRAFT FORWARD POSITION LIGHT UTILIZING LED-BASED LIGHT SOURCE

摘要

An aircraft forward position lighting device ( 1 ) has a modular configuration, including a mounting module ( 20 ) containing solid-state light sources, e.g., light-emitting diodes (LEDs) ( 210, 230 ). The mounting module also includes reflectors 220 . The pattern of light emanating from the light sources and reflectors satisfy Federal Aviation Regulations (FARs) regarding minimum light intensity. The device includes a cut-off shield module ( 10 ) configured to provide angular cut-offs to the pattern of light, so that the device satisfies FARs regarding overlap between position lights. The device may also include a base assembly module ( 30 ) that contains electronic circuitry connecting the light sources to a power source in the aircraft. Electronic updates may be performed by replacing the base assembly module.