Minimum Performance Standard for Anticollision Light Systems
AS8017D
This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) establishes minimum performance standards for new equipment anticollision light systems.
This Aerospace Standard defines minimum light intensity in terms of "effective intensity" as defined in paragraph 3.5 of this standard and specified vertical and horizontal directions about the longitudinal and vertical axis of the airplane. It will also define flash rate and color for the anticollision light system. It is not intended that this standard require the use of any particular light source such as Xenon, LED or any other specific design of lamp.
Rationale:
This document establishes minimum performance levels for aircraft anticollision light systems including chromaticity and light intensity in support of TSO and system certifications. Information contained herein has been expanded from AS8017C in the areas of measurement orientation, color specifications, qualification criteria and added figures for clarity. Further information has also been added regarding the use of Light Emitting Diode (LED) technology in the areas of effective intensity, flash frequency and continued airworthiness.
Related Topics:
Fixed-wing aircraft
Aircraft certification
Light emitting diodes (LEDs)
Radio frequency
Aircraft
Environmental testing
Test procedures
Failure modes and effects analysis
Rotary-wing aircraft
Also known as: SAE AS 8017
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