Aircraft Lighting

Whether you are landing an airplane at night or flying in cloudy conditions, visibility is essential for the safe operation of an aircraft. Ensuring all the lighting on a plane is operational is an important part of any pre-flight safety inspection. Chief Aircraft Inc. has replacement aircraft lighting equipment to illuminate the interior of a plane and improve visibility externally.

External Lighting Systems

External lighting on a plane includes anti-collision lights and position or navigation lights. Anti-collision lights consist of a red light on top of the aircraft's tail and white strobes on each of the wings. 

Navigation lights are placed on the wings of a plane and are red and green — red is on the left, and green is on the right.

Landing lights are essential when a pilot lands a plane. They need to be installed on an aircraft in a way that minimizes glare and provides adequate illumination for a night landing. They can also help with visibility in the daytime.

Internal Lighting Systems

Inside the plane, aircraft lighting equipment helps illuminate the instruments as well as provide visibility for entering and exiting the aircraft.

Modern LED Lighting Systems

Many airplane owners are upgrading their aircraft lighting from conventional halogen bulbs to LED lighting. LEDs for aircraft are brighter, allowing a pilot to better see their surroundings and making their plane more visible to other aircraft. Both of these aspects are essential for landing at nighttime or in low-light conditions.

Even though LED aircraft lighting systems are much brighter than conventional bulbs, they use less energy, reducing the electrical load on the aircraft. LED lightbulbs last for hundreds or thousands of hours as well, so you can save money by eliminating frequent lightbulb replacements.

Updating or Replacing Aircraft Lighting

Lighting on airplanes burns out or stops functioning from time to time. Having backup bulbs on hand allows you to make a quick swap when needed, so your plane doesn't have to remain grounded. In some cases, all you need is to replace the bulbs. If a piece of lighting has extensive wear or damage, it may be necessary to replace the entire housing.

Contact Chief Aircraft Inc. for Aircraft Lighting Equipment

We have a wide selection of aircraft lighting for both internal and external systems. We're happy to help walk you through the process of choosing the right lighting for your plane. Contact us today to learn more.