SECTION OP-56: TAIL LIGHTING: Difference between revisions
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* The suggested hole to bring the tail light cable into the fuselage is above the bottom rudder hinge in OP-56. In the obsolete RV-10 electrical wiring instructions (OP-37), the hole was shown below the hinge. Many builders have used the lower hole placement without issues and the upper hole is at a place where the leading edge of the rudder doesn't leave much space:<br>[[File:Tail light cable1.jpg|200px]]<br>''Photo by J. Tremble'' | * The suggested hole to bring the tail light cable into the fuselage is above the bottom rudder hinge in OP-56. In the obsolete RV-10 electrical wiring instructions (OP-37), the hole was shown below the hinge. Many builders have used the lower hole placement without issues and the upper hole is at a place where the leading edge of the rudder doesn't leave much space:<br>[[File:Tail light cable1.jpg|200px]]<br>''Photo by J. Tremble'' | ||
* See also discussions | * See also discussions | ||
** FB Post [https://www.facebook.com/groups/794208517366916 6/1/ | ** FB Post [https://www.facebook.com/groups/794208517366916 6/1/2022] | ||
** FB Post [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/4886917024762691 3/31/2022] | ** FB Post [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/4886917024762691 3/31/2022] | ||
** FB Post [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/4883530028434724 3/29/2022] | ** FB Post [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/4883530028434724 3/29/2022] | ||
** FB Post [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/2567889603332123 12/24/2019] | ** FB Post [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/2567889603332123 12/24/2019] | ||
*A tail light is not needed if the wing tips have white rear position lights as on the Aveo Ziptips. See CFR title 14 volume 1 section 23.1385 (c): Rear position light. The rear position light must be a white light mounted as far aft as practicable on the tail '''or on each wing tip'''. | *A tail light is not needed if the wing tips have white rear position lights as on the Aveo Ziptips. See CFR title 14 volume 1 section 23.1385 (c): Rear position light. The rear position light must be a white light mounted as far aft as practicable on the tail '''or on each wing tip'''. | ||
Revision as of 04:26, 2 June 2022
Notes:
- The suggested hole to bring the tail light cable into the fuselage is above the bottom rudder hinge in OP-56. In the obsolete RV-10 electrical wiring instructions (OP-37), the hole was shown below the hinge. Many builders have used the lower hole placement without issues and the upper hole is at a place where the leading edge of the rudder doesn't leave much space:
Photo by J. Tremble - See also discussions
- FB Post 6/1/2022
- FB Post 3/31/2022
- FB Post 3/29/2022
- FB Post 12/24/2019
- A tail light is not needed if the wing tips have white rear position lights as on the Aveo Ziptips. See CFR title 14 volume 1 section 23.1385 (c): Rear position light. The rear position light must be a white light mounted as far aft as practicable on the tail or on each wing tip.
