SECTION OP-56: TAIL LIGHTING: Difference between revisions

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=== Build Instruction Updates ===
=== Build Instruction Updates ===
* 09/24/19 [https://www.vansaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/OP-56-Tail-Lighting.pdf OP-56-Tail-Lighting.pdf]
* 09/24/19 [https://www.vansaircraft.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/OP-56-Tail-Lighting.pdf OP-56-Tail-Lighting.pdf]
Check for more recent updates [https://www.vansaircraft.com/service-information-and-revisions/?aircraft=rv-10&doctype=revisions-changes&sort=date here]


=== Hints ===
=== Hints ===

Revision as of 05:58, 12 June 2022

Build Instruction Updates

Check for more recent updates here

Hints

  • 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
  • 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.