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** VA-193 (pair of lenses)
** VA-193 (pair of lenses)
** Bag 967 (lens hardware)
** Bag 967 (lens hardware)
 
Note: Vans may no longer allow deleting parts. Depends on the kit.
==== Companies providing aftermarket Wing Tips ====
==== Companies providing aftermarket Wing Tips ====
*[https://www.aveoengineering.com/ziptips-premiere/ Ziptips]
*[https://www.aveoengineering.com/ziptips-premiere/ Ziptips]
*[https://aeroleds.com/products/aerosun-vxi/ Aerosun]


== Zip Tips Installation Hints ==
== Wing Tips Installation Hints ==
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wbl6SZOGZQ Rodrigo Damazio Bovendorp time laps video 1]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6wbl6SZOGZQ Rodrigo Damazio Bovendorp time laps video 1]
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=06sokZegpFw Vic Syracuse video]
* [https://www.facebook.com/groups/vansrv10/posts/5277567609030962 FB thread on wiring up the Ziptip rear lights to the connector]
* When installing per Van's instructions, it is important to rig the ailerons before to ensure alignment with the trailing edge of the wing tip (note: elevator position influences aileron slightly).
* When installing per Van's instructions, it is important to rig the ailerons before to ensure alignment with the trailing edge of the wing tip (note: elevator position influences aileron slightly).
* The Zip Tips are not as flexible as Van's and getting them to match can be challenge.  There is a note in the RV-14 manual using a ratchet strap that I found helpful.<br>[[File:RV-14 note.png|600px]] <br>[[File:Strap.png|400px]]
* The Zip Tips are not as flexible as Van's and getting them to match can be challenge.  There is a note in the RV-14 manual using a ratchet strap that I found helpful.<br>[[File:RV-14 note.png|600px]] <br>[[File:Strap.png|400px]]
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* Strobe: 2A average per side (14% duty cycle, 14A per side when flash occurs)
* Strobe: 2A average per side (14% duty cycle, 14A per side when flash occurs)


=== Tail Light Removal ===
== Zip Tips Cabling ==
 
[[File:Zip Tip Schematic.jpg|300x300px]]
 
Wire gauges based on measurements
{| class="wikitable"
|+
!Description
!Schematic Max Amps
!Measured Avg. Amps
!Schematic Wire Gauge
!Consider calculated wire gauge at 20 ft cable length
and 0.25 V continuous drop (0.5 V total drop including return line)
|-
|Landing Light (red)
|5 A
|2.3 A
|16
|16
|-
|Taxi Light (yellow)
|1.5 A
|1.5 A
|16
|18
|-
|Nav / Pos Lights (gray)
|0.5 A
|0.65 A
|20
|22 (consider leaving at 20 as 22 is fragile)
|-
|Strobe Light (orange)
|5 A
|2 A  (14 A Peak)
|20
|18
|-
|Sync (blue), Wig Wag (green/purple)
|
|N/A
|20
|N/A
|-
|Landing/Taxi return (black)
|6.5 A
|3.8 A
|16
|14
|-
|Nav/Pos/Strobe return (brown)
|5.5 A
|2.65A (14.65 Peak)
|20
|14
|}
 
 
== Tail Light Removal ==


* A tail light is not needed when using Zip Tips. 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 when using Zip Tips. 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'''.
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