The basic rules for both VFR and IFR operations are explained in FAR 91.205;
the pertinent paragraphs are...
(c) Visual flight rules (night). For VFR flight at night, the following
instruments and equipment are required:
(1) Instruments and equipment specified in paragraph (b) of this section.
(2) Approved position lights.
(3) An approved aviation red or aviation white anticollision light system on
all U.S.-registered civil aircraft. Anticollision light systems initially
installed after August 11, 1971, on aircraft for which a type certificate
was issued or applied for before August 11, 1971, must at least meet the
anticollision light standards of part 23, 25, 27, or 29 of this chapter, as
applicable, that were in effect on August 10, 1971, except that the color
may be either aviation red or aviation white. In the event of failure of any
light of the anticollision light system, operations with the aircraft may be
continued to a stop where repairs or replacement can be made.
(4) If the aircraft is operated for hire, one electric landing light.
Of course, Item (4) does not apply to us.
Specifications for all lights are given in FAR 23.1381 through 23.1401 but
there is too much detail to include in this message. If you are a member of
AOPA you can get this and additional details at
http://www.aopa.org/members/files/fars/
...and before someone points out that our experimental aircraft don't need
to comply with the FARs for factory built aircraft, keep in mind that it
might be difficult to convince the FAA inspector to grant your airworthiness
certificate if you deviate too much from the rules for factory built
aircraft. Installing TSO'd lights seems the safest (in both senses).
Best regards,
Rob Housman
Europa XS Tri-Gear A070
Airframe complete
Irvine, CA
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com
[mailto:owner-europa-list-server@matronics.com]On Behalf Of Kenneth Gresham
Subject: Europa-List: Navigatin lighting
I would like to know what is required lighting in U.S. for night VFR and
later possibly IFR. Is wing lighting with colored front, strobe center, and
white at rear of same fixture adequate? If not please give lights and
specific locations. I would like to keep wiring to rear of fuselage to a
minimum. I intend to run wing tip wiring through a conduit since this is a
composite airframe Any other thoughts or suggestions are appreciated.
Ken Gresham
Europa Kit # A268 Rigging wings
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