Designed to produce light 360° around the aircraft ±30° as required. Mount on top or bottom of fuselage or on vertical fin. Requires use of either H 102 or H 103 mounting adapters. Special three conductor shielded cable must be used between light assembly and power supply. MODEL A 470A Incorporates vibration proof flash tube (A 469B) which allows flush mounting. Available with Aviation Red, White or split Red/White optic lens. Specify voltage. MODEL A 450 White strobe light with clear Pyrex glass dome. recommended for installations subject to severe vibration, moisture and chemical conditions such as Ag aircraft. This system was designed in 1968 when only 100 candles output was required. An economical system for daylight operation. Specify voltage. |
Make sure you drill the hole in the bottom of the strobe if it is to be mounted on the bottom of aircraft. I made the mistake of not drilling and had to buy a new one due to water collecting in the unit.
Whelen lighting products are good quality but grossly overpriced. And in the last 2 or 3 years the prices of many of their things like LED beacons have increased 30% or more.
This item should come with a new connector for the wires, my did not
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The H102 adapter is used for flush mounting, and the H103 is used for mounting in a standard 3-3/4" rotating beacon hole.
Yes, this model A470A includes the curly bulb type. If you keyword search A470, the first result will be a parts breakdown which will show you the bulb you will receive.
Per the manufacturer, no, this unit is capable of running off of most power supplies. There is no one specific power supply for it. For example, WHELEN HDACF POWER SUPPLY (part # 11-16218) would work fine.
Yes, this is PMA approved.
It would require a power supply.
This part comes with the amp connector installed.