Cessna Underwing Lights

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I would like to add underwing lights to my 182E. Has anyone done this? Any suggestions?
 
LesGawlik said:
I would like to add underwing lights to my 182E. Has anyone done this? Any suggestions?
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My buddies 182 is in the interior shop right now, he told me that was one of the upgrades he wanted done. He seemed to think the wiring was already there? I will find out when he get's it back.
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In the later 182's (sans bladders) the courtesy light fixtures are mounted in a wing inspection panel. No modification to the structure required.
 
I'm not sure what the install cost would be... mine came equipped from the factory.
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That’s what I’ve been looking for. But, I refuse to use CB PayPal.
 
Do you have the interior rear dome lights? There should be a switch on the pilot's-side aft door post that turns on the back seat lights. The underwing lights are wired in parallel to these. So while I doubt the wiring is already in place, it should be super easy to just run a single wire from the interior lights out to the inspection hole on each side. I'd call the wrecking yards for parts. It's just a lamp holder and a bent aluminum reflector behind it. The inspection cover has a square hole cut in it with a piece of thin plexiglass. You could almost owner-produce these parts if you had a willing A&P.

C.

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I just ordered some off of eBay. I'll strip, prime and paint them, and get the IA to wire them up. The plane is all pulled apart for upgrades and an annual as it is.
 
I know this thread is dead but does anyone know about wiring them into the dome light in a 150?
 
I do not have the 150 parts manual handy, but I would bet it is the same part and wiring. I'm sure you could find used examples on eBay. Seems like your A&P could sign it off as a minor mod.

C.
 
Put LED bulbs in, and get real light for very little amps.

The switch at the pilots side rear door post is convenient for loading the baggage area at night, as well as front passenger lighting.

We had them on two of our 172's, and found them outstanding features. Especially with the brighter LED's.
 
geezer said:
Put LED bulbs in, and get real light for very little amps.

The switch at the pilots side rear door post is convenient for loading the baggage area at night, as well as front passenger lighting.

We had them on two of our 172's, and found them outstanding features. Especially with the brighter LED's.
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I have had LED in my under wing lights.
Many nights I will pull 2 breakers so my G5 and turn and bank indicator is turned off and leave the plane out on the ramp with lights on for an hour or 2 When if I am working in the hangar. Small airport.
LED lights are about twice as bright as the old ones and use very little amps.
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martym said:
In the later 182's (sans bladders) the courtesy light fixtures are mounted in a wing inspection panel. No modification to the structure required.
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I have a 77q with bladder and factory underwing lights
 
1976 182P, bladders, factory underwing lights in the inspection panels too.
 
Gary Ward said:
I have had LED in my under wing lights.
Many nights I will pull 2 breakers so my G5 and turn and bank indicator is turned off and leave the plane out on the ramp with lights on for an hour or 2 When if I am working in the hangar. Small airport.
LED lights are about twice as bright as the old ones and use very little amps.
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Which LEDs did you use? Since the bulbs sit horizontal in the holder, I'm assuming you'd need some that turn to a 90 degree downward firing??
 
camorton said:
You could almost owner-produce these parts
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No, you cannot. You could do it as a minor alteration with factory parts if you can get someone to actually install it and sign it off.
 
JVerb said:
Which LEDs did you use? Since the bulbs sit horizontal in the holder, I'm assuming you'd need some that turn to a 90 degree downward firing??
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Check your parts manual but most 14v Cessna's had MS15584-2 bulbs which were GE94 which have a BA15D Base. The shield (reference part #3 in the diagram posted above) has reflective tape, or at least mine does so no need for a directional bulb.
These work great: https://www.aero-lites.com/product-page/ge-94-led-replacement-12vdc-dimmable
 
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