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mshac 10-04-20 01:59 PM

Elevator Trim Indicator Bulb???
 
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When I was under the pedestal, I noticed the elev. trim indicator had a fitting at the bottom for a flange-base bulb to illuminate it with the panel. Me, being OCD about all bulbs working, have spent an hour or more trying to figure what type bulb goes there. A 387 bulb is the right shape, but its flange base is only 5mm, whereas this bulb would be closer to 10mm at the base.

Parts catalog makes no mention of this bulb, only an "edge light assembly" which I assume includes this bulb. See photos from parts manual for reference.

There was no bulb in the socket, so if anyone can shed some light on this mystery bulb, it would be greatly appreciated!

Rick Erwin 10-04-20 02:47 PM

My airplane is in annual right now. I'll ask my mechanic to look at the bulb and let me know what it is.

Rick

mshac 10-04-20 05:20 PM

I determined it uses a 327, the same as many other bulbs in the panel. If its a push-to-test socket, its probably a 327.

Rick Erwin 10-04-20 05:58 PM

It's not a push-to-test socket. It has a cap that holds a bulb which illuminates the trim position indicator when the panel lights are turned on.

mshac 10-04-20 09:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Rick Erwin (Post 25593)
It's not a push-to-test socket. It has a cap that holds a bulb which illuminates the trim position indicator when the panel lights are turned on.

I realize that my friend. But its the same bulb as the lights that are push-to-test.

n86121 12-14-20 05:33 PM

These are available in LED as well
 
I switched all small bulbs to their equivalent LED.

Now the gear up/down lights cool to touch and never burn out.

Same with backlight bits

I THINK they were called T1-3/4 midget-flange 28 volt from dialight (digikey/amazon etc).

About $7 each

mshac 12-14-20 07:22 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by n86121 (Post 26059)
I switched all small bulbs to their equivalent LED.

Now the gear up/down lights cool to touch and never burn out.

Same with backlight bits

I THINK they were called T1-3/4 midget-flange 28 volt from dialight (digikey/amazon etc).

About $7 each

Good to know! Thank you!


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