REFLECTOR: HID noise

[Brian Michalk via Reflector]

If a person wants HID lights, then the only true source is from Philips.

If there is an aviation HID source, they will also be using Philips 
parts, which are automotive.  There isn't anyone that's going to produce 
a line of HID lamps specifically for aviation.

I have three in my plane.  One in each canard tip, and one as a landing 
light.  They last longer than halogens, and consume less current.

I think the issues with auto parts in planes come down to a few points:
Vinyl coated wires.  Bad.  Use aviation wire because of fire.  If you 
use an auto component, the lead wires will probably be vinyl, but 
minimize it as much as possible.  It's not that vinyl is a terrible 
insulator, it's just not as good with abrasion, and produces toxic fumes 
when burned.
Structural bolts.  Use quality structural parts that have been through 
an inspection process or vetted in some capacity.
There are other minor points, but for me, those two are the biggest.

One of my favorite interests is to look at the parts used by RC 
hobbyists.  It's amazing that there is access to such high quality 
machined components at such a reasonable price.


On 02/26/2016 09:33 AM, Ron Rook via Reflector wrote:
> I'm sorry sir but I can't recommend installing automotive parts on an 
> aircraft.
>
> Ron Rook
> Sent from my iPhone
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> On Feb 25, 2016, at 8:40 AM, "Jeff Barnes via Reflector" 
> <reflector at tvbf.org <mailto:reflector at tvbf.org>> wrote:
>
>> Is replacement an LED bulb ? If so you can revert to non-LED from 
>> Advanced Auto Parts (etc).  I get a little noise from my LED nav lights.
>>
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>> *From:* lawrence via Reflector <reflector at tvbf.org 
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>> *To:* Velocity Aircraft Owners and Builders list <reflector at tvbf.org 
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>> *Sent:* Thursday, February 25, 2016 4:38 AM
>> *Subject:* REFLECTOR: HID noise
>>
>> It seems I have a loud hiss/noise when I turn on my (HID) landing 
>> light (Toyota replacement part).
>>
>> Anyone know: Is this likely to be from the HID "box", lamp or a 
>> wiring/ground issue?
>>
>> Larry Epstein
>> N58LV
>> Velocity 173 FGE
>> Lycoming IO360 200hp, MT Prop
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