where to obtain red lens for shoulder instrument light
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grbamford
PATRON
Pensacola, Florida
If you're okay with replacing the housing, you ought to check out https://shortwingpiperclub.org/swpc-store/aircraft-parts/cabin-mounted-shoulder-lights/.
They're saying out of stock, and honestly, that's the first time I've seen them out of stock. I installed a pair of these with the red LED lights and they are truly worth it. Worth the wait until they're back in stock.
Greg
They're saying out of stock, and honestly, that's the first time I've seen them out of stock. I installed a pair of these with the red LED lights and they are truly worth it. Worth the wait until they're back in stock.
Greg
thebeerdedpilot
MEMBER
Mt Pleasant, WI
You could probably just replace the bulb with a red colored LED also.
Graham, Texas, United States
I probably have one that i have left over from installing the LED conversion that the Short Wing Piper Club sells.
CTJER
MEMBER
Rockford, IL
I can’t seem to work the link. Please advise source for LED shoulder lights.
Thanks,
Jerry
Kyle Duncan
Non-Member
Whiteville, NC
Subsonic
PATRON
Merritt Island, FL
I couldn't stomach the SWPC price for such a simple thing, so made my own out of white PVC 3/4" slip-slip unions and painted them flat black on the outside. Left them white on the inside for better reflectivity. They fit right on the original fixture. Filed a notch on each side for the little retention clips to hook into, so they don't fall off. Less than a buck for two of them. Put some cheap red LED bulbs in. I bought a couple different types of bulbs and wattage levels and tried them. One was too bright. One was brighter than original but not too bright. The panel mounted intensity adjustment range worked great for it, so I bought a couple spares of those. Made a huge difference in night visibility of the instruments. They've been in there working perfectly for 4 years, now.
akflyer
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Soldotna AK
Do you have a part number for the bulb you used? Is that just a 3/4 CPVC coupler?
Gilbert Pierce
MEMBER
Germantown, Tennessee 01TN
Read post #8 first sentence.
akflyer
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Soldotna AK
I did... can you point out the part number for the bulb in that post?? There is also a BIG difference in a "union" and a coupler. That looks more like a coupler than a union so I was seeking clarification, and again, the bulb that was used. I am at work, 700 miles away from the closest hardware store and won't be home for 2 weeks so it would be cool to have the actual info so I can order the parts and have it waiting for me when I get home.
J Ryd
Non-Member
South Dakota
I didnt use a union. It was just 3/4 pvc. I do remember I had to slightly enlarge the ID of the socket end with a Dremel and a barrel sand attachment. To make the outside clip groove I rigged up the piece and stuck it on a drill, then held a rat tail file on it. Fun little afternoon project if you like that sort of thing. I used a red LED bulb and the dimmer still works with it. I will have to research were and what bulb I used.
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akflyer
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Soldotna AK
My lathe will make quick work of the groove and bore. Any info on the bulb would be awesome.
