Whelen HRCFA User Manual
®
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Installation Guide
Model HRCFA & SACF Self-contained
Strobe Anti-collision Light Assembly
(FAA/PMA Approved)
Specifications:
INSTALLATION...
The HRCFA & SACF self-contained strobe light assemblies are
interchangeable with Rotatin g Beacons on any airc raft with a
inch diameter
change any of the existing wiring, or circuit breakers. The light
assembly must be properly mounted to comply with FAR Part
91.205(c-2) & (c-3). When necessary (such as fuselage
installation), the Whelen model A440 mounting adapter must be
used.
MOUNTING...
1. Remove the existing beacon.
2. Make the necessary wiring connections using the existing
wiring.
the
connections must use FAA approved techniques.
Note: It is recommended to ground the unit to the buss bar
or the battery. Using the airframe as ground may produce
EMI/RFI interference.
fairing or mounting adapter. It is not necessary to
Positive ( +)
BLACK
to the
wires protruding from the light assembly. All
WHITE
wire, and
Ground (-)
3.75
to
Input Voltage
Current Draw
................14 to 28 Volts D.C.
................3.2 Amps @ 14 Volts D.C.
1.6 Amps @ 28 Volts D.C.
Weight
Diameter
Overall Height
...........................1.5 lbs.
........................ 3.7”
............... 7.25”
A440 Mounting
Adapter (optional)
7. When installing the light assembly in a rudder mount location,
rudder balance must be checked with reference to the aircraft’s
service manual. The weight an d bala nce shou ld eq ual the o rigin al
rotating beacon.
8. Check all avionics systems for interference from the installation
with reference to AC 43.13-2a, Chapter 4, paragraph 52 (b).
9. Label all switches and breakers, i ns tall pilot warning placard.
10. Update aircraft records and complete FAA form #337.
3. Remove the three (3) 6-32 x 3/8” mounting screws from the
light assembly.
unit may occur.
4. Insert light assembly into mounting location and attach
using screws as mentioned in step 3. There are two sets of
mounting screw locations on the unit for installation
versatility (unit may be sealed around periphery with RTV or
equivalent).
5. If the A440 mounting adapter is used, attach light assembly
to adapter using screws a s ment ione d in st ep 3 (uni t may be
sealed around periphery with RTV or equivalent).
6. If light assembly is mounted in an inverted position, drill a 1/
8” diameter hole in lens as indicated on the lens label. For
the model SACF series, remove the RTV plug from the hole
Aviation
in the lens.
©2001 Whelen Engineering Company Inc.
Form No.13611 (071801)
Do not use longer screws, damage to the
Flash Tube Replacement...
1. When a flash tube failure occurs, remove the #6 Phillips
head screw on the clamp ring. Be careful not to lose the #6
hex nut.
2. Remove the clamp ring.
3. Lift the lens assembly & gasket off the strobe tube.
4. Lift the strobe tube and carefully unplug the connector.
5. Replace with new strobe tube assembly.
6. Attach all parts as required.
See parts breakdown for replacement part numbers.
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(5) HOLES
*NOTE*
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6
4
ALIGN REFLECTORS AS SHOWN
75º
5.00 DIA
75º
7.01
+/-.03
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2.33 DIA.
3.67 DIA
75º
75º
4.65 DIA. B.C.
OPTIONAL MOUNTING
ADAPTER POSITIONS
1.75
7
10
14
15
16
BLACK(GROUND)
WHITE(+14/28V)
11
13
18.00+/-.50
9
8
HRCFA
PARTS
12
LIST
16
19-130074-100
15
N/A
14
N/A
13
01-0770619-00
12
01-0770044-02
11
38-0250429-00
10
38-0230840-00
9
N/A
8
01-0450685-00
7
N/A
6
68-2170504R60
5
68-2170504R30
4
68-2170504R50
3
68-2170504-60
2
68-2170504-30
1
68-2170504-50
ITEM DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBER
A440 MOUNTING FLANGE (OPTIONAL)
#6 INT. TOOTH LW(MS35333-71)
#6-32x3/8 PPHMS(MS51957-28)
POWER SUPPLY ASSEMBLY
A469B FLASH TUBE ASSY.
RFI GASKET
GASKET
#6-32 X 5/16 SS HEX NUT (MS35649-264)
CLAMP RING
#6-32x1/2 PPHMS(MS51957-30)
LENS, A402ADS
LENS, A402ADW
LENS, A402ADR
LENS, A402AS
LENS, A402AW
LENS, A402AR
75º
5.00 DIA
5.50
75º
2.97
FRONT
3.67 DIA.
.156 DIA.
(5) HOLES
75º
75º
4.65 DIA. B.C.
8
1.75
OPTIONAL
LOCATION
6
10
18.00 ±1.00
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1
2
3
4
7
5
9
WHITE (+)
BLACK (GROUND)
SHOWN ROTATEDFOR ILLUSTRATION
OF PARTS.
SACF
PARTS
LIST
10
N/A
9
N/A
8
19-130074-100
7
01-0770619-00
6
N/A
5
N/A
4
02-0350053-00
3
38-0230946-00
2
01-0450685-00
1
68-4230044-30
ITEM DESCRIPTIONPART NUMBER
#6-32 x 1/2 PPHMS (MS51957-30)
#6 INT TOOTH L/W (MS 35333-71)
A440 MOUNTING FLANGE (OPTIONAL)
POWER SUPPLY HR-CF 14/28V
#6-32 x 5/16 SS HEX NUT (MS35649-264)
#6-32 x 3/8 PPHMS (MS51957-28)
SA406 FLASH TUBE ASSEMBLY
GASKET
CLAMP RING
SA402 LENS (CLEAR)
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