Aircraft Obstruction Light

Created By Besar Wicaksono

Date of Created 4 December 2020

Department Electrical Maintenance
AIRCRAFT OBSTRUCTION LIGHT

I. Theory
Aircraft Obstruction Lights are high-intensity lighting devices attached to tall
structures as collision avoidance measures. Such devices make structures more visible to
aircraft, and are usually used at night, although they may be used during the day. These
lights need to be of sufficient brightness to be visible for miles around the structure. Below
is the example of red warning beacon that used on the transmitter tower.
Figure 1 Red Warning Beacon on the Transmitting Station
II. Flash Technology FTB 205

In our Unit, we are using the aircraft light from Flash Technology, the type is FTB 205
with high intensity beacon. The FTB 205 is a self-contained unit with an optical assembly
mounted in the enclosure. It has flash rate until 40 flashes per minutes.
Figure 2 FTB 205
The FTB 205 has 3 flash modes, they are night, twilight and day. For more
explanation, please read below:
a. Night
At nightfall, the controller switches the beacon to night mode operation. The flash-
head flashes at night intensity of 2,000 ± 25% ECD.
b. Twilight
At twilight, the controller switches the beacon to twilight mode operation. The flash-
head flashes at twilight intensity of 20,000 ± 25% ECD.
c. Day
At daybreak, the controller switches the beacon to day mode operation. The flash-head
flashes at daylight intensity of 270,000 ± 25% ECD.
III. Location and Layout

The location of those aircraft obstruction lights is in the chimney, there are 12 lights
separated in the 3 different floors. It can be find at:
a. Elevation +90.70 or 2nd floor
b. Elevation +162.70 or 4th floor
c. Elevation +235.70 or 6th floor
Each floor has 4 aircraft obstruction lights, that means total 12 aircraft lights on
chimney. Below is the explanation of the layout per floor and location of aircraft
obstruction light. The light is marked with the number 134.
 Layout for elevation +90.70 or 2nd floor:
Figure 3 Location and Layout of Aircraft Obstruction Light El. +90.70

 Layout for elevation +162.70 or 4th floor:

 Layout for elevation +235.70 or 6th floor:

IV. Working Principle
This FTB 205 works together with the controller FTC 140 and photocell PEC 510, all
of them are made by Flash Technology. The photocell catches the light on the polar sky,
and then processing it on the controller FTC 140. In the controller FTC 140, the light is
processing to the three different type, they are day, twilight and night (see section II.).
From the controller through to the obstruction light FTB 205. Photocell PEC 510 has
function to control the light unit intensity. Photocell PEC 510 must be installed:
a. Locate the photocell where it has an unobstructed view of the polar sky.
b. It must not view direct or reflected artificial light.
c. The photocell should be supported directly by electrical conduit. It should not be
mounted underneath the controller where it could be shadowed.
d. Ensure that the installation is water-light.
Figure 6 Photocell PEC 510
Figure 7 Controller FTC 140

Figure 8 System Wiring Diagram of Obstruction Light
Figure 9 Wiring Diagram Obstruction Light FTB 205
V. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Before we start the maintenance, we must allow the rule for safety as follows:
a. Remove rings and watches before opening the equipment.
b. Shut off the equipment.
c. Remove the component or connect the test instruments.
d. Replace the component.
e. Turn on the power and test the system.
f. Turn off the power and disconnect the test equipment.
Carry out the following inspection and cleaning procedures at least twice a year:
a. Verify that moisture has not entered the equipment accidentally through gaskets or
seals, or collected as condition.
b. Verify that all drain holes are clear.
c. Check terminal blocks and relays for evidence of corrosion and electrical arcing. Clean
or replace nay component that shows evidence of high-voltage damage.
d. Check flashtube connection for signs of pitting or arcing. Verify that anode and
cathode connections are firmly tightened.
e. Check all electrical connections for tightness and verify the absence of corrosion or
electrical arcing.
f. Clean the inside and outside surface of the glass with a non-abrasive glass cleaner.

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Created By Besar Wicaksono

Date of Created 4 December 2020

AIRCRAFT OBSTRUCTION LIGHT

Figure 1 Red Warning Beacon on the Transmitting Station

II. Flash Technology FTB 205

III. Location and Layout

Figure 3 Location and Layout of Aircraft Obstruction Light El. +90.70

Figure 4 Location and Layout of Aircraft Obstruction Light El. +162.70

Figure 5 Location and Layout of Aircraft Obstruction Light El. +235.50

Figure 6 Photocell PEC 510

Figure 7 Controller FTC 140

V. Maintenance and Troubleshooting

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