Astronics LSI Granted Parts Manufacturer Approval for New Aircraft LED Landing and Taxi Lights
October 15 2018 - 4:30PM
Business Wire
Next-gen lights approved to bring improved
reliability and long life operation to commercial and business
aircraft
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO), a leading provider of
advanced technologies for the global aerospace, defense, and
semiconductor industries, announced today that the FAA recently
granted Parts Manufacturer Approval (PMA) for the next generation
of LED Landing and Taxi Lights, provided by its wholly owned
subsidiary Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc (LSI). With this
designation, these advanced LED lights are approved for use on
commercial, business, and general aviation aircraft.
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The FAA has approved Astronics' next-gen
LED landing and taxi lights for use on any commercial aircraft.
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“Our newest generation of LED landing and taxi lights deliver a
host of unprecedented advantages over filament-based lights
(incandescent and halogen) in terms of performance and value,”
explained James Kramer, President of Astronics LSI. “Airframe
manufacturers, airlines, and private owners can now incorporate
these lights onto new and retrofit aircraft to take advantage of
the lifecycle cost savings these lights deliver through high
efficiency, low power, and long life operation.”
About the Astronics LED Landing and Taxi Lights
The Astronics LED lights replace the traditional filament-based
lighting systems used for landing and taxi lighting on aircraft,
delivering a MTBUR (mean time between unscheduled removal) in
excess of 30,000 hours compared with some traditional incandescent
configurations that are rated at only 100 hours, saving maintenance
time and effort and plane down time. Additional features
include:
- 3 standard sizes – PAR 36, PAR 46, and
PAR 64
- Maximum performance - shock and
vibration resistant with no filaments to break and a robust glass
lens construction with special anti-fog coating
- Power savings – comparable luminance at
80% less power than legacy systems
- All aircraft use – approved for use on
hundreds of aircraft models from Airbus and Boeing to Embraer and
Gulfstream
- RTCA DO-160 certified
- Versions of these lights already flight
proven on aircraft around the world
Astronics Luminescent Systems Inc. (LSI) is the supplier of
choice for lighting systems for aircraft cockpits, cabins, and
exteriors. With products ranging from avionics panels and light
plates to anti-collision and formation lights to emergency cabin
lighting and passenger information signs, Astronics LSI
collaborates with customers to create reliable, optimal solutions.
Forerunners in the industry with the innovative use of LED, HID and
electroluminescent lighting technologies, LSI products provide
illumination and safety for commercial and military aircraft
worldwide.
Astronics LSI will showcase its landing and taxi lighting
solutions at the National Business Aviation Association Convention
& Exhibition (NBAA) in Orlando, FL, from October 16 through
November 18, 2018. For more information visit Astronics LSI in
booth #214.
About Astronics Corporation
Astronics Corporation (Nasdaq: ATRO) serves the world’s
aerospace, defense and semiconductor industries with proven,
innovative technology solutions. Astronics works side-by-side
with customers, integrating its array of power, connectivity,
lighting, structures, interiors, and test technologies to solve
complex challenges. For 50 years, Astronics has delivered
creative, customer-focused solutions with exceptional
responsiveness. Today, global airframe manufacturers, airlines,
military branches, completion centers and Fortune 500 companies
rely on the collaborative spirit and innovation
of Astronics.
For more information on Astronics and its solutions,
visit Astronics.com.
Note to editors: The Astronics LED Landing and Taxi lighting
system will be on display at NBAA, in Orlando FL, October 16-18, in
the Astronics booth, #214. Please contact
press@astronics.com to set up a media briefing.
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