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Beech Bonanza HID Light Assembly Kit – Manual No. HID-B-001

Beechcraft 35 Bonanza · Supplemental Type Certificate

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Overview

This installation manual provides detailed instructions for the installation of a High-Intensity Discharge (HID) landing light assembly kit specifically designed for Beechcraft Bonanza models 33, 35, and 36, as well as YT-34 and T-34 variants. The manual outlines the necessary steps to replace the factory-installed landing light with the new HID system, ensuring compliance with FAA regulations and safety standards. It includes sections on installation procedures, parts lists, specifications, maintenance, and troubleshooting. The manual is intended for aircraft technicians and owners who are looking to upgrade their lighting systems for improved visibility and safety during flight operations.

  • HID Assembly Weight: 0.95 lbs
  • HID Amperage for 12/14 Volt: 2.9 Amps
  • HID Amperage for 24/28 Volt: 1.5 Amps
  • Weight change from original assembly: 0.11 lbs (negligible)
  • Annual inspection required for ballast and bulb housing condition.

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Type
Supplemental Type Certificate
Year
2005
Pages
7
File size
190 KB
Publisher
www.knots2u.net
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In this document

Introduction

This section introduces the HID light assembly kit and its purpose, which is to replace the factory cowl-mounted landing light. It emphasizes the need for installation to comply with AC43.13-1B and 2A standards and stresses the importance of confirming the ballast voltage before installation.

Bulb And Ballast Installation

This section provides a step-by-step guide for removing the existing landing light and installing the HID ballast and bulb. Key steps include securing the ballast, connecting wiring to the aircraft's electrical system, and ensuring all components are properly mounted and tested for functionality.

Specifications And Paperwork

This section outlines the specifications for the HID assembly, including its weight (0.95 lbs) and amperage requirements for different voltage systems. It also instructs users to complete FAA Form 337 for return to service and to maintain proper documentation with the aircraft logs.

Maintenance / Troubleshooting Guide

This section details maintenance requirements and troubleshooting tips for the HID light system. It includes scheduled inspections and unscheduled inspections, along with common problems and their solutions, such as circuit breaker issues and light illumination problems.

EMI Checklist

This section provides a checklist to ensure that the installation of the HID lights does not interfere with other aircraft systems. It includes tests for VHF radio, VOR, ADF, GPS, and other equipment to check for electromagnetic interference.

Safety notes

  • Installation must comply with AC43.13-1B and 2A standards.
  • Confirm ballast voltage before installation to avoid electrical issues.

Full document text

Beech Bonanza HID Light Assembly Kit – Manual No. HID-B-001 Issue Date: 5-8-05 STC No. SA01834CH Revision Date: 12-22-07 Knots 2U, Ltd. 709 Airport Road Burlington, WI 53105 ph 262 763-5100 fax 262 763-5125 www.knots2u.com Page 1 of 7 Beechcraft Bonanza HID Landing Light Assembly KitINSTALLATION MANUAL No. HID-B-001 Beechcraft 33 / 35 / 36 / YT-34 / T-34A / T-34B Models KNOTS 2U, LTD. 709 Airport Road Burlington, WI 53105 262 763-5100 www.knots2u.com REV # DATE EFFECT A 11-23-05 Changed ballast mounting and associated hardware to three mount ballast B 3-21-06 Added EMI Checklist as Section 8.0. Changed ballast part numbers as follows: RMD-2281-08 became RMD-2281-08A, RMD-2281-09 became RMD-2281-09A. C 12-22-07 ECO 0119 Beech Bonanza HID Light Assembly Kit – Manual No. HID-B-001 Issue Date: 5-8-05 STC No. SA01834CH Revision Date: 12-22-07 Knots 2U, Ltd. 709 Airport Road Burlington, WI 53105 ph 262 763-5100 fax 262 763-5125 www.knots2u.com Page 2 of 7 TABLE OF CONTENTS Cover Page …………………………………………………………………………….. 1 Table of Contents …………………………………………………………………… 2 Section 1.0 Introduction …………………………………………………………………………. 3 Section 2.0 Bulb And Ballast Installation ………………………………………………………. 3 Section 3.0 Parts List …………………………………………………………………………….. 3 Section 4.0 Specifications and Paperwork ……………………………………………………… 3 Section 5.0 Figure B .....................………………………………………………………………. 4 Section 6.0 Maintenance / Troubleshooting Guide ……………………………………………. 5 Section 7.0 Typical Wiring Schematic ………………………………………………………….. 6 Section 8.0 EMI Checklist ……………………………………………………………………….. 7 Section 9.0 Supplemental Type Certificate …………………………………………………….. Beech Bonanza HID Light Assembly Kit – Manual No. HID-B-001 Issue Date: 5-8-05 STC No. SA01834CH Revision Date: 12-22-07 Knots 2U, Ltd. 709 Airport Road Burlington, WI 53105 ph 262 763-5100 fax 262 763-5125 www.knots2u.com Page 3 of 7 Section 1.0 Introduction This manual describes the installation of a cowl mounted HID light which replaces the factory cowl mounted landing light. This approval does not extend to models not listed on the AML. The installation must be accomplished in accordance with AC43.13-1B and 2A. The installation requires the mounting of a ballast and bulb. Before installing confirm the voltage of the ballast being installed is correct for the aircraft voltage. Section 2.0 Bulb And Ballast Installation A) Remove the landing light retainer and bulb from the cowling, remove the air cleaner and the left hand cowl access door to allow more room for ballast installation. B) Install HID ballast off to the side of, and in proximity to, the air filter as shown in Figure A. Reference Figure B for installation details. (Alternate ballast mounting locations may be chosen by the installer, provided that they will withstand the inertia forces stipulated in AC43.13-2A Chapters 1 & 3 to Section 2 A) C) Connect black lead of cable # RMD-2281-11 to aircraft ground. verify ground continuity per AC43.13 1B/2A section 11. (Lead may be shortened if necessary) D) Connect red or white lead of cable # RMD-2281-11 to original aircraft landing light power wire. (Lead may be shortened if necessary) E) Per Figure B, install Part No. RMD-2280-09 to Part No. BON-HID-001, 002, or 003 using bulb retainer from original assembly. F) Connect cable # RMD-2281-10 from ballast to bulb. G) Confirm that all wires are secured with tie wraps or Adel clamps. For further information reference AC43.13-1B section 11-126 H) Install new Light Assembly to cowling. (Figure B) I) Test HID light, confirm there are no circuit breakers popped with all electrical equipment turned on. Also check for any electrical/magnetic interference with all radio and navigation equipment per EMI checklist, section 8.0 of this manual. J) Re-install air filter and left hand cowl access door. Figure –A- Section 3.0 Parts List See Figure B for Parts List Section 4.0 Specifications And Paperwork Complete FAA Form 337 for return to service and log book entry. Place a copy of the supplemental type certificate and maintenance / trouble shooting manual with aircraft logs. HID Assembly Weight ............………………. .95 lbs. Minus Weight of Assembly Removed………. .84 lbs. Weight Change ................................................. .11 lbs. - Negligible HID Amperage 12/14 Volt .............................. 2.9 Amps HID Amperage 24/28 Volt .............................. 1.5 Amps Amperage chart of stock bulb(s) removed: 12 / 14 Volt Systems 24 / 28 Volt Systems 50 watt 4.2 Amps 50 watt 2.1 Amps 100 watt 8.3 Amps 100 watt 4.2 Amps 150 watt 12.5 Amps 150 watt 6.3 Amps 200 watt 16.7 Amps 200 watt 8.3 Amps 250 watt 20.8 Amps 250 watt 10.4 Amps 300 watt 25 Amps 300 watt 12.5 Amps Beech Bonanza HID Light Assembly Kit – Manual No. HID-B-001 Issue Date: 5-8-05 STC No. SA01834CH Revision Date: 12-22-07 Knots 2U, Ltd. 709 Airport Road Burlington, WI 53105 ph 262 763-5100 fax 262 763-5125 www.knots2u.com Page 4 of 7 INDEX No. PART No. DESCRIPTION UNITS PER ASSY. 1 BON-HID-001 HID RETAINER ………….................................................................. 1 Or BON-HID-002 HID RETAINER ………….................................................................. 1 Or BON-HID-003 HID RETAINER ………….................................................................. 1 2 RMD-2280-08 REFLECTOR HOUSING, HID LIGHT, CLEAR ....................................... 1 OR RMD-2280-09 REFLECTOR HOUSING, HID LIGHT, DIFFUSED .................................. 1 3 36-GASK PAR 36 .0625 GASKET - SILICONE .................................................... 1 4 *002-410000-143 BEECHCRAFT RETAINER (ORIGINAL) ................................................ 1 5 AN507C-632R-8 S.S. C/S SCREW .............................................................................. 11

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6 AN960-6 WASHER ......................................................................................... 3 7 AN365-632A NUT – FIBER LOCK .......................................................................... 3 8 RMD-2281-08A BALLAST, HID, 24 VOLT ................................................................. 1 OR RMD-2281-09A BALLAST, HID, 12 VOLT ................................................................. 1 9 AN3-12A BOLT ............................................................................................. 3 10 MS21044N3 NUT-FIBERLOCK ............................................................................. 3 11 AN970-3 WASHER, WIDE AREA ..................................................................... 3 12 RMD-2281-10 HID CABLE, BALLAST TO LAMP ........................................................ 1 13 RMD-2281-11 CABLE, A/C TO BALLAST ................................................................. 1 14 MS35333-39 INTERNAL TOOTH LOCKWASHER ..................................................... 3 15 HID-2281-13 SPACER – NEOPRENE ...................................................................... 3 16 RMD-2280-06 BULB, D1S ..................................................................................... 1 Hardware sizes are recommended, appropriate substitutions may be used. • Beechcraft Part No. (or equivalent) Section 5 Figure B FRONT OF AIRCRAFT AIRCRAFT GROUND AIRCRAFT POWER 4.9390 4.3400 2.9150 1.7300 Ø.2280 TYP. VIEW FROM SIDE FIGURE B Beech Bonanza HID Light Assembly Kit – Manual No. HID-B-001 Issue Date: 5-8-05 STC No. SA01834CH Revision Date: 12-22-07 Knots 2U, Ltd. 709 Airport Road Burlington, WI 53105 ph 262 763-5100 fax 262 763-5125 www.knots2u.com Page 5 of 7 Section 6.0 Maintenance / Troubleshooting Guide Knots 2U, Ltd. 703 Airport Road Burlington, WI 53105 262.763.5100 www.knots2u.com Trouble Shooting Problem Solution Comments Light circuit breaker “pops” frequently. Check wires for a short circuit. Remove and replace ballast. Contact Knots 2U, Ltd. for a replacement. HID Light does not illuminate, illuminates slowly or does not go to full power. Replace bulb and / or ballast, verify function. Contact Knots 2U, Ltd. for a replacement. Maintenance / Inspection Requirements Scheduled Inspections Inspection Time interval Comments Remove landing light retainer and lens, inspect; A) Ballast for mounting security and general condition. B) Bulb housing, bulb and retainer plate for security and general condition. Annual or 200 hours, whichever comes first. Contact Knots 2U, Ltd. for a replacement. Unscheduled Inspections Inspection Event Comments Remove landing light retainer and lens, inspect; A) Ballast for mounting and security B) Bulb housing, bulb and retainer plate for security and general condition. C) Perform function test. Hard landing, Lightning Strike. Contact Knots 2U, Ltd. for a replacement. Beech Bonanza HID Light Assembly Kit – Manual No. HID-B-001 Issue Date: 5-8-05 STC No. SA01834CH Revision Date: 12-22-07 Knots 2U, Ltd. 709 Airport Road Burlington, WI 53105 ph 262 763-5100 fax 262 763-5125 www.knots2u.com Page 6 of 7 Section 7.0 Typical Wiring Schematic This wiring schematic is typical of the aircraft approved by this Manual and is shown as reference. See the appropriate Beechcraft Service Manual for wiring schematics applicable to your aircraft. TYPICAL 12/14 VOLT SYSTEM 20A 10A HID BULB 12 RMD-2281-10 16 HID BALLAST RMD-2281-10 TYPICAL 24/28 VOLT SYSTEM HID BULB HID BALLAST RMD-2281-11 RMD-2281-11 Beech Bonanza HID Light Assembly Kit – Manual No. HID-B-001 Issue Date: 5-8-05 STC No. SA01834CH Revision Date: 12-22-07 Knots 2U, Ltd. 709 Airport Road Burlington, WI 53105 ph 262 763-5100 fax 262 763-5125 www.knots2u.com Page 7 of 7 Section 8.0 EMI Checklist 1. This EMI checklist must be completed after installation of the HID light(s). The purpose of this checklist is to insure that there is no out of tolerance interference between the HID lighting system and other systems already installed in the aircraft. If out of tolerance interference is detected, the installation may be modified by adding external filters, re- locating equipment, or re-routing cables as necessary to eliminate interference. For further assistance, the installer may contact Knots 2U, Ltd. a. VHF Radio Check o With the VHF Radio on, adjust to the squelch activation threshold. Test the following frequencies, 121.7, 122.95, 128.7, and 131.3. Note any normal background noise. o Activate HID light(s) and repeat frequency check. Note any deviation in readings between tests. o Repeat check on any additional radios. b. VOR Check o With the nav radio on adjust squelch to the activation threshold. Test the following frequencies, 108.00, 111.4, 116.4 and 117.95. Note any normal background noise. o Activate HID light(s) and repeat frequency check. Note any deviation in readings between tests. o Repeat check on any additional nav radios. c. ADF Check o With the ADF/NDB on, adjust to the squelch activation threshold. Test at least three frequencies one near the low ADF/NDB frequency range, one near the middle ADF/NDB frequency range and one in the higher ADF/NDB frequency range. Note any normal background noise. o Activate HID light(s) and repeat frequency check. Note any deviation in readings between tests. o Repeat check on any additional ADF/NDB driven equipment d. GPS Check o Turn on GPS and set to a way - point at least 100 miles away. Note GPS readings o Activate HID light(s). Note any deviation in readings between tests. o Repeat test for each additional GPS. e. Additional Equipment Operate any other equipment and test for interference with the HID light(s). Individual equipment installation and/or operation manuals may be referenced for specific test procedures.