Piper PA-32 Turbo HID Light Assembly Kit – Manual No. HID-P-003

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Overview

This document is an installation manual for the Piper PA-28-235 aircraft's cowl mounted HID light assembly kit. It provides detailed instructions for installation, specifications, and maintenance requirements for the HID lighting system.

The manual covers installation for multiple Piper models including PA-28-235.
Installation must comply with AC43.13-1B and 2A standards.
The HID assembly weighs 0.95 lbs and results in a negligible weight change.
HID light requires a minimum clearance of 3.5 inches from the aircraft exhaust.
Includes a typical wiring schematic for installation reference.
Instructions for continued airworthiness and troubleshooting are provided.
An EMI checklist is included to ensure no interference with other aircraft systems.
Scheduled inspections are required annually or every 200 hours.

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Type: Checklist
Year: 2009
File size: 56 KB
Publisher: knots2u.net
Language: en

Specifications & performance

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Specifications

Weight change (lb): +0.45
Hid amperage 12 14 volt: 2.9 Amps
Hid amperage 24 28 volt: 1.5 Amps
Hid assembly weight (lb): 0.95

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What is the Piper PA-32 Turbo HID Light Assembly Kit – Manual No. HID-P-003?

The Piper PA-32 Turbo HID Light Assembly Kit – Manual No. HID-P-003 is a checklist for the PIPER PA-28-235, dated 2009.

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In this document

Introduction

This section describes the installation of a cowl mounted HID light that replaces the factory landing light, applicable to specific Piper models.

Bulb And Ballast Installation

Instructions for disconnecting the existing landing light, installing the HID light, and ensuring proper electrical connections.

Specifications And Paperwork

Details on the weight of the HID assembly, amperage requirements, and necessary FAA paperwork for installation.

Instructions for Continued Airworthiness

Maintenance and inspection requirements, including scheduled and unscheduled inspections for the HID light system.

Typical Wiring Schematic

A reference schematic for wiring the HID light system in accordance with the approved aircraft models.

EMI Checklist

A checklist to ensure that the HID lighting system does not interfere with other aircraft systems, including radio and navigation equipment.

Safety notes

Confirm the ballast voltage is correct for the aircraft before installation.
Ensure a minimum of 3.5 inches clearance between the bulb and aircraft exhaust.
Check for circuit breaker issues if the HID light does not illuminate properly.
Inspect ballast and bulb housing for security and condition during scheduled inspections.
Perform EMI checks to ensure no interference with aircraft systems.

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Piper PA-32 Turbo HID Light Assembly Kit – Manual No. HID-P-003 Issue Date: 2-17-09 STC No. SA01834CH Revision Date: None Knots 2U, Ltd. 709 Airport Road Burlington, WI 53105 262 763-5100 fax 262 763-5125 www.knots2u.com Page 1 of 7 Piper PA-28/ PA-32 Cowl Mount HID Light Assembly KitINSTALLATION MANUAL No. HID-P-003 Model Applicability: Piper Aircraft, Inc.: PA-28-150, PA-28-160, PA-28-180, PA-28-235, PA-28S-160, PA-28S-180, PA-28R-180, PA-28R- 200, PA-28-151, PA-28-161, PA-28-181, PA-28R-201, PA-28R-201T, PA-28-236, PA-28RT-201, PA-28RT-201T, PA- 28-201T, PA-32-260, PA-32-300, PA-32S-300, PA-32R-300, PA-32RT-300, PA-32R-301 (SP), PA-32R-301 (HP), PA- 32-301, PA-32-301FT, PA-32-301XTC. KNOTS 2U, LTD. 709 Airport Road Burlington, WI 53105 262 763-5100 www.knots2u.com REV # DATE EFFECT Piper PA-32 Turbo HID Light Assembly Kit – Manual No. HID-P-003 Issue Date: 2-17-09 STC No. SA01834CH Revision Date: None Knots 2U, Ltd. 709 Airport Road Burlington, WI 53105 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 Specifications and Paperwork ……………………………………………………… 3 Section 4.0 Figure A .....................………………………………………………………………… 4 Section 5.0 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness …………………………………………... 5 Section 6.0 Typical Wiring Schematic ……………………………………………………………. 6 Section 7.0 EMI Checklist ………………………………………………………………………… 7 Section 8.0 Supplemental Type Certificate ………………………………………………………. Piper PA-32 Turbo HID Light Assembly Kit – Manual No. HID-P-003 Issue Date: 2-17-09 STC No. SA01834CH Revision Date: None Knots 2U, Ltd. 709 Airport Road Burlington, WI 53105 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 extends only to models which are listed on the AML or are included in this manual. . 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) Disconnect power and ground wire from landing light and remove bulb from aircraft. Install HID light to aircraft. Confirm a minimum of 3.5” of clearance between the bulb and the aircraft exhaust. B) Install the HID ballast to the firewall while referencing Figure A for ballast 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 white lead of cable # RMD-2281-11 to original aircraft power wire. (Lead may be shortened if necessary) See Section 6.0, Typical Wiring Schematic, Detail A for details. E) Connect cable # HID-1-5-72-CA from ballast to bulb. Cable should be routed through cowling in the same or equivalent manner as the factory landing light wire. (If the ballast is located closer to the light than the firewall, the shorter cable no. RMD-2281-10 may be used) F) Confirm that all wires are secured with tie wraps or Adel clamps. For further information reference AC43.13-1B section 11-126 G) 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, page 7 of this manual. Section 3.0 Specifications And Paperwork Complete FAA Form 337 for return to service, weight and balance update and log book entry. Place a copy of the supplemental type certificate and Instructions for Continued Airworthiness with aircraft logs. HID Assembly Weight ............………………. .95 lbs. Minus Weight of Assembly Removed………. .50 lbs. Weight Change ................................................. + .45 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 Piper PA-32 Turbo HID Light Assembly Kit – Manual No. HID-P-003 Issue Date: 2-17-09 STC No. SA01834CH Revision Date: None Knots 2U, Ltd. 709 Airport Road Burlington, WI 53105 262 763-5100 fax 262 763-5125 www.knots2u.com Page 4 of 7 INDEX No. PART No. DESCRIPTION UNITS PER ASSY. 1 RMD-2281-08A BALLAST, HID, 24 VOLT .................................................. 1 OR RMD-2281-09A BALLAST, HID, 12 VOLT .................................................. 1 2 RMD-2280-06 BULB, D1S ..................................................................... 1 3 RMD-2280-08 REFLECTOR HOUSING, HID LIGHT, CLEAR ........................ 1 OR RMD-2280-09 REFLECTOR HOUSING, HID LIGHT, DIFFUSED ................... 1 4 HID-1-5-72-CA HID CABLE, BALLAST TO LAMP ........................................ 1 5 RMD-2281-11 CABLE, A/C TO BALLAST ................................................. 1 6 MS35206-251 MACHINE SCREW – PHILLIPS, PAN HEAD #832 ................ 3 7 MS35333-38 LOCKWASHER – INTERNAL TOOTH, #8 ............................ 3 8 HID-2281-13 SPACER – NEOPRENE ...................................................... 3

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9 A8K-75 RIVNUT – KEYED, #832 .................................................. 3 Hardware sizes are recommended, appropriate substitutions may be used. Section 4 Figure A FRONT OF AIRCRAFT TYPICAL COWL LAMP RECEPTACLE 4.3400 4.9390 2.9150 AIRCRAFT POWER AIRCRAFT GROUND Ø.2280 TYP. 1.7300 3 2 VIEW FROM SIDE FIGURE A .2170 Piper PA-32 Turbo HID Light Assembly Kit – Manual No. HID-P-003 Issue Date: 2-17-09 STC No. SA01834CH Revision Date: None Knots 2U, Ltd. 709 Airport Road Burlington, WI 53105 262 763-5100 fax 262 763-5125 www.knots2u.com Page 5 of 7 Section 5.0 Instructions for Continued Airworthiness Knots 2U, Ltd. 709 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 Piper PA-32 Turbo HID Light Assembly Kit – Manual No. HID-P-003 Issue Date: 2-17-09 STC No. SA01834CH Revision Date: None Knots 2U, Ltd. 709 Airport Road Burlington, WI 53105 262 763-5100 fax 262 763-5125 www.knots2u.com Page 6 of 7 Section 6.0 Typical Wiring Schematic This wiring schematic is typical of the aircraft approved by this manual and is shown as reference. See the appropriate Piper Service Manual for wiring schematics applicable to your aircraft. 10A 18 HID-1-4-72-CA (16AWG. 3 WIRE SHIELDED CABLE) TYPICAL PIPER WIRING DIAGRAM HID LANDING LIGHT HID BALLAST RMD-2281-11 (16 GA) 18 RMD-2281-11 (16 GA) WIRE SPLICE; SEE DETAIL A FOR SPECIFICATIONS. DETAIL A 18 GA WIRE WIRE No. RMD-2281-11 BUTT SPLICE SHOULD BE CRIMPED PER AC43.13-1B; CHAPTER 11, SECTION 13 BUTT SPLICE EDMO DISTRIBUTORS P/N 320559, OR EQUIVALENT; (22-16 GA) Piper PA-32 Turbo HID Light Assembly Kit – Manual No. HID-P-003 Issue Date: 2-17-09 STC No. SA01834CH Revision Date: None Knots 2U, Ltd. 709 Airport Road Burlington, WI 53105 262 763-5100 fax 262 763-5125 www.knots2u.com Page 7 of 7 Section 7.0 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 interference between the HID lighting system, and other systems already installed in the aircraft. If interference is detected, contact Knots 2U, Ltd. a. VHF Radio Check 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. Activate HID light(s) and repeat frequency check. Note any deviation in background noise between tests, or any other anomalies. Repeat check on any additional radios. b. VOR Check With the nav radio on, tune to a local frequency and center the course needle with valid flag and To/From indication. Activate HID light(s), note any needle movement. (CDI, valid flag To/From) Also check for any other anomalies. Repeat check on any additional nav radios. c. ADF Check With the ADF/NDB on. 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. Verify proper needle indication and valid flag. Activate HID light(s) and repeat frequency check. Note any deviation in needle indication or flag. Also check for any other anomalies. Repeat check on any additional ADF/NDB driven equipment. d. GPS Check Turn on GPS and set to a way - point at least 100 miles away. Center course needle by selecting “Direct To”. If multi function display is installed, verify valid course on map. Activate HID light(s). Note any deviation in readings. Also check for any other anomalies. 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.

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