A great replacement for the traditional incadescent bulb.
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September 12, 2024
very bright and hopefully lasts a long time but spendy
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September 8, 2024
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June 13, 2024
Replaced my 150s original landing light with this LED. Absolutely amazing how much brighter it is. Installation is easy and straight forward. My only complaint is the price. I still bought it though, and I am glad I did. You wont be disappointed.
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June 8, 2024
Norm P
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June 3, 2024
Changed out original landing light bulb,
This product shows how much tech has improved over 45 years. I’ve seen the light. Easy install.
Philip W
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Whelen LED Parmetheus Plus PaR36 14V Land P36P1L
February 21, 2024
Very good product. Installed in our Grumman Cheetah. Much better than stock.
Tom M
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October 25, 2023
I liked everything but the price.
Duard H
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October 24, 2023
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April 7, 2023
These lights exceed my expectations. Super bright and easy to install. Fast delivery to NZ.
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March 31, 2023
Easy to install and way brighter.
Jonathan W
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March 31, 2023
I ordered wrong lamp, will reorder correct one.
Michael P
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February 4, 2023
Mark R
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January 5, 2023
Easy drop-in replacement for the Norman 4509.
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November 10, 2022
The Whelen LED Plus PAR36 lights are a big improvement over the old GE light bulbs. The details on the website helped me quickly determine if the LEDs would be an acceptable replacement to the original lights.
Ralph S
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November 1, 2022
Significantly better than my old incandescent bulb. I wish I wouldve researched the G3 however, I wouldve went that route for a few extra bucks.
Kelly M
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October 18, 2022
The light is really bright!
Andrew P
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October 5, 2022
Great product at a fair price. Brightness over OEM is very noticeable. The heat difference was incredible. Highly recommend.
Karl W
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September 27, 2022
PERFECT DROP IN REPLACEMENT FOR BASIC LANDING LIGHT
Natasha S
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September 27, 2022
Very bright. Easy install. Much much brighter then the old style. Amp gauge doesn’t move with these on 👍
Jordan V
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Whelen LED Parmetheus Plus PaR36 14V Land P36P1L
September 21, 2022
Excellent replacement for my Grumman Cheetah. Part was delivered within 3 working days
Martin B
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September 7, 2022
Very bright and love the design already have a friend ordering them also!
John R
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August 2, 2022
Very bright in sunlight,
Have yet to see if it withstands the test of time:)
Carl J
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July 12, 2022
Nice LED retrofit for the GE 4509 PAR 36 bulb. Whelen products are top shelf! However, customer noted to me that he thought it would have been brighter and indeed its not as bright as I anticipated. Then I found out Whelen makes the Parmetheus G3 bulb that is 2.5 times brighter...wish I had looked further down the page and saw it before ordering the Plus. Lesson learned!
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April 23, 2022
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March 25, 2022
Easy to install and works great!
Mark S
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March 8, 2022
Product was as described. Item not fitted as yet.
Mark R
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February 19, 2022
After a small problem with UPS loosing my order and Spruce reshipping Im happy with the light. I see the threshold earlier in the approach and its bright white instead of the yellow. Its a definite improvement.
Ronnie R
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February 7, 2022
Wouldnt waste the money on old style bulb.
Darrell E
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December 7, 2021
Impressive !!!
Benoit L
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December 1, 2021
I replaced original landing light bulb with this one and cant be happier!
The light is much brighter and it drains significantly less current.
Andrew K
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October 5, 2021
Direct replacement for the existing landing light except the terminals are reversed. Not a big deal, just pay attention. Definitely much brighter with much less power draw.
Lorry S
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Whelen LED Parmetheus Plus PaR36 14V Land P36P1L
September 2, 2021
Installed on a Piper 73 PA28 235. Im very pleased with the Whelen LED landing light. As others have mentioned, the light doesnt reach quite as far as the halogen lamp when on final to the land at night, but the overall brightness seems much better than the halogen lamp. I would recommend this a replacement landing light.
Devin S
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August 18, 2021
Bright and easy on your generator
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August 11, 2021
As advertised
Charles W
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June 22, 2021
This landing light does a great job. I like the idea of leaving it on especially during approach and departure at uncontrolled airports.
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May 28, 2021
Great product
Dick
March 29, 2021
Easy to install as a replacement of the old incandescent light, very pleased with the result!
Mark K
March 26, 2021
Easy replacement for the incandescent original in my S35 Bonanza.
Ulysses C
March 1, 2021
Nice and bright. Since changing lights is on the list of elementary work, I was able to install the Parmetheus Plus Led myself. I did just the left side and left the halogen in the right side so that I could see the difference - and there was. The Parmetheus is whiter and brighter than the halogen.
Ron H
February 10, 2021
Ordered and delivered promptly. Yet, I ordered the wrong one. I needed the larger PAR46 for the 1972 172L I have. Once the PAR46 cam, It was an easy install. The PAR46 came just as quickly as well.. Sent the 36 back for credit. Aircraft Spruce was extremely helpful in the exchange.
Stephen L
January 29, 2021
Replaced the original incandescent bulb on my Cherokee 180. Easy swap, easily 2x more light and the bright white color illuminated better than the soft yellow of the incandescent.
Kelly
December 8, 2020
I had one problem. On the install of this item. The bulb I was replacing was a filament type where the polarity was not significant. The first hookup, the LED bulb did not light up. I reversed the wiring and it lit up. So I marked the bulb, with a marker, with Pos and Neg for future replacements.
Darryl &
October 14, 2020
Perfect.
Robert H
September 29, 2020
Very bright, and a much smaller power draw than the GE4509. Install was very easy in an AA-5. The fit is a little tight in the retaining ring with the silicone gasket, but a very light application of silicone lubricant allowed a tight fitment and seal in the retaining ring.
Roger R
September 28, 2020
What a difference this Led light makes. Very happy with it if you don’t have one you should get one.
Brad
July 1, 2020
Exactly as advertised. Bolted right in with no fuss. Much brighter than the 4509 it replaced with a fraction of the current consumption.
Laura H
June 8, 2020
Very Bright. No radio noise. Great product.
Michael A
May 8, 2020
Excellent light! We just installed it in my Cessna 185, together with the taxi light, and theyre super bright! Also compliments on your super speedy delivery!
Lambert D
April 30, 2020
Works well and is very bright. Easy install.
Rodrick S
April 17, 2020
Excellent product. Dropped right in the my C172N
Bruce A
March 19, 2020
This Whelen LED 14V landing light appears to be extremely well built. It has a solid and reassuring presentation with electric diodes on the connectors that are not present on the replacement bulb. I am told that this product will draw less current and display a broader beam than the bulb it replaces. Like all LED bulbs, it displays a blue-white hue rather than the yellow-orange beam it replaces. I can not speak for the length of service but anticipate a vastly longer (as advertised) service life.
Richard
March 8, 2020
For a light bulb STC, the amount of paperwork associated with this is astounding. But of course the light is good--hopefully it will last awhile at $258.00 a pop:)
Daniel R
April 4, 2019
Well made, easy to install, and Bright!!!!
Jim
October 1, 2018
Easy install, dropped right in. Definitely brighter than the old lights, I have a generator still so I can actually turn these on
Derek
September 21, 2018
I installed this lamp on my 1965 Cessna 172F. It installed perfectly and performed flawlessly. It appears much brighter than the original incandescent lamp and draws 6 amps less power!
Joe V
August 24, 2018
My 1966 172G still has a generator and does fine until needing the landing or taxi lights. The airplane is in excellent condition and at this time makes no sense to switch to an alternator. As other commenters have said, I like to use the lights during day for increased visibility. But with the excessive current draw I would use them sparingly even at night. These LED lights are magic and solved the current draw issue. And of course the increase in brightness is awesome. Wish I would have changed years ago.
Dave S
July 17, 2018
I purchased this for installation on my homebuilt Velocity (still under construction). The kit actually came with the ubiquitous GE 4509 incandescent landing light, but theres no way thatll get installed on this sleek, brand-new Velocity Im building!
John T
March 11, 2018
After 4 years of flying my Cherokee 140D and replacing the incandescent landing light twice I decided it was time to move to the Whelen LED landing light. I was very interested in seeing my amp load decrease to lessen the overall load on the system and breaker on that circuit. Installation was as simple as replacing the incandescent lamp, and the power draw is miniscule compared to the old GE lamp. I am very happy with the purchase and the performance I have seen so far. I fly in and out of a semi busy non-towered training area airport so I prefer to fly with my light on during takeoff, area flying, and all pattern work. This was the answer to my problem with high amp draw and regular use of the lamp.
Kyle W
February 22, 2018
Easy installation and it provides substantially more illumination compared to the stock incandescent lightbulb. Highly recommended.
John T
January 18, 2018
Good light, easy to install with no mods to the cowling of a PA 28-180C.
Unlike a regular bulb, the LED has a + and - post. If you get them backwards it will not work.
John H
January 6, 2018
Not cheap but I have been told these last forever basically. No heat build up and much whiter and brighter than the standard GE bulb that was in our AA-1 Yankee. Came with rubber ring that absorbs vibrations from the mounting bracket. It was tight but with a little silicon lube it sat in there just fine. Looking forward to many hours of service and we run with it on all the time the amp draw in the 14V unit is listed as 2.6 amps. We used to draw well over 6 amps. My electrical system likes it!
Steven H
November 30, 2017
Outstanding results from swapping out the old incandescent bulb. Uses way less amperage, and is much brighter. Really lights up the runway for better landings at night, and easier to see when taxiing too. Easily fit PA-28-140.
Tyler
October 14, 2017
Love the product. MUCH Better than old GE bulbs.
Also, had one on my Bo that got cracked and they sent me a replacement cover immediately NO QUESTIONS ASKED! Great post-sales support and customer service!!
David S
September 21, 2017
Easy to install and very bright.
Ronald S
August 24, 2017
Easy to install and shipping was quick.
Eric
August 17, 2017
Saves voltage from battery. Also saves money in the long run, I do not have to buy landing/taxie lights as often. The old filament lights blew out quite often. I would have to buy a new one and take the time to change it, which cost me more money.
Tommy E
June 27, 2017
Shipped very quickly and received in good order. Installation was very straightforward once I determined I didnt need the rubber gasket that came with it. The difference in brightness is well, like night and day compared to that old yellow candle we had up there before. Cant wait for my first night landing with the new light!
Adam
June 26, 2017
Super bright. Its like have a spot light on the front!
Richard M
May 14, 2017
Fit perfectly in the C182 cowl, produces a very focused white light.
Chris
February 26, 2017
Installed it a while back, almost no noticeable draw on the ammeter unlike the old bulb. Ive left it on from takeoff to touchdown for the last ~69 hours and no complaints at all. I like the bright clear white light at night and the extra visibility during the day that I didnt have with the filament bulb (since I always turned it off so it wouldnt burn out as they always did). I Would recommend this if youre on the fence about buying, and its a direct replacement of the old bulb.
Nick B
July 2, 2016
I installed this on my 1975 Cessna 150M, replacing a 100W landing light. Easy replacement. The LED offers a much wider beam for better visibility during taxiing, and is a whiter light. I also like the fact I can keep this light on all the time while the engine is running without fear of burning it out in about 25 (or less) hours!
Cecil C
January 14, 2016
Bought 2 of these Whelen parmetheus plus on my Vans RV-4 to replace GE 7604 halogen which is a PAR36 that were supposed to last 25 hours but lasted about an hour. I have about an hour on the whelens now and they say it will last 10 thousand hours? One of my best investments!
Perfect fit by the way came with a rubber gasket if you choose to use it that fits around the circumference. I did use it just to give a little more shock absorption. Changed them out during the day and faced them on inner hangar wall. Wasnt impressed until I flew with them in dark and I could see the blades of grass on my home strip of Mallards Landing whereas I could only see a flooded rough area of where the ground was with the halogen. The runway lights dont flood the ground, but now it doesnt matter. Also my wig-wag system worked automatically with it. Im happy enough with them since I dont have to land anymore with burned out halogens which prompted me to get them in the first place. But I believe if you need and have lights, they better work!
Ted M
October 23, 2015
Very impressed. First landing light on my airplane. ...I work for an airline and I think this provides more light than our turboprops have. Wasn't cheap but I think the durability will pay off. Well done Whelen! ...and only 1.2A draw. Using in combination with Parmetheus Plus taxi light.
Rv4flyer
April 7, 2015
Easy to install in my 67 PA28-180. Very bright, white light. Would never go back to the standard bulb. Just the reliability makes it worth it.
James M
January 19, 2015
Update to my review. Installed the light about 2 years ago have only flown about 50 hours since. 3 of the diodes had gone out. Called WHELEN, they sent out a replacement bulb within the week, no questions asked.
Patrick M
July 20, 2023
Good brightness. Seems to have a good beam strength .
Michael
April 16, 2020
I gave it four because the price is way too high, Other than that it is twice as bright as my 100Watt
I tried a 250W but the breaker would trip and the wires are too small to handle it.
The Leds however are as bright as a 250Watt and I love it!
Thinking of getting the wheel Landing lights with the LEDs. Then I will LIGHT OF THE WORLD!
Les G
July 29, 2019
This is a great upgrade Ive been told I can be seen from 15 miles out easily. The only reason I didnt give 5 stars is because the tang on the back of the light doesnt line up with the detent in the retaining bezel so the light had to be mounted upside down or the bezel had to be modified otherwise a absolute great product!
Banning
April 28, 2019
Great choice for a 1978 PA32-300. Drops right in with no modification to cowling, I was able to install it myself which is why its getting 4 starts instead of 3. This light does a little better that the old school halogen light. However, its not 40% brighter as they say. I have had it about 3 weeks and have done 2 night flight and I wasnt over the top impressed. Does provide a nice look to an old airplane!
Josh
November 10, 2018
Just installed this landing light on Archer II. Installation was very easy, and the rubber surround fit perfectly. My goal was to achieve comparable light to the Q4509, but reduce the amperage. The current draw is amazingly less, but I’m not convinced the light output is equivalent. I do very little night flying so this is not a big deal to me. The recognition ability of the lamp is worth whatever shortfall there is in brightness. Well made product that should serve me reliably.
Robert T
November 29, 2017
Very bright!!
I will use these primarily as recognition lights.
Rubber gasket included, does not fit in my C206 installation.
Ek
June 19, 2017
These lights were pretty much what I expected when I placed the order. A well made replacement LED light for the old incandescent lights in my C182L. Install was very simple, however the included rubber vibration dampner that goes around the outside of the bulb made it too large to fit in the bulb bracket so had to leave those off. Since the bulbs live in the wing, I dont expect it will make much difference.
As far as performance, the taxi light was bright but I had hoped it would light up the area a bit better than it did. The design of the lens really diffuses the light to the point it is hard to tell where it is aimed exactly. While it does flood the area with some light, its just not as much as I had hoped. The landing light works well and is a much more focused beam and easy to adjust where you want the light.
As with most LEDS, they use very little current and burn very cool, both big benefits in my mind. Hopefully they will last a very long time.
If I had it to do over again, I might consider buying two landing lights and using one as the taxi light, focusing the light where I want it.
Overall, I am happy with the purchase and am looking forward to the longevity of the lights and leaving them on during the flight for collision avoidance.
David W
October 8, 2016
Pros: Extremely bright. Draws very little current. Last for ever. Makes an old bird look like a new tweeter.
Cons: The 24V version was sold at a discount price almost 40% cheaper than the 14V version. Although a PAR36 form factor, this is not a direct fit on the PA28-140 Cherokee. You will have to fiddle with the receptacle within the air filter assy to make the unit sit properly.
Compared to competitive products, I believe this is a very good purchase.
Marc R
July 22, 2016
I just installed the new model Parmetheus Plus which is supposed to be 40% brighter than the prior model. I installed it on the right side wingtip along with a Q4509 (quartz) on the left wingtip and then conducted an on-hangar door comparison at night. Both were almost identical with overall light intensity. The big difference is that the LED is very white vs. a more yellow tint from the Q4509. The other factor is longevity on the LED since I pulse these for safety. Hopefully down the road, the LED lights will perform much better than the incandescents and get closer to the lumens of the HID's.
Rick
July 11, 2015
They are great. But after two years I have 3 of the LEDs out. Less than 50 hours on the plane since installed. Will update after I go through the warranty process
Patrick M
July 6, 2023
Not fitted in the aircraft yet.
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February 8, 2022
Theyre adequate, but Whelen has to revisit their output rating. In the Q&A Whelen claims that these are 60,000 candlepower. NOT! 1 candlepower = 12.57 lumens, so Whelen is claiming that these put out 754,000 lumens? Sure, OK, and Ive got some swamp land in Florida Id like to sell you.
Joe W
July 22, 2021
I bought this bulb to replace the original parmetheus bulb I installed two years ago. Did a side by side comparison and it seams to be a bit brighter than the original but dont know if Id say 40%. If replacing a filament bulb, go for it but if you already have the led, dont bother.
Charles R
May 21, 2016
This bulb is not a landing light. Do not waste your time.
Dave S
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August 12, 2021