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Whelen OR36S1W Red/White Split LED Beacon 14 VDC 3.75 Upper

$787.60/Each
Price Includes GST
Part# 11-16644
MFR Model# 01-0772010-72
Model NumberWhelen NumberDescriptionPart Number
OR36S1W01-0772010-72Red/White Split LED Beacon 14 VDC, 3.75" Base11-16644

Overview

ORION 360 Beacons are the 4th Generation LED beacons for fixed wing aircraft. These are designed to replace legacy 2.6" and 3.75" round beacons. ORION 360 beacons are lower profile than legacy product by 60%. Please see documents for more information on this product.

NOTE: Chroma series bulbs meet all FAA requirements through existing red & green lenses. Clear lens replacement not required

Features

  • Available in 14 VDC and 28 VDC. Red , Red / White Split, and White assemblies available.
  • FAA TSO-C96a Class III

Reviews

Excellent product, with excellent support from Whelen. Build quality far exceeded what I was expecting. I anticipate investing in the wingtip strobes as well

John M Verified Purchase

Whelen OR36S1W Red/White Split LED Beacon 14 VDC 3.75 Upper

March 22, 2024

It goes without saying that WAT is very proud of this beacon. This unit replaced a traditional strobe beacon on a 73 Piper PA28 235 that was starting to go bad. After a bit of research, I decided on this unit. I am pleased with the brightness and lower power consumption. Not to mention, zero noise on the comm radio. installation was easy and the unit fit perfectly.

Devin S Verified Purchase

Whelen OR36S1W Red/White Split LED Beacon 14 VDC 3.75 Upper

October 9, 2023

Surprisingly easy to modify an older Grimes strobe mount to fit the 3.75 version on a 63 year old Cessna. Very light and bright. I hope it has the same longevity.

Mark M Verified Purchase

Whelen OR36S1W Red/White Split LED Beacon 14 VDC 3.75 Upper

August 2, 2023

Bright light, works as advertised. The fact that Whelen charges what it does is insane. It probably cost 10$ to manufacture.

Doyle M Verified Purchase

Whelen OR36S1W Red/White Split LED Beacon 14 VDC 3.75 Upper

December 10, 2022

worked great, easy to install. should include adapter plate the A440

Strope A Verified Purchase

Whelen OR36S1W Red/White Split LED Beacon 14 VDC 3.75 Upper

December 1, 2022

Bill D Verified Purchase

Whelen OR36S1W Red/White Split LED Beacon 14 VDC 3.75 Upper

July 8, 2022

great product, easy install,fast service, but the shipping fee was a little high

Ronald S Verified Purchase

Whelen OR36S1W Red/White Split LED Beacon 14 VDC 3.75 Upper

June 8, 2022

Excellent product, easy fitment into existing Whelen mount. Bright and lightweight. Have purchased several with no disappointment.

Integrity A Verified Purchase

Whelen OR36S1W Red/White Split LED Beacon 14 VDC 3.75 Upper

April 23, 2022

Awesome beacon! I installed on my Cessna 150G. So bright, I know I will not be missed for sure. almost to bright for night flying though, it flashes inside the cabin. But not to bad.

Joanna
February 13, 2022

Great Product Five stars

Miac S Verified Purchase

Whelen OR36S1W Red/White Split LED Beacon 14 VDC 3.75 Upper

September 5, 2021

Q&A

Please note, Aircraft Spruce Australia's personnel are not certified aircraft mechanics and can only provide general support and ideas, which should not be relied upon or implemented in lieu of consulting an A&P or other qualified technician. Aircraft Spruce Australia assumes no responsibility or liability for any issue or problem which may arise from any repair, modification or other work done from this knowledge base. Any product eligibility information provided here is based on general application guides and we recommend always referring to your specific aircraft parts manual, the parts manufacturer or consulting with a qualified mechanic.

Q: What is the light output for the 2.6 in base 14 Volt red beacon - in lumens or candle power?

It is 100 candle power.

Q: What is the diameter of the larger base Whelen 360? Is it 3.75 or 3.67? The email ad says 3.67 while your online ordering says 3.75. My existing beacon is 3 5/8 or 3.67

The larger size is 3.75" per the technical drawings. We have updated the web page to reflect the correct size.

Q: I have a 1968 PA-32. Are these strobes self contained or do you need the Whelen strobe power supply that I currently have running the tail strobe. Also I have a Whelen self contained belly strobe (SA800EA?) that Id like to replace. Which models would work for the belly? What model would work for the tail?

They are self contained. As for the replacement we would need to know what is currently installed on the aircraft. SA800EA is an STC number that covers several lights.

Q: Is this a PMA part?

The Whelen Orion 360 series is FAA TSO approved for certified aircraft.

Q: Is this Whelen Orion 360 a rotating style LED or do they all flash at the same time?

They all flash at the same time.

Q: Will this beacon work on the top of the rudder of a C172N?

If the aircraft is 1967 through 1977 and has factory fin cap, then yes it will work. 1978 is the transition year from 12 to 28 volt, so you will need to verify voltage.

Q: Does the installation of the Orion 360 on a certified AC require a form 337, or does the FAA TSO allow it to be considered a minor alteration? PA28 161 181 etc. What does FAA TSO imply? 337 or simple logbook entry? I see no STC Documents for these lights.

The TSO should make it just a logbook entry/minor alteration.

Q: How often does this flash? I understand there is a synch cable to make other same beacons flash at the same time, but is there a way to guarantee that they flash at different intervals to aid visibility?

The flash rate of the 01-0772010-50 will be 45 +/- 4 flashes per minute. In regards to synchronization the LED beacon will flash at its own rate and will go in and out of phase with the remainder of the strobes as there is no means of syncing this product.

Q: Which Orion 360 beacon will work on my 1965 172F? My rotating beacon on the tail has died (motor)

Per Whelen: You would need to measure the diameter of the current beacon. It is likely either 3.75 or 2.6".

Q: what beacon replaces the grimes model 30-0437-100 belly strobe in a PA28-180?

14VDC Platform : OR36S1W Or 28 VDC Platform : OR36W2WL

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