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WHELEN OR36R2N RED LED BEACON 28 VDC 2.6" UPPER

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Part# 11-16639
MFR Model# 01-0772010-10
Model NumberWhelen NumberDescriptionPart Number
OR36R2N01-0772010-10Red LED Beacon 28 VDC, 2.6" Base11-16639

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
   
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Features

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

This is probably the best LED option out there for small GA aircraft. It is quite bright, and about 1/3 the height of the usual red housing. Note the mounting pattern is different than the two-fastener legacy units it is intended to replace. I would also love to have Whelens profit margin in my own business.

Troy C Verified Purchase

WHELEN OR36R2N RED LED BEACON 28 VDC 2.6" UPPER

June 9, 2023

A high quality product. Easy installation, very bright LEDs, no bulb to burn out, and much lower power consumption. Unlikely this will need any further maintenance, ever! Great!

Michael R Verified Purchase

WHELEN OR36R2N RED LED BEACON 28 VDC 2.6" UPPER

April 29, 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

Item only took about an hour for my A&P to install. works great---- should have done this years ago.

Jay O Verified Purchase

WHELEN OR36R2N RED LED BEACON 28 VDC 2.6" UPPER

September 16, 2021

Replaced the original tail beacon on a 172N. This unit is super bright!

Pacific A Verified Purchase

WHELEN OR36R2N RED LED BEACON 28 VDC 2.6" UPPER

September 2, 2021

There are two things you can count on any Whelen products: they are good and extremely overpriced. Since our need to replace the old, broken and heavy coffee grinder was immediate, we pulled the trigger on this unit. Its very easy to install and you dont need to wait until its dark to appreciate its brightness. We can spot our both C-150s beacons on the ground all the way across the airport or anywhere in the pattern during broad daylight.

98x L
February 23, 2021

Excellent product. Easy to install and VERY bright

Accessible A
December 8, 2020

I replaced the rotating beacon on my 1957 182 with this light. It was a real easy install and it is a much brighter light. Well worth the cost.

Dan B
November 26, 2020

Extremely bright. Easy installation get rid of expensive cessna parts. Winner!

Doug
November 14, 2020

Perfect fit to replace an original beacon on a 1967 Citabria 7KCAB. Much brighter than the original with a fraction of the amperage draw.

Fred V
June 24, 2020

Q&A

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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