Beacon Removal

[8209]

A couple of weeks ago I was trying to get my beacon out to work on it. Here is a picture of it, any suggestions other than finding a little guy to crawl half way to the tail and catch it?

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[2066]

The good news is that it's a small hole (relatively). The bad news is that it's a small hole ...so, your solution of conning someone into crawling back there to "catch" it is all I can think of. After it's out, FWIW, I'd opt for another beacon that's new/dependable and that can be installed & accessed from the top side...or, patch the hole & go for wing tip strobes/LEDs? It's a bummer that it was apparently installed with little consideration for future R & R and continued airworthiness/maintenance. Mac

[6643]

Duct tape a string to it and let it drop. Cut the hole bigger and fish it out. Install a different beacon from the top, as it should be.

[8209]

I think the string idea will work. I've more been thinking about how I would get it back in, but finding another one that mounts from the outside would probably be better in the long run. Any suggestions what type or brand would work best?
Thanks

[6643]

Whelen HRCF with A440 mounting ring.

[8209]

Thank you John

[6643]

If you want to go cheaper, the Universal Flight Strobe FS-4400 is about half the price. There is an adapter ring for it, too.

[8209]

That sounds a lot better, especially the price.
Thanks for the info.
BW

[6277]

Fishing net on a long pole.

[8209]

Ok, I got the thing out. I have no idea what might be wrong, it may just be the bulb. Unfortunately the way it's mounted I had to take the whole thing out from the bottom just to get the lense off. Not sure how I would ever get it back in if I do get it working.
I know if you have a beacon it has to work. Can I just remove it completely and not have a beacon?
Thanks