LED Navigation lights

[n9418a]

Hi folks!
I'm a newbie here, having just purchased a beautiful 1949 140A, and have have an easy question regarding upgrading the navigation bulbs to LEDs.
Specifically, what are the specs for the bulbs . . . base type especially.

I have a feeling this question is very common; if so, can someone direct me to the thread(s) where this is discussed?

Thank you all so much!

Chuck

[8474]

I highly recommend the Navmax bulbs from Aero-lites https://www.aero-lites.com super bright and really great service from Jeremy.

[tonycondon]

I just (like, tonight) swapped my bulbs out for LED's. I went with Whelen colored position lights for the wingtips (https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/ ... kkey=14095) and the PSA bulb for the tail (https://www.aircraftspruce.com/catalog/ ... cement.php).

They look great and are super bright.

[8233]

+1 Navmax bulbs from Aero-lites

[6643]

Specifically, what are the specs for the bulbs . . . base type especially.

If you're looking for an automotive equivalent, you won't find one, at least not for the wing tips. Those bulbs have a built in reflector and are pretty unique.

[meloosifah]

I bought the colored aero-lites, left the colored glass on the lights, and am very pleased with brightness and color tone. The clear glass with colored bulbs is the wrong color on the green. I didn’t try the white lights with colored glass...

They were reasonably priced and VERY bright. Plus I can’t even detect their draw on my 70 year old volt meter.

[8233]

I bought the colored aero-lites, left the colored glass on the lights, and am very pleased with brightness and color tone. The clear glass with colored bulbs is the wrong color on the green. I didn’t try the white lights with colored glass...

They were reasonably priced and VERY bright. Plus I can’t even detect their draw on my 70 year old volt meter.

I left my colored lenses in as well although the NavMax are supposed to be the correct colors and they have posted the color specs at one time on their site.

[6478]

The base type you need is BAY15S. The Nav light index pins on the base are offset in the vertical, to align the built-in reflector to the rear as mentioned. Many of the new LED replacements don't use the reflector, but you'll still need the BAY15S style base. I bought white LEDs from these folks and kept my colored lens. https://www.pilotlights.net/catalog/27 Have been very happy with them.

[n9418a]

Thanks everybody . . .
Bought my nav lights from AeroLites, and they are perfect!

AeroLites is the go-to supplier!

Chuck