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Whelen Orion 360 Beacon LED Lighting FAA TSO

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From $620.00 to $680.00

Model Number	Whelen Number	Description	Part Number	Price	Buy
OR36R1N	01-0772010-50	Red LED Beacon 14 VDC, 2.6" Base	11-16637	$620.00 Add to cart for current price	Quantity
OR36R1W	01-0772010-52	Red LED Beacon 14 VDC, 3.75" Base	11-16638	$680.00 Add to cart for current price	Quantity
OR36R2N	01-0772010-10	Red LED Beacon 28 VDC, 2.6" Base	11-16639	$620.00 Add to cart for current price	Quantity
OR36R2W	01-0772010-12	Red LED Beacon 28 VDC, 3.75" Base	11-16641	$680.00 Add to cart for current price	Quantity
OR36R2WL	01-0772010-13	Red LED Beacon 28 VDC, 3.75" Base Lower Mount	11-16642	$680.00	Quantity
OR36S1N	01-0772010-70	Red/White Split LED Beacon 14 VDC, 2.6" Base	11-16643	$652.00 Add to cart for current price	Quantity
OR36S1W	01-0772010-72	Red/White Split LED Beacon 14 VDC, 3.75" Base	11-16644	$680.00 Add to cart for current price	Quantity
OR36S2N	01-0772010-30	Red/White Split LED Beacon 28 VDC, 2.6" Base	11-16645	$620.00 Add to cart for current price	Quantity
OR36S2W	01-0772010-32	Red/White Split LED Beacon 28 VDC, 3.75" Base	11-16646	$680.00 Add to cart for current price	Quantity
OR36S2WL	01-0772010-33	Red/White Split LED Beacon 28 VDC, 3.75" Base Lower Mount	11-16648	$680.00	Quantity
OR36W2N	01-0772010-20	White LED Beacon 28 VDC, 2.6" Base	11-16649	$620.00	Quantity
OR36W2W	01-0772010-22	White LED Beacon 28 VDC, 3.75" Base	11-16651	$680.00	Quantity
OR36W2WL	01-0772010-23	White LED Beacon 28 VDC, 3.75" Base Lower Mount	11-16652	$680.00	Quantity

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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


	WARNING: This product may expose you to chemicals including Methylene Chloride, which is / are known to the State of California to cause cancer and/or birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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

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This thing is bright and you dont need the control box. Best option for fixing older systems

Flyhnz L

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WHELEN OR36R1N RED LED BEACON 14VDC 2.6" UPPER

January 4, 2023

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

Doyle M

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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

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WHELEN OR36S1W RED/WHITE SPLIT LED BEACON 14 VDC 3.75" UPPER

December 1, 2022

Much better than my old (non)-rotating beacon!

Kelly M

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WHELEN OR36R1W RED LED BEACON 14 VDC 3.75" UPPER

October 18, 2022

Expensive but a huge improvement over the legacy beacon.

Jeff A

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WHELEN OR36S1N RED/WHITE SPLIT LED BEACON 14 VDC 2.6" BASE

August 26, 2022

Heritage F

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WHELEN OR36R1N RED LED BEACON 14VDC 2.6" UPPER

July 27, 2022

Bill D

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WHELEN OR36S1W RED/WHITE SPLIT LED BEACON 14 VDC 3.75" UPPER

July 8, 2022

This is a great beacon! It is brighter, lighter and more compact (lower profile) than the OEM beacon it replaced. Power requirements are also less @ 2.8A vs 15a for the old one. Easy to install using the existing circuitry. Highly recommended

Brian C

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WHELEN OR36R1N RED LED BEACON 14VDC 2.6" UPPER

June 25, 2022

The light works great!

Michael W

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WHELEN OR36R1N RED LED BEACON 14VDC 2.6" UPPER

June 24, 2022

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

Ronald S

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WHELEN OR36S1W RED/WHITE SPLIT LED BEACON 14 VDC 3.75" UPPER

June 8, 2022

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

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WHELEN OR36R2N RED LED BEACON 28 VDC 2.6" UPPER

April 29, 2022

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

Integrity A

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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

Bright and efficient. Yes its expensive as hell. Welcome to aviation.

David M

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WHELEN OR36R1N RED LED BEACON 14VDC 2.6" UPPER

November 6, 2021

I replaced the original grinding beacon on my 1978 F33A Bonanza. My mechanic stated it was very easy to install. It is extremely bright and I am very pleased.

Darryl C

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WHELEN OR36R1W RED LED BEACON 14 VDC 3.75" UPPER

September 23, 2021

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

Jay O

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WHELEN OR36R2N RED LED BEACON 28 VDC 2.6" UPPER

September 16, 2021

Great Product Five stars

Miac S

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WHELEN OR36S1W RED/WHITE SPLIT LED BEACON 14 VDC 3.75" UPPER

September 5, 2021

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

Pacific A

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WHELEN OR36R2N RED LED BEACON 28 VDC 2.6" UPPER

September 2, 2021

I ordered 2 LED beacons and they arrived quickly. Tested and are very bright! Looking forward to installing them soon.

William R

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WHELEN OR36S1N RED/WHITE SPLIT LED BEACON 14 VDC 2.6" BASE

August 17, 2021

Perfect replacement fit. Low profile. Nice looking on aircraft. They are BRIGHT too.

Charles E

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WHELEN OR36S1W RED/WHITE SPLIT LED BEACON 14 VDC 3.75" UPPER

July 9, 2021

Perfect replacement fit. Low profile. Nice looking on aircraft. They are BRIGHT too.

Charles E

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WHELEN OR36R1W RED LED BEACON 14 VDC 3.75" UPPER

July 9, 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

Nice piece installed in 10 min. Works great no more motor or bulbs to worry about. Oh yes very bright !

Richard L

June 8, 2020

This LED style flash beacon replaced an old flash tube style that utilized a power supply. The power supply was failing to produce sufficient power to operate the flash tube. The increase in visibility of the aircraft is greatly improved with the LED Orion 360 and the need for a power supply has been eliminated.

Roger F

April 18, 2020

Very bright beacon for the small size, easy to install...

Jball

November 15, 2019

I really like this beacon which is extremely bright, and increases my hangar clearance since it is mounted on the top of the vertical stabilizer and is much lower profile than the one it replaced. I was really surprised by how easy the installation was.

Howard I

May 9, 2019

Great looking strobe to replace the Grimes that wasn’t rotating anymore. The fit in the rudder cap was pretty good, but left a slight gap around the radius of the fixture. Installing was easy.

205guy

February 8, 2021

This was a replacement fir a mid-80’s Whelen strobe that had finally failed. Installation was simple and straightforward, aside from accessing the fasteners inside the aircraft. The three threaded mounting holes on the light housing did not line up to the original light holes. Two were perfect, but the 3rd was off by 15 degrees. This meant drilling a new hole in the base to line up with the 3rd threaded hole on the light. While not necessarily a problem with this light, the Whelen to Whelen compatibility issue was surprising. Please note that this light does require a base in usable condition, as it slides inside an existing base and a new one is not provided. Once operating, the LEFs are daylight-visible and the entire unit looks great!

Brian S

February 3, 2020

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Please note, Aircraft Spruce'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 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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