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Whelen OR36R1N Red LED Beacon 14VDC 2.6 Upper

$653.00/Each
Part# 11-16637
MFR Model# 01-0772010-50
Model NumberWhelen NumberDescriptionPart Number
OR36R1N01-0772010-50Red LED Beacon 14 VDC, 2.6" Base11-16637

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

I purchased two of these to replace Whelen 70509 flashers on my Cessna 140. I have a 14V system and a generator and needed to reduce the amp load to mitigate battery drainage during low RPM operations. The average amp draw on the LEDs is over 60% less than the halogen lights! The OR36RIN is all aluminum base and housing. The assembly is well sealed and much better construction than the 70509s. Light is very bright! I talked to the Whelen factory and they advised me to drill a 1/8 hole in the center of the cover of the light that was to be mounted on the bottom of the fuselage (take the cover off before you do this). I also added a rubberized cork seal between the base of the unit and the fuselage. Price is high, but highly recommended!

Mike P Verified Purchase

Whelen OR36R1N Red LED Beacon 14VDC 2.6 Upper

August 6, 2024

Outstanding

Charles D Verified Purchase

Whelen OR36R1N Red LED Beacon 14VDC 2.6 Upper

January 31, 2024

The recommendations given to me were spot on. It is bright and the amp meter does not move at all

Charles D Verified Purchase

Whelen OR36R1N Red LED Beacon 14VDC 2.6 Upper

January 31, 2024

Great product. Easy install, super bright, and no radio interference.

Dane A Verified Purchase

Whelen OR36R1N Red LED Beacon 14VDC 2.6 Upper

December 13, 2023

Replaced Whelen Halogen unit. MUCH brighter and a lot less draw! Bolted right into place.

Mike G Verified Purchase

Whelen OR36R1N Red LED Beacon 14VDC 2.6 Upper

November 11, 2023

Looks good works great. Very bright for daytime visibility for other aircraft and to avoid birds. I have noticed birds getting out of my way more after installing this beacon. If flying at night a piece of aluminum tape might be needed on the front side as it really lights up the baggage area in my C150. In my experience Whelen products do not produce radio noise when properly installed and there is no radio noise from this beacon either.

Rudy K Verified Purchase

Whelen OR36R1N Red LED Beacon 14VDC 2.6 Upper

October 6, 2023

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

Flyhnz L Verified Purchase

Whelen OR36R1N Red LED Beacon 14VDC 2.6 Upper

January 4, 2023

Heritage F Verified Purchase

Whelen OR36R1N Red LED Beacon 14VDC 2.6 Upper

July 27, 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 Verified Purchase

Whelen OR36R1N Red LED Beacon 14VDC 2.6 Upper

June 25, 2022

The light works great!

Michael W Verified Purchase

Whelen OR36R1N Red LED Beacon 14VDC 2.6 Upper

June 24, 2022

Q&A

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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