Name: WHELEN OR36R1W RED LED BEACON 14 VDC 3.75" UPPER
Brand: WAT / Whelen
SKU: 11-16638
Price: 680 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.85 (20 reviews)

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WHELEN OR36R1W RED LED BEACON 14 VDC 3.75" UPPER

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Part# 11-16638
MFR Model# 01-0772010-52

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Model Number	Whelen Number	Description	Part Number
OR36R1W	01-0772010-52	Red LED Beacon 14 VDC, 3.75" Base	11-16638

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


	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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Good quality item

Gilboa T

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WHELEN OR36R1W RED LED BEACON 14 VDC 3.75" UPPER

April 7, 2024

Excellent upgrade from the old style rotating beacon.

James C

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WHELEN OR36R1W RED LED BEACON 14 VDC 3.75" UPPER

December 30, 2023

Gilberto S

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WHELEN OR36R1W RED LED BEACON 14 VDC 3.75" UPPER

December 25, 2023

Super bright LEDs. Bought this at Oshkosh!

Joe S

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WHELEN OR36R1W RED LED BEACON 14 VDC 3.75" UPPER

August 11, 2023

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

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

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

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

My only reason for giving this product 4 stars, is because of the paucity of information when it comes to installation. While its very straight forward, this beacon is supposed to work in conjunction with the A440 adapter plate when replacing legacy Grimes rotating beacons with a five hold mounting patttern, but when the beacon is put in this adapter, there is about a 1/16 gap all the way around, between the vertical aspect of the adapter and the side of the beacon. Its a 1/8 discrepacy between the two diameters. I can only assume, that this gap is to be filled with some sort of fuselage sealant. If not water would enter inside of the plane through this void. The three screws holding the beacon into the adapter can deform the adapter if made too tight. I got around this by placing a 1/16 c.s. o-ring between the beacon and adapter to tighten down the screws without deforming anything, and then sealed above that o-ring with sealant. No where was this called out in the installation instructions--not with the beacon and not with the adapter.

William T

July 22, 2023

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

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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