Airport/Heliport Rotating Beacons (L-801)
L-801A Airport Rotating Beacon is used primarily for night operations at airports as an identification and location marker.
The dual-light beacon (clear and aviation green lenses) features 150-watt pulse-start lamps and a patented design that makes it maintenance-free, except for lamp replacement.
Visibility range of 30-40 miles
Candlepower range of 190,000-400,000
All units offer any combination of clear, green, red, and amber color filters
COMPLIANCE
FAA ETL Certified A/C150/5345-12 (Current Edition)
ICAO Compliant ICAO: Annex 14, para 5.3.3
L801 Airport Rotating Beacon
- Patented belt-drive system eliminates the lubrication required by conventional gear-drive beacons
- Patented liquid-filled lamp connector, eliminating the slip rings and brushes found on conventional beacons
- Two 14,000 lumen, 150 watt metal-halide lamps
- Typical lamp life (1-3 years)
- One clear lens, one aviation green lens
- NO maintenance except lamp replacement
- All moving parts are permanently lubricated
- Impedance-protected motor eliminates burnouts
- Lamps preset 5 above horizontal, adjustable
- 12 RPM rotation, 24 flashes/minute
- Weatherproof steel cabinet, powder coated international orange
- Optional stainless steel cabinet & bearings for highly corrosive environments
- Class I (No Heater) normal operating temperature range: 0°F to +131°F
- Class 2 (With Heater) normal operating temperature range: -67°F to +131°F
