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L IGHT ING
Aircraft Cabin Lighting
Technology and Trends
Future maintenance needs will vary depending on the technology you
install today.
by Mario Pierobon
I
12 MARCH/APRIL 2022
n line with aircraft technology in general,
aircraft lighting solutions have
been upgraded over the years to cater
to the evolving needs of passengers
and operators. This has been the case
in recent times, for example, for the
increasing transition to LED lighting
solutions. Future solutions will be indeed
increasingly compact and energy-saving. For
this article, we have reached out to industry
experts to assess the state of the art of aircraft
lighting systems.
Internal vs External Lights
Internal and external lights perform the same basic
function, but external lights need to be much more
robust, according to Eric Dahlinger, business development
at PWI. " Withstanding the environmental
challenges on the exterior of an aircraft include not
only rain, but winds, fog, sand, dust and sometimes
in combination, " he says. " External lights may also
be subject to additional vibration and temperature
extremes that internal lights do not, as well as the
ability to accept a level of impact not required inside
the passenger cabin. This affects the light covering
or lens as well as mounting the light to the aircraft. "
PWI has recently launched its Ice Light Window,
which is designed for almost a dozen King Air aircraft,
to improve ice detection as well as enhance
the range of view around the aircraft. " We know that
the ice light window of a King Air can be prone to
damage from the existing bulbs. Our new Ice Light
Window is a quick and easy replacement for damaged
windows, " says Robi Lorik, president and CEO of
PWI. " This Ice Light Window ensures one is seen by
others while improving the range of view around the
aircraft. Warped ice light windows can sometimes be
a hazard for a pilot and even other aircraft. "
For flight safety and usage, all aircraft lighting
must meet rigorous aerospace grade requirements,
observes Matt Opisso, director, business development
& strategy at Collins Aerospace. " External lights are
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Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of March-April_2022

EDITOR’S TAKEOFF
Industry Inspection
Aircraft Cabin Lighting Technology and Trends
How Events Like the AMC Can Help Attract the Next Generation of Female Technicians
The Pivotal Work of Preventative Maintenance
Few Pandemic Problems for Paint
Exploring the Helicopter Market Landscape and MRO Ecosystem
EAGLE Stakeholders Seek Solution to Leaded Fuel
FOR THE RECORD
Human Factors Interventions that Keep on Giving
FEAM Aero's Growth Mindset
ARSA INSIGHT
Modular Maintenance Stands for All Aircraft Types
Advertiser’s Index
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March-April_2022 - EDITOR’S TAKEOFF
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March-April_2022 - Industry Inspection
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March-April_2022 - Aircraft Cabin Lighting Technology and Trends
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March-April_2022 - How Events Like the AMC Can Help Attract the Next Generation of Female Technicians
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March-April_2022 - The Pivotal Work of Preventative Maintenance
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March-April_2022 - Few Pandemic Problems for Paint
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March-April_2022 - Exploring the Helicopter Market Landscape and MRO Ecosystem
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March-April_2022 - EAGLE Stakeholders Seek Solution to Leaded Fuel
March-April_2022 - FOR THE RECORD
March-April_2022 - Human Factors Interventions that Keep on Giving
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March-April_2022 - FEAM Aero's Growth Mindset
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March-April_2022 - ARSA INSIGHT
March-April_2022 - Modular Maintenance Stands for All Aircraft Types
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March-April_2022 - Advertiser’s Index
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