Note: Whelen does not have specific kits set up. However, the following are strobe system recommendations.

Cessna Aircraft

Wing-tip strobes for early model single engine through 1961, excluding any modified wing-tip, use position lights at the wing-tip extremity.

To convert to strobes, the following is recommended:

1 each A413A,HDACF-14/28 Power Supply
1 each A650PG-14 Wing-tip Light
1 each A650PR-14 Wing-tip Light
1 each HD60 Installation Package (60’ Cable)

Wing-tip strobes for single engine 1962 through 1969, requires modification to the factory wing-tip to accommodate the light assemblies.

To convert to strobes, the following is recommended:

1 each A413A,HDACF-14/28 Power Supply
1 each A650PG-14 Wing-tip Light
1 each A650PR-14 Wing-tip Light
1 each HD60 Installation Package (60’ Cable)

Wing-tip strobes for single engine 1970 and 1971, excluding any modified wing-tip, also use position lights at the wing-tip extremity, however the retainers are to short to accommodate a custom installation. The Model 7082100 strobe lights are to be mounted aft of the position light lens retainers.

To convert to strobes, the following is recommended:

1 each A413A,HDACF-14/28 Power Supply
2 each 7082100 Wing-tip Strobe Light Assembly
1 each HD60 Installation Package (60’ Cable)

 Wing-tip strobes for single engine 1972 and Later excluding any modified wing-tip, There are several things to remember, spare wires were installed at the factory from a switch position on the instrument panel to the farthest rib in each wing-tip. This allows mounting of the power supplies adjacent to the strobe light, which reduces installation time significantly. Wing-tip strobes were also an option in the early 70’s. We estimate that 40%-50% had factory installed systems.

Replacement parts for aircraft with factory installed systems:
P/N - A490TCCF-14/28 for Wing-tip Strobe Power Supply
P/N – A427 for Wing-tip Strobe Tube P/N – A428 for Wing-tip Strobe Lens

Recommended parts for aircraft without factory installed systems:
2 each A490TCCF-14/28 Wing-tip Strobe Power Supply
2 each A610 Wing-tip Strobe Tube Assembly
2 each A612 Wing-tip Strobe Lens 1 each HT Installation Package

Note: A small percentage of 1972 and later aircraft used the 1962-1969 wingtip.

Rotating Beacon replacement for early model single engine through 1966. The first form of anti-collision light for aircraft was a rotating beacon. These beacons were installed from the late 50’s through 1966.

To convert the Rotating Beacon to a strobe, the following is recommended:

1 each HRCFA-( )14/28 Self-contained strobe light assembly
The ( ) requires a suffix letter for Lens color;
R = Red, W =White, S = Split Red/White

Quartz Halogen Flasher replacement for single engine vertical fin, 1967 & later. In 1967 Cessna changed from a Rotating Beacon to a Quartz Halogen Flasher Beacon. This has a 150-watt 28 volt Quartz Halogen lamp, or a 125-watt 14 volt Quartz Halogen Lamp, operated from a solid state electronic module.

To convert to a strobe, the following is recommended:

1 each A470A-( ) Strobe light assembly
The ( ) requires a suffix letter for Lens color;
R = Red, W =White, S = Split Red/White
1 each A490ATSCF-14/28 Power Supply Assembly
1 each H102 Mounting Adapter 1 each HT10 Installation Package

Cessna 300A, B, C & D Twin Engines. The system for these airplanes requires fabricated brackets for affixing the power supplies, and for attaching the strobe to a new position light bracket.

To convert to strobes, the following is recommended:

3 each A490TCF-14/28 Power Supply
2 each A625 Wing-tip Strobe Light
1 each A500AV-28 Tail Strobe/Position Light
1 each HT Installation Package

The remaining Cessna 300-400 Series Twin Engines. The system for these airplanes requires the same hardware as above, however, they had factory installed Grimes assemblies from approximately 1969 and later. To replace the existing system, all parts must be replaced and some wiring must be changed along with custom fabricated brackets.

Rotating Beacon replacement. To convert the existing Rotating Beacon to a strobe, the following is recommended:

1 each HRCFA-( )14/28 Self-contained strobe light assembly
The ( ) requires a suffix letter for Lens color,
R = Red, W =White, S = Split Red/White

Cessna Citation Series. Whelen has an STC’d system to convert factory installed Grimes Wingtip strobes. The initial STC #ST22BO was for Citation 550,S550 & 560, Serial #128 thru 256. The following is recommended:

System P/N – 01-0716164-03, (STC #ST22BO) includes:

2 each Model 9010104 Power Supply
1 each Model 9015905 Strobe Light Assy.
1 each Model 9015906 Strobe Light Assy.
Brackets & hardware for Installation

The second system, STC #ST0010BO covers Serial #257 & later, and any aircraft that installed Cessna Service Bulletin #SB560-33-08 from serial #0001 thru #0256.

System P/N – 01-0716164-05, (STC #ST0010BO) includes:

2 each Model 9010104 Power Supply
1 each Model 9020603 Strobe Light Assy.
1 each Model 9020604 Strobe Light Assy.
Brackets & hardware for Installation

Oscillating Beacon replacement. To convert the existing Rudder Mount Oscillating Beacon to a solid state Quartz Halogen Flasher, the following is recommended:

1 each Model 9004433 Flashing Anti-collision Light Assembly