Duckworks rectangular light size

robjohnson · #1 12-13-2008, 08:06 AM

After about 48 hours of flight time, my taxi light bulb blew (I have wig wags and run them constantly). Well, in my infinite wisdom and attempt to replace the bulb, I ruined the reflector/bulb socket. I didn't know until after the face that there is a screw on the back side that needs to be loosened to release the bulb.

Does anyone know the brand or size of the rectangular lights used in the Duckworks kits? I did some rough measuring yesterday of the reflector, but I didn't write it down (I was honked off because I ruined the stupid thing). I'd like to swing by an auto parts place on the way to the hangar today, but I don't want to get the wrong size.

Any ideas on the size??

Rob

Randy Hooper · #2 12-13-2008, 10:10 AM

Go to WalMart. Look for the rectangular quartz light like you would mount to a truck bumper. $10 or $15 for a pair as I recall.

Randy Hooper

intothinair · #3 12-13-2008, 01:48 PM

These halogen lights are often on sale for less then $9 for the pair. The parts may be useful to repair your Duckworks lights.

http://www.harborfreight.com/cpi/cta...emnumber=37349

tomwebster · #4 12-13-2008, 02:13 PM

I still have the case that came with the Duckwork
lights.
It is approx. 5-1/2"W x 2-3/4"H x 2" D

No numbers on the case.

The lens has HALOGEN on one end
and SAE-Y-86 on the other end,
molded into the lens.

Tom

alpinelakespilot2000 · #5 12-13-2008, 02:44 PM

Last time I was there, I too noticed that some of the ones at Harbor Freight look identical to the Duckworks.

tomwebster · #6 12-13-2008, 02:52 PM

The HF ones I have seen are not wide enough
and I would have had to modify the mount.

Tom

robjohnson · #7 12-13-2008, 05:34 PM

Thanks for all of the suggestions and replys, and thanks, Tom, for the exact dimensions of the duckworks light. Absolutely perfect!!!

DickDe · #8 12-14-2008, 05:43 PM

I just installed a Duckworks halogin landing light which came in an orphan wing kit originally delivered in 2002. That kit had a Hella brand running light which was disassembled to obtain the reflector. No model or other info was there.

Dick DeCramer
Northfield, MN
RV6 N500DD 300 hrs.
RV8 wings complete

robjohnson · #9 12-14-2008, 07:30 PM

Man, do I feel like an idiot. In parallel to this thread, I sent a note to Duckworks explaining my problem and asking if I could purchase a single light to replace my broken one. Thankfully, they were able to identify that I didn't actually break my light -- I just ruined my bulb (it was already broken). It seems that the replacement light comes with a new socket and wire, as well. The wire I was seeing broken through the socket is the one that comes installed with the H3 bulb assembly. Stupid, stupid, stupid!!! The good news is that a $4.99 bulb fixed the problem!

Rupester · #10 12-14-2008, 08:57 PM

Rob,

...you get 10 Karma points for admitting your mistake to all of us.

Terry