AC 21-46A

Advisory circular · Technical Standard Order Program

Approved
February 23, 2017
Last reviewed
March 14, 2017
Cancels
AC21-46
Family
AC 21-46 · 2 versions
Revision
A
14 CFR parts
21

Guidance, not mandatory unless a rule or AD requires it. DRS record last changed October 23, 2026.

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Appendix B B-14 Part 2: Technical Standard Order (TSO)-CXXX Method of Compliance (see Instructions for details)

Para # Paragraph Text A D T S O Compliance Action & Documentation

(iv) Schematic drawings as applicable to the installations procedures.

(v) Wiring diagrams as applicable to the installation procedures.

(vi) Specifications.

(vii) List of the major components (by part number) that make up the equipment system complying with the standards prescribed in this TSO.

(viii) An environmental qualification form as described in RTCA Document No. DO-160B.

(ix) Manufacturer’s TSO qualification test report.

(x) Nameplate drawing.

(2) In addition, to those data requirements that are to be furnished directly to the FAA, each manufacturer must have available for review by the Manager of the ACO having purview of the manufacturer’s facilities, the following technical data:

(i) A drawing list, enumerating all of the drawings and processes that are necessary to define the article’s design.

(ii) The functional test specification to be used to test each production article to ensure compliance with this TSO.

(iii) Equipment calibration procedures.

Appendix B B-15 Part 2: Technical Standard Order (TSO)-CXXX Method of Compliance (see Instructions for details)

Para # Paragraph Text A D T S O Compliance Action & Documentation

(iv) Corrective maintenance procedures (within 12 months after TSO authorization).

(v) Schematic drawings.

(vi) Wiring diagrams.

d. DATA TO BE FURNISHED WITH MANUFACTURED UNITS.

One copy of the data and information specified in paragraphs

(c)(l)(i) through (viii) of this TSO, and instructions for periodic maintenance and calibration which are necessary for continued airworthiness must go to each person receiving for use one or more articles manufactured under this TSO.

e. COLOR AND INTENSITY SPECIFICATIONS. The chromaticity coordinates contained in AS 8037, paragraph 3.3.1 for aviation red, green, and white provide an equivalent level of safety to those specified in section .1397 of FAR Parts 23, 25, 27, and 29. For national and international standardization these coordinates have been made identical to the existing International Civil Aviation Organization requirements. This also applies to specifying intensity in terms of “candelas” in AS 8017A as opposed to “candles” in section .1407 of FAR Parts 23, 25, 27 and 29. In practical application, all existing anti-collision light installations meet both the TSO and FAR requirements.

Appendix B B-16 Part 2: Technical Standard Order (TSO)-CXXX Method of Compliance (see Instructions for details)

Para # Paragraph Text A D T S O Compliance Action & Documentation

f. AVAILABLE REFERENCE DOCUMENTS.

(1) Copies of SAE AS 8037 may be purchased from SAE International. Copies of documents may be ordered from www.sae.org

(2) Copies of RTCA Document No. DO-160B may be purchased from RTCA at 1150 18th Street, NW, Suite 910, Washington, DC 20036

(3) 14 Code of Federal Regulations part 21 subpart O may be purchased at www.gpo.gov

Appendix B B-17 Part 3: Minimum Performance Standard (MPS)-ASxxxxx

Method of Compliance (see Instructions for details)

Para # Paragraph Text A D T S O Compliance Action & Documentation

1 SCOPE

1.1

1.2 Systems consists of all necessary parts

1.3 400 candelas (Type I => Rotorcraft;

Type II => Fixed Wing;

Type III => Fixed Wing & Rotorcraft)

1.3.1 2 PURPOSE 3 GENERAL STANDARDS

3.1 Class I - Rotorcraft - 150 Candelas

3.1.1 Color

3.1.2 Minimum Affectivity

3.1.3 Flash Rate

3.2 Class II - Fixed Wing Aircraft - 400 Candelas a b C ir cl e w it h l e t t e r

Appendix B B-18 Part 3: Minimum Performance Standard (MPS)-ASxxxxx

Method of Compliance (see Instructions for details)

Para # Paragraph Text A D T S O Compliance Action & Documentation

3.2.1 Color

3.2.2 Minimum Affectivity

3.2.3 Flash Rate

3.3 Class III - Rotorcraft - 100 Candelas

3.3.1 Color

3.3.2 Minimum Affectivity

3.3.3 Flash Rate

3.4 Color Specifications

3.4.1 Aviation Red

3.4.2 Aviation White

3.4.3

3.5 Effective Intensity

3.5.1 Aviation Red

3.5.1.1

3.5.1.2

Appendix B B-19 Part 3: Minimum Performance Standard (MPS)-ASxxxxx

Method of Compliance (see Instructions for details)

Para # Paragraph Text A D T S O Compliance Action & Documentation

3.5.2

3.5.3

3.6 Flash Frequency

3.6.1

3.7 Explosion 4 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS UNDER ENVIRONMENTAL

CONDITIONS

4.1

4.1.1

4.1.2

4.1.3

4.2 Environmental Tests

4.2.1 Temperature and Altitude

4.2.2 Humidity

4.2.3 Vibration

Appendix B B-20 Part 3: Minimum Performance Standard (MPS)-ASxxxxx

Method of Compliance (see Instructions for details)

Para # Paragraph Text A D T S O Compliance Action & Documentation

4.2.4 Explosion

4.2.5 Waterproofness

4.2.6 Fluids Susceptibility

4.2.7 Sand and Dust

4.2.8 Fungus Resistance

4.2.9 Salt Spray

4.2.10 Power Input Test

4.2.10.1

4.2.11 Voltage Spike

4.2.12 Audio Frequency Conducted Susceptibility

4.2.13 Induced Signal Susceptibility

4.2.14 Radio Frequency Susceptibility

4.2.15 Emission of Radio Frequency Energy 5 SYSTEM INFORMATION

5.1 Manufacturer’s operating instructions and equipment limitations

Appendix B B-21 Part 3: Minimum Performance Standard (MPS)-ASxxxxx

Method of Compliance (see Instructions for details)

Para # Paragraph Text A D T S O Compliance Action & Documentation

5.2 Installation Procedures

5.3 List of components

5.4 Equipment data sheets

5.5 Maximum and minimum voltage needed after installation to meet minimum performance standards

5.6 Wire size/length limitations between components

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