Push to test / battle short / ac interrupter panel light replacement FOUND

hey guys have been searching for a while to find the panel light for the ac interrupter and the battleshort light. did some digging and found a replacement.

from aircraft supply under the ge lamps tag they are listed as a #327 bulb (available in multiple voltages and colors)

gave it a quick amazon search and found from the seller Aero Lites a 28v #327 and they worked perfectly. ordered the green to match the original lights

Its a good idea to write the type of gen sets you found the parts for. The old DED sets use a completely different type of bulbs, than the MEP-80X sets. So please edit your post here. Good find. They are getting harder to find now days.

If I remember right, the 327 type is for the DED sets. They also fit the Fault Indicator lights.

My mistake in the excited state of finding what gmg has been out of stock and no luck anywhere else I was eager to share. It is a MEP-802a from 94. Here's a pic of the tag on my unit.

For the light bulb connoisseur:

this lightbulb manufacturer, Satco, lists every type of lightbulb made in the last 50+ years on 144 pages

The section for miniature & sealed beam start on page 125
The “327” is listed on page 127 and shows rating of 28V 0.04A 1.12W and T1 3/4 flange

I have scoured and searched for a replacement only when I was talking to an old aircraft pilot was I pointed into that direction. Im glad this thread is lively hopefully help others looking for the info. Alway a helpful group on here.

alupo122 said:

I have scoured and searched for a replacement only when I was talking to an old aircraft pilot was I pointed into that direction. Im glad this thread is lively hopefully help others looking for the info. Alway a helpful group on here.

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yes it is. As a side, the lightbulb type numbers are usually embossed or stamped on the socket of each bulb and require at times a magnifying glass to read / decipher them.

@alupo122 that looks really nice! It seems brighter; is it?

FWIW: I've sourced rare/odd lights from McMaster.com as well. They have these in stock, in the incandescent version in clear, red, and green versions;
https://www.mcmaster.com/7890K3

All the best, 2PbFeet

2Pbfeet said:

@alupo122 that looks really nice! It seems brighter; is it?

FWIW: I've sourced rare/odd lights from McMaster.com as well. They have these in stock, in the incandescent version in clear, red, and green versions;
https://www.mcmaster.com/7890K3

All the best, 2PbFeet

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yes much brighter, the ligh itsel is clear and emmits green. originals were green LED. something happend i mentioned in another post and i watched them burn out so to find so many options for replacements now was fantastic!

So, the 327's will fit ALL MEP-80X machines, AND the Fault Indicator in the MEP-00X machines. Again, good find!