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

[alupo122]

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

https://www.amazon.com/Replacement-Bi-Polar-Contacts-Replaces-Filament/dp/B0813X8V3Z/ref=sr_1_1?sr=8-1

 

[alupo122]

 

[Guyfang]

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.

 

[alupo122]

 

[alupo122]

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.

 

[peapvp]

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

 

[alupo122]

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.

 

[peapvp]

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.

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.

 

[2Pbfeet]

@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

 

[alupo122]

@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

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!