
Minimum Performance Standard for Anticollision Light Systems
STANDARD published on 1.9.2025
Designation standards: SAE AS8017D
Publication date standards: 1.9.2025
Country: American technical standard
Category: Technical standards SAE
This SAE Aerospace Standard (AS) establishes minimum performance standards for new equipment anticollision light systems.
This Aerospace Standard defines minimum light intensity in terms of "effective intensity" as defined in paragraph 3.5 of this standard and specified vertical and horizontal directions about the longitudinal and vertical axis of the airplane. It will also define flash rate and color for the anticollision light system. It is not intended that this standard require the use of any particular light source such as Xenon, LED or any other specific design of lamp.
SUBJECT TAXONOMY: Exterior lighting, Light emitting diodes (LEDs), Human factors, Safety, Collision avoidance systems, Performance tests, Test procedures
SUBFILE: Aerospace
TYPE OF DOCUMENT: Aerospace Standard