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anticollision light

Definição1: A flashing light fitted on the vertical fin and belly of an aircraft. It increases an aircraft's visibility to other aircraft in flight especially at night and in poor visibility conditions. The high-intensity light is visible 360º around the aircraft.
Fonte1: KUMAR, Bharat (ed.). An illustrated dictionary of aviation. New York: McGraw-Hill, c2005. 752 p.
Fonte2: FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION. Helicopter flying handbook (FAA-H8083-21A). Washington, DC: FAA, 2012.
Nota Adicional1: All recently manufactured aircraft certified for night flight, must have an anticollision light that makes the aircraft more visible to other pilots. This light is either a red or white flashing light and may be in the form of a rotating beacon or a strobe. While anticollision lights are required for night VFR flights, they may be turned off any time they create a distraction for the pilot.
Nota Adicional2: Term generally used in the plural: anticollision lights.
Contexto: Use extra caution when starting the engine and engaging the rotors, especially in dark areas with little or no outside lights. In addition to the usual call of “clear” turn on the position and anticollision lights. If conditions permit, you might also want to turn the landing light on momentarily to help warn others that you are about to start the engine and engage the rotors.
Subárea: Safety
Français: feu anticollision