Light Transmitting Glass Covers for Exterior Aircraft Lighting

This SAE Aerospace Information Report (AIR) provides definitions of an inspection criteria for defects commonly encountered in molded and finished glass covers for exterior aircraft lighting.

This document covers, but is not limited to, visual inspection and evaluation recommendations for molded glass covers used in exterior aircraft lighting applications. The included definitions are for those defects most commonly encountered. The goal is to provide specific evaluation criteria in the following areas: a. color; b. internal quality; c. external (surface) quality; d. dimension; and e. coatings.

Inspection of glass covers shall be made at a typical reading distance with normal or corrected 20-20 vision under adequate lighting. Covers shall be free from defects which will prevent meeting intensity and beam distribution, strength, thermal shock, and other physical requirements. All covers shall be manufactured and finished using quality workmanship.

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Current & Historical versions of this standard
Standard	Date published	?Status
AIR5689A	2009-11-04	Revised
AIR5689	2000-03-01	Issued