Which external lights automatically turn off when the landing gear is retracted?

Which external lights automatically turn off when the landing gear is retracted?

• A. Strobe lights and beacon
• B. Wing tip lights and taxi lights
• C. Taxi, TO, and RWY Turn Off
• D. Navigation lights stay on

Answer: (C)

When the landing gear is retracted, some exterior lights that are only needed on the ground are automatically turned off. The taxi lights, take-off lights, and runway turn-off lights fit this role. They switch off as soon as the aircraft is airborne and the gear is up to avoid unnecessary illumination in the flight path and to reduce electrical load. Other lights, like navigation lights and anti-collision lights (strobe and beacon), remain on in flight because they serve ongoing safety and visibility purposes. So, the automatic deactivation applies specifically to the taxi, take-off, and runway turn-off lights.

When the landing gear is retracted, some exterior lights that are only needed on the ground are automatically turned off. The taxi lights, take-off lights, and runway turn-off lights fit this role. They switch off as soon as the aircraft is airborne and the gear is up to avoid unnecessary illumination in the flight path and to reduce electrical load. Other lights, like navigation lights and anti-collision lights (strobe and beacon), remain on in flight because they serve ongoing safety and visibility purposes. So, the automatic deactivation applies specifically to the taxi, take-off, and runway turn-off lights.