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UV-A flashlight identifies aviation leaks

By General Aviation News Staff · May 6, 2015 ·

The OPTIMAX 365 from Spectronics Corporation is a cordless, rechargeable, UV-A LED flashlight that can identify leaks in fuel, lubrication and hydraulic aviation systems.

The OPTIMAX 365 features an ultra-high intensity UV-A LED, which makes all leak detection dyes glow brightly, according to company officials.

OPX-365 Jet EngineFour times brighter than other high-intensity leak detection lamps, it has an inspection range of up to 20 feet. Powered by a rechargeable NiMH battery, the flashlight provides 90 minutes of continuous inspection time. An Electronic Intensity Stabilizer maintains high UV output between charges. The LED lifetime is 30,000 hours.

The flashlight, which weighs 11.8 ounces, has a corrosion-resistant, anodized aluminum lamp body.

The OPTIMAX 365 comes with UV-absorbing spectacles, a belt holster and AC and DC battery chargers, packed in a padded carrying case. The AC charger is available in 120V, 230V, 240V or 100V versions.

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