Orma; I think I read somewhere that LED bulbs are rated at 10,000 hrs but don't quote me on it. They are now available at auto parts places as the kids today are using them on their flashy new cars. Available in a wide range of colors including red white and green. The candlepower output is close if not the same as the 1156 but have no filament to break due to vibration and they develop less heat. That is the way I'm going as their long life allows that they be semi-permanently mounted behind a clear panel on the wingtip for less drag. They also now sell 12 volt variable rate strobes at these same places and I have purchased three for the grand total of $85 Cdn which is roughly 70 American Doug Rupert
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