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Per 14 CFR 91.205(c), required equipment for night VFR flight in a powered aircraft includes (in addition to the day VFR list)

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  • an autopilot and weather radar.

    Autopilot/radar are not required for night VFR.

  • approved position lights, an anti-collision light system, an adequate source of electrical energy,.correct

    one spare set of fuses or 3 spare fuses of each kind, and a landing light if for hire. 14 CFR 91.205(c) night VFR adds: position lights, anti-collision light system, electrical source for installed equipment, spare fuses (or three of each kind), and a landing light only if operated for hire. Memory aid "FLAPS" — Fuses, Landing light (for hire), Anti-collision lights, Position lights, Source of electrical power.

  • ADS-B Out and TCAS.

    ADS-B Out is required in certain airspace, not specifically a night-VFR add.

  • an instrument flight bag and supplemental oxygen.

    Oxygen requirement is altitude-driven (91.211), not night-driven.

Why

one spare set of fuses or 3 spare fuses of each kind, and a landing light if for hire. 14 CFR 91.205(c) night VFR adds: position lights, anti-collision light system, electrical source for installed equipment, spare fuses (or three of each kind), and a landing light only if operated for hire. Memory aid "FLAPS" — Fuses, Landing light (for hire), Anti-collision lights, Position lights, Source of electrical power.

FAA source: 14 CFR §91.205(c), powered civil aircraft instruments and equipment for night VFRbrowse the reference library →

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