position lights

[11.2.4.1.1] The aircraft aeronautical lights that form the basic, or internationally recognized, navigation light system.

Note: The system is composed of a red light showing from dead ahead to 110 degrees to the left, a green light showing from dead ahead to 110 degrees to the right, and a white light showing to the rear through 140 degrees.

Also called navigation lights.

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