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Aerospace & Aviation
Hazardous-location lighting engineered for aerospace and defense facilities.
Lighting Solutions in Action
Explore how facility owners, engineers, and distributors have put Red Sky Lighting fixtures to work in demanding hazardous-location and industrial environments.
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PS-1001
Aerospace & Aviation
Florida, USA
- Round Series
PS-1003
Aerospace & Aviation
Tennessee, USA
- Round Max Series
PS-1002
Aerospace & Aviation
Kansas, USA
- Linear Tuff Series
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Lighting Challenges in Aerospace Facilities
Aerospace operations involve several distinct hazard zones within a single facility. Fueling areas and paint booths typically require Class I Division 1 rated fixtures, where flammable vapors from fuel or coatings are present continuously or frequently during normal operation. Adjacent maintenance and inspection areas often fall under Class I Division 2, where hazardous atmosphere presence is limited to abnormal conditions like a fuel leak or ventilation failure.
Beyond ignition risk, aerospace facilities frequently operate under federal or defense contracts requiring BAA Compliant equipment, and testing environments involving vibration, impact, or extreme conditions call for impact-resistant construction rated IK08 or IK10.
Recommended Fixture Types
- Explosion Proof Lighting — for Class I Division 1 areas: fueling stations, paint booths, and fuel storage zones
- Hazardous-Rated Lighting — for Class I Division 2 zones: maintenance bays and areas adjacent to fueling or coating operations
- High Bay Lighting — for hangars and large-format assembly and maintenance facilities
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Heavy-Duty Harsh Rated Lighting — for testing environments with high vibration, impact, or extreme condition exposure
Required Certifications
- UL 844 — the governing standard for Class I, II, and III hazardous-location fixtures in North American facilities
- BAA Compliant — required for equipment used on federally funded aerospace and defense contracts
- DLC — relevant for facilities pursuing utility rebate programs on lighting upgrades
Choosing the Right Fixture for Your Site
A single aerospace facility often spans multiple classification levels — Division 1 in active fueling and coating areas, Division 2 in adjacent buffer zones, and unclassified ratings in hangars, offices, and general assembly space. A facility hazard assessment, typically performed by a qualified engineer, determines the exact classification required per area, while contract requirements determine whether BAA compliance applies.