A320 lights

Real A320 ops:
(Airlines may vary)

Beacon - When cleared for pushback or engine start (whichever is earlier) until after engine shutdown.

Nav - On during all day and night ops, including on stand.

Strobe - Turned on at runway lineup until runway vacated after landing

Taxi - During taxi in/out. Often turned off once stationary (holding point etc)

Landing - On from runway lineup until after takeoff. Retract before >250kts

Turn Off - From runway lineup until vacating. Off when gear retracted

Wing - for visual wing inspection in icing conditions or for maximum aircraft visibility

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