ARP7216 Exterior Lighting Recommendations for Urban Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft

Issued

4/10/2026

Features
Issuing Committee
Scope
Content
This document covers external lighting for Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing (E-VTOL) and Urban Air Mobility (UAM) vehicles. It discusses lights that may be installed both to meet regulatory requirements as well as for customer comfort and aircraft recognition. It also discusses the differences between UAM vehicles and other aircraft and how those differences impact the lighting.
Details
Citation
SAE International Recommended Practice, Exterior Lighting Recommendations for Urban Air Mobility and Electric Vertical Takeoff and Landing Aircraft, SAE Standard ARP7216, Issued April 2026, https://doi.org/10.4271/ARP7216.
Additional Details
Publisher
Published
Apr 10
Product Code
ARP7216
Content Type
Recommended Practice
Status
Issued
Language
English

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