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Besides position and anticollision lights, what spare item does night VFR require if the airplane uses fuses?

One spare set of fuses, or three of each kind, reachable in flight.

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  1. A spare set of fuses within reach in flight ✔
  2. A spare battery for the radio
  3. A second magnetic compass

Why: For night VFR, 91.205 adds approved position lights, an anticollision light system, an adequate electrical source, and one spare set of fuses, or three spare fuses of each kind, accessible to the pilot in flight.

Huh, didn't know that: A landing light is required at night only if the aircraft is operated for hire.

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I always carry spare fuses at night. My temper has a short one, so the airplane should have extras.
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Answer: A spare set of fuses within reach in flight. For night VFR, 91.205 adds approved position lights, an anticollision light system, an adequate electrical source, and one spare set of fuses, or three spare fuses of each kind, accessible to the pilot in flight.

  1. 14 CFR 91.205 Powered civil aircraft with standard category U.S. airworthiness certificates: Instrument and equipment requirements www.ecfr.gov/current/title-14/section-91.205
    One spare set of fuses, or three spare fuses of each kind required, that are accessible to the pilot in flight
    Checked 2026-10-09.

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