14 C.F.R. § 27.1391

Minimum intensities in the horizontal plane of forward and rear position lights

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Each position light intensity must equal or exceed the applicable values in the following table:

Dihedral angle (light included)Angle from right or left of longitudinal axis, measured from dead aheadIntensity (candles)
L and R (forward red and green)10° to 10°
10° to 20°
20° to 110°
40
30
5
A (rear white)110° to 180°20