Originally Posted by
sonicbum
No, it is a maintenance task to check both upper and lower beacon lights. During the external walkaround You check on the lower center fuselage that the beacon light is in place and not damaged.
Appreciate chat, Sonicbum.
My conclusion is that, even though some commercial airlines require external lights check during walk around, totally agree that red beacon and strobe lights should be checked by maintenance or, red cap shall tell us if it's not working.
Many Thanks