What is good operating practice concerning the use of aircraft lighting while on the ground at night

It is important to be extra careful at night and in periods of low visibility from sunset to sunrise and to focus on operating the aircraft safely when the aircraft is moving. Ensure checklist are run through and avoid non essential communications prior to the aircraft being stopped and the breaks are set

Explanation:

According to aircraft rules and regulation, the position lights of an aircraft are required to be switched on on an aircraft which is either operated on the surface and during flight from sunset to sunrise or when the elevation of the Sun below the horizon is more than 6°

However, the anti collision lights are not required to be lighted during night operations, unless the pilot in command specifies it for safety reasons

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