Surefire A2 Aviator. Pics, Patent and Serial numbers

[planex]

Re: Surefire A2 Aviator

The A2 was my first Surefire. JS's review is what convinced me to buy it and I have not regretted it. It's just a real cool looking, practical light. I am pretty interested in the new A2L. Just might have to get one to keep my A2 company.:twothumbs

 

[Well-Lit]

Re: Surefire A2 Aviator

I love my A2's also. Bought my first one (A2-BK) from Supremco in 09/2005. Quickly following was an A2-HA in 11/2005. The HA is dressed with a 2 stage Aviatrix-WH and a strion kit. It's versatility is still remarkable, even by todays standards and newer lights.

Sadly, the A2-BK sits lonely in it's box... a shelf queen, if you will. I just can't bring myself to EDC it. I mean, really it's just a flashlight..Just because it's black, four-sided, sleek looking, svelt, sexy...Hey is it getting hot in here or is it just me....:naughty:

Yeah, I really love my A2's....

Bob

 

[danpass]

Re: Surefire A2 Aviator

Maybe we should expand this to an A2 picture thread








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[Superdave]

Re: Surefire A2 Aviator

I just ordered some cool white Cree 5mm LED's to replace the blue ones in my A2.. maybe it'll get used more once those are installed.

 

[type-x]

Re: Surefire A2 Aviator

I just ordered some cool white Cree 5mm LED's to replace the blue ones in my A2.. maybe it'll get used more once those are installed.

May I ask where you ordered those from been meaning to get some leds for my A2 but cant seem to find the ones I want.

 

[JNewell]

Re: Surefire A2 Aviator

Didn't know that the YGs were all round!

I fell in love with the YG after buying a Kroma-MS.

Agree on the Strion kits - bought two from the latest run. Great upgrade for the incan.

 

[bullfrog]

Re: Surefire A2 Aviator

No, it's actually the "dimmest" of all colors. However, I think it works better than any of the other colors for a lot of applications (read my review of the A2 LED colors).

AWESOME resource - many thanks for your work greenLED!

 

[danpass]

Re: Surefire A2 Aviator

No, it's actually the "dimmest" of all colors. However, I think it works better than any of the other colors for a lot of applications (read my review of the A2 LED colors).

AWESOME resource - many thanks for your work greenLED!

Indeed. An exceptional thread, thank you.


op edited to add patent and serial numbers. Come on bring on the pics and numbers! lol

 

[greenLED]

Re: Surefire A2 Aviator

My pleasure, gents.

 

[Outdoors Fanatic]

Re: Surefire A2 Aviator

The serial number on mine is: A80018

What does that mean??
:thinking:

 

[danpass]

Re: Surefire A2 Aviator

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[Superdave]

Re: Surefire A2 Aviator

May I ask where you ordered those from been meaning to get some leds for my A2 but cant seem to find the ones I want.

http://search.digikey.com/scripts/DkSearch/dksus.dll?Detail&name=C503B-WAN-CCACB231-ND

Pretty sure that's the P/N i ordered, i'll confirm tomorrow at work.

 

[eshishlo]

I have S/N A23679, it is a flat sided A2 with a strion kit. Great investment!!

 

[Tempest UK]

Perhaps I'm just hopelessly stuck in the past (or reluctant to move on?) but the A2 is still my EDC. In fact, of the 5 or so lights I use on regular basis only one is LED.

Regards,
Tempest

 

[Size15's]

Re: Surefire A2 Aviator

The serial number on mine is: A80018

What does that mean??
:thinking:

One could suppose that there have been 80,017 A2's made before you one.
However, what is certain is that serial number A80018 belongs to you. If you find yourself with an A2 with a different serial number then you've picked somebody elses up by mistake.
This can be important when organisations issue equipment and keep a record of who has been issued what.

 

[cree_buyer]

Re: Surefire A2 Aviator

The serial number on mine is: A80018

What does that mean??
:thinking:

it means @ a Sotheby's auction in Hong Kong people will bid astronomical prices for your flashlight!

 

[Superdave]

mine is S/N A58814...

 

[Gunnerboy]

S/N: A04807

 

[danpass]

I tried to add a poll with ranges of serial numbers. Maybe we'll start a new one similar to the Ra Clicky Serial Registry



edit: ok here it is: https://www.candlepowerforums.com/threads/220469


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[socom1970]

Here's my three A2's:

A32427 - Four-Sided, Red led's, Digital Plus Series
US PAT. 5629105, 6222138, 6547415

A47679 - Round-Sided, Green led's
US PAT. 5629105, 6222138, 6547415, 6712485, 6841941

A58831 - Round-Sided, White led's
US PAT. 5629105, 6222138, 6547415, 6712485, 6841941

Incidentally, where might I be able to get one or more of the FM A2-Strion sockets besides BST? That is an interesting incan. option for the A2 besides the LF LA from Lighthound.