Originally Posted by
80ktsClamp
The beacon is the worst idea possible to tie to out time. All it does is tend crews toward turning the thing on when it doesn't need to be on, thus deemphasizing the significance of that light which is meant to be a warning.
The beacon is being phased out on most if not all Delta aircraft with the new acars program. Out time will be off the parking brake. 767/757 fleet is being converted as we speak.