Citabria 6-13
has both a clear and a red lense with an adjustable beam. The intensity is controlled by a
rheostat which is located on the back ‘of the light fixture.
The exterior lights include the standard navigation lights on the wing tips and rudder, High
intensity wing tip strobe lights are optional.
NOTE
The strobe lights should not be used during ground operations due to the high intensity having
a blinding effect on other aircraft and personnel in the area.
This also holds true during flight in haze or fog due to possible distraction to the pilot.
The high intensity landing/taxi light is mounted in the engine cowl below the propeller.
FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS
The flight instruments are conventional in design and are mounted in either the low or the high
type panel. The high panel has ample space for a variety of gyro instruments and avionics.
The airspeed, sensitive altimeter and the vertical speed indicator are all pressure sensitive
instruments operating off the pitot-static system. The pitot-static openings are attached to the
right wing jury strut.
The artificial horizon and directional gyro are vacuum operated using an engine driven vacuum
pump with a vacuum gauge to indicate system pressure.
The turn coordinator is electrically driven with the ON-OFF switch located on the electrical
panel.
The magnetic compass, clock, outside air temperature gauge and accelerometer are all
independent units requiring no external power source.
A stall warning horn, if installed, activated by avane type switch on the leading edge of the wing
is provided to warn the pilot of an approaching stall. It is pre-set for 5 to 10 mph above the
actual stalling speed with engine power at Idle. The master switch must be on for operation.
AVIONICS
The Citabria is available with a variety of navigation and communication equipment. Each radio
is equipped with a separate switch on the electrical panel in addition to the switch that is an
integral part of the radio. A radio speaker is mounted in the right wing root of the cabin with
microphone and headset jacks on the left side of the instrument panel. Consult the respective
manufacturer for specific operating instructions.
An emergency locator transmitter (ELT) is located on the right side of the baggage
compartment. It is self contained and is automatically activated to transmit a homing signal on
121.5 MHz and 243.0 MHz should the aircraft be subjected to rapid or abrupt deceleration.
For automatic activation, the switch on top of the ELT must be in the “ARM” position. The radio
can be manually activated and checked by switching to the “ON” position and tuning the
communication receiver to 121.5 MHz. A variable pitch tone Indicates normal operation. To re-
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