Pilot Operating Handbook
Cavalon
SECTION 7
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
AutoGyro_POH_Cavalon 915iS Revision 1.0 – Issue Date 08.MAY.2019 7-10
7.12 Lighting System
All Cavalon aircraft are approved for Day-VFR operation. Those equipped with the
necessary additional equipment are approved for Day-VFR and Night-VFR. Refer to
SECTION 9 of this manual for description of External lighting)
7.12.1 Instrument panel lighting.
The instruments are optionally lit as follows;
‘ROAD’ gauges (CHT/coolant, oil pressure, oil temp, fuel pressure, rotor rpm and
fuel level) are lit from within.
The altimeter and ASI are lit with ‘nulite’ units fitted between the gauge and the
instrument panel.
Two short pedestal lights illuminate the lower centre panel.
One flexible stalk mounted pedestal light illuminates the right CB and switch
panel.
The optional clock is self illuminated, with auto-dimming of LEDs.
The radio and compass are self lit, with no dimming function.
The card compass is lit from the units top mounted bulb.
Most indicator LEDs self-dim when the panel lights are switched on.
A row of side-light emitting diodes illuminates the centre panel.
The dimmer rheostat is mounted on the left panel.
Note! The Aspen EFD1000 PFD (Primary Flight Display) (or VFR version) is a certified
device with EASA approval IM.210.1D094555 rev A (and also carries FAA and ETSO
approvals). It may only be installed and maintained in line with the Aspen manual 900-
00014-001. Refer to this manual for all aspects of use.
The RSM (Remote Sensing Module) for the PFD is located underneath the aircraft body.
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