LIGHTING
AIRPLANE
OPERATIONS
MANUAL
2-06-20
Page
2
Code
01
REVISION 25
NOTE: Photoluminescent escape path system strips must be charged
prior to the first flight of the day. Charging is provided by the
interior cabin lighting being the charging time defined by the
table below. It should be pointed that during such time, cabin
activity is limited to minor aisle traffic of crew and personnel
and that operational duration is not limited if daylight ambient
conditions exist throughout flight or if cabin lighting is operated
on the ON or BRIGHT settings.
Charge Bin door
position
Charge
duration
(minutes)
Operational duration
(when lights are
extinguised)
Initial Closed 15 4.75 hours
30 6.5 hours
Closed 15 6.75 hours
Subsequent
30 9 hours
Open 30 5 hours
− Illuminated EXIT signs: They are installed near each door and
emergency exits.
Emergency lighting is controlled through the Emergency Lighting
Switch, located on the overhead panel, and through the Attendant
Emergency Lighting Button, located on the Attendant’s Panel.
A caution message is presented on the EICAS if the system is not
armed.
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