Pilot’s Operating Handbook Section 7
EXTRA 500 Description of Airplane and Systems
7.19.b Internal Lighting
For internal lightning, the aircraft is equipped with the
following lights:
Dome & Map lights:
Cockpit illumination is provided by the dome and map lights
installed in the cockpit ceiling. The map lights are controlled by
the
MAP switch in the left side panel. The map lights are
providing a spot light for reading. In addition to the map lights,
two dome lights may be switched on additionally, by two
individual switches in the ceiling besides the respective light.
Glare lights
The Glare lights are installed in the lower side of the glare
shield. They provide an indirect illumination for the panel and
controls. They are controlled by the
GLARE switch in the left
side panel, and may be dimmed in night mode by means of the
GLARE rheostat.
Cabin Lights
Four overhead lights in cabin ceiling above the passenger seats
provide light for reading in the passenger compartment. In
addition, indirect cabin lighting is provided. The cabin lights are
being activated by the
CABIN switch on the left side panel.
With the cabin lights activated each light can be switched on or
off with switch situated at each light. No dimming is provided
for the cabin lights.
Instrument /Switch Lights
All instrument and control switch markings are individually
lighted for night operation. The instrument/switch lights are
controlled by means of the
INSTR switch in the left side panel.
The instrument lights may be dimmed in night operation mode
by means of the INSTR and SWITCH rheostat respectively.
DAY/NIGHT operation mode selection
Day or night operation mode may be selected by the switch
NIGHT/DAY in the left side panel. In DAY mode all dimming is
deactivated and therefore all cockpit lights are operating with
full brightness for sunlight readability. In
NIGHT mode the
brightness of cockpit lights may be adjusted to a suitable level
with the
DIMMING rheostats located on the instrument panel.
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