THE NEW PIPER AIRCRAFT, INC.
PA-32-301FT / 301XTC
MAINTENANCE MANUAL
PAGE 1
Jun 1/03
3G19
33-10-00
FLIGHT COMPARTMENT
1. Instrument Post and Overhead Map / Flood Lights
Instruments are illuminated by use of instrument post lights. They are powered through the
panel/SWITCH lights 7.5 amp circuit breaker and lights dimmer assembly. The dimmer controls are
located below the pilot’s control wheel. An additional dimmer controls light intensity for all avionic
equipment.
Two lights, located in the overhead panel, provide instrument and cockpit lighting for night flying. They
are controlled by rheostats located adjacent to overhead switches. A map light window in each lens is
actuated by the slide switch.
2. Dimmer Control Assemb
ly
A. Removal
(1) Access to Dimmer Control Assembly is from beneath instrument panel.
(2) Disconnect electrical connection from assembly.
(3) Remove two screws securing assembly to instrument panel.
(4) Remove assembly from airplane.
B. Installation
(1) Position assembly in instrument panel with control knobs inserted into appropriate slots.
(2) Secure assembly to instrument panel with two screws previously removed.
(3) Connect electrical connection to assembly.
(4) Check operation of Dimmer Control Assembly.
3. Annunciator Panel
The annunciator panel, located at the top center of the whole instrument panel, provides visual warning
of critical aircraft systems status. A complete functional description is provided in 31-50-00.
Lamp Replacement
Push in the individual annunciator light until it “clicks”, and release pressure. The cover assembly
will be partially ejected from the annunciator base assembly. Pull the cover from the base and rotate
to expose the lamp bulb. Replace defective bulb and reinstall by pushing the lamp cover assembly
home.
Verify lamp function by pressing the “Press-to-Test” switch.
NOTE: Press-to-Test switch tests only the operation of the annunciator light bulbs. It does not test
functioning of the warning circuit.
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