Tecnam P-Mentor - Cabin Heat

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Edition - Rev. 2
Section 7 - AIRFRAME AND SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION
INSTRUMENT PANEL
P-Mentor – Aircraft Flight Manual Page 7 - 8
In the following figure is represented a typical layout for P-Mentor aircraft,
alternative layouts are possible.
Figure 7-4 – Instrument Panel
4.1. C
ABIN HEAT
Aircraft NOT embodying MOD2002/246:
One control knob, located on the lower side of the right side of cockpit, allow defrost
and cabin heat functions. The cabin heat allows hot air to perform windshield
defrost and cabin heat. Starting from this condition, if the cabin heat control knob is
fully outward, it allows cabin/windshield to receive maximum hot air.
Aircraft embodying MOD2002/246:
Cabin heat is based on engine coolant system since hot coolant is used to heat
fresh air from outside with an additional radiator installed behind the firewall.
One control switch, located on the instrument panel of cockpit, allows defrost and
cabin heat functions. The panel switch has three positions:
• CABIN position: hot air is delivered to cabin;
• CABIN AND DEFROST position: hot air is delivered both to cabin and to
defrost diffusers;
• OFF position: hot air is not delivered at all.