CESSNA SECTION 7
MODEL 172S NAV III AIRPLANE AND SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
AVIONICS SUPPORT EQUIPMENT (Continued)
12V POWER OUTLET
A power converter, located on the cabin side of the firewall just forward
of the right instrument panel, reduces the airplane's 28 VDC power to
12 VDC. This converter provides up to 10 amps of power to operate
portable devices such as notebook computers and audio players. The
power output connector (POWER OUTLET 12V -10A) is located on the
center pedestal, Refer to Figure 7-2.
A switch located on the switch panel labeled CABIN PWR 12V controls
the operation of the power outlet.
• CHARGING OF LITHIUM BATTERIES MAY CAUSE
THE LITHIUM BATTERIES TO EXPLODE.
• TAKE CARE TO OBSERVE THE MANUFACTURER'S
POWER REQUIREMENTS PRIOR TO PLUGGING
ANY DEVICE INTO THE 12 VOLT CABIN POWER
SYSTEM CONNECTOR. THIS SYSTEM IS LIMITED TO
A MAXIMUM OF 10 AMPS.
• USE CAUTION WITH POWER/ADAPTER CABLES IN
THE CABIN TO AVOID ENTANGLING OCCUPANTS
OR CABIN FURNISHINGS AND TO PREVENT
DAMAGE TO CABLES SUPPLYING LIVE ELECTRIC
CURRENT.
• DISCONNECT POWER/ADAPTER CABLES WHEN
NOT IN USE.
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