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CIRCUIT BREAKERS AND SWITCH BREAKERS
All electrical circuits in the aircraft are protected by
push-to-reset type circuit breakers or switch breakers (ex-
cept the alternator field circuit which is protected by a
fuse).
Should an overload occur in any circuit, the result-
ing heat rise will cause the controlling circuit breaker to
"pop" out, opening the circuit or allowing the switch breaker
to return to the OFF position.
After allowing the circuit
breaker to cool for approximately three minutes, it may be
pushed in (until a click is heard or felt) to re-energize the
circuit.
However, the circuit breaker should not be held in
if it opens the circuit a second time, as this indicates a
short circuit.
ANTI-COLLISION LIGHTS
The anti-collision lights should not be used when flying
through clouds, fog or haze.
The reflection of the flashing
lights can cause disorientation or vertigo.
If optional
strobe lights are installed, refer to Section VII for addi-
tional information.
LANDING GEAR SYSTEM
The electrically-operated landing gear is fully retract-
able and incorporates a steerable nosewheel.
To help prevent
accidental retraction, an automatic safety switch on the left
shock strut prevents retraction as long as the weight of the
aircraft is sufficient to compress the strut.
The landing
gear is operated by a switch, which is identified by a wheel-
shaped knob.
The switch positions are UP, off (center) and
DOWN.
To operate the gear, pull-out the switch knob and move
to the desired position.
LANDING GEAR POSITION LIGHTS
Four landing gear position lights are located to the
right of the landing gear switch.
The upper light is red
and will illuminate when any or all the gears are unlocked
(intermediate position).
The three lower lights (one for
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