Heating And Ventilating System; Cabin Features; Baggage Area - Piper Cherokee Archer II Operating Handbook

Piper Aircraft Corporation
PA-28-181, Cherokee Archer II

7.13 HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEM

Heat for the cabin interior and the defroster system is provided by a heater muff attached to the exhaust
system. The amount of heat desired can be regulated with the controls located on the far right side of the
instrument panel.
The airflow can be regulated between the front and rear seats by levers located on top of the heat ducts
next to the console.
Fresh air inlets are located in the leading edge of the wing near the fuselage. An adjustable outlet is
located on the side of the cabin near the floor at each seat location; overhead air outlets are offered as
optional equipment. Air is exhausted through an outlet under the rear seat. A cabin air blower,
incorporated in the ventilating system, is also available as optional equipment. An optional overhead
ventilating system with a cabin air blower is available on models without air conditioning. This blower is
operated by a "FAN" switch with 4 positions – "OFF," "LOW," "MED," or "HIGH."
CAUTION
When cabin heat is operated, heat duct surface becomes hot. This could result in burns if arms or legs are
placed too close to heat duct outlets or surface.

7.14 CABIN FEATURES

For ease of entry and exit and pilot-passenger comfort, the front seats are adjustable fore and aft. The rear
seats may be removed to provide room for bulky items. Rear seat installations incorporate leg retainers
with latching mechanisms that must be released before the rear seats can be removed. Releasing the
retainers is accomplished on earlier models by turning the latching mechanism 90 degrees with a coin or
screwdriver. Releasing the retainers is accomplished on later models by depressing the plunger behind
each rear leg. Armrests are also provided to the front seats. All seats are available with optional headrests
and optional vertical adjustment may be added to the front seats.
The cabin interior includes a pilot storm window, two sun visors, ashtrays, two map pockets, and pockets
on the backs of each front seat.
A single strap shoulder harness controlled by an inertia reel is standard equipment for the front seats, and
is offered as an option for the rear seats. The shoulder strap is routed over the shoulder adjacent to the
windows and attached to the lap belt in the general area of the person's inboard hip.
A check of the inertia reel mechanism is made by pulling sharply on the strap. The reel will lock in place
under this test and prevent the strap from extending. Under normal movement the strap will extend and
retract as required.

7.15 BAGGAGE AREA

A 24 cubic foot baggage area, located behind the rear seats, is accessible either from the cabin or through
an outside baggage door on the right side of the aircraft. Maximum capacity is 200 pounds. Tie-down
straps are provided and should be used at all times.
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