Heating And Ventilating System; Cabin Features - Piper CHEROKEE WARRIOR II Information Manual

PIPER AIRCRAFT CORPORATION
PA-28-161, CHEROKEE WARRIOR II
SECTION 7
DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
7.23 HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEM
Heat for the cabin interior and the defroster system is provided by a shroud attached to the muffler
(Figure 7-19). The amount of heat can be regulated with the controls located on the far right.side of the
instrument panel.
The airflow between front and rear seats can be regulated by the heat diversion controls located on
either side of the console atop the heat ducts.
CAlITION
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.
Fresh air inlets are located in the leading edges of the wings near the fuselage. At each front seat
location there is an adjustable fresh air outlet on the side of the cabin near the floor. Rear seat vents are
optional. Cabin air is exhausted through an outlet located below the rear seat.
An optional overhead ventilating system with outlets over each seat is also available. An additional
option to aid in fresh air circulation on models without air cori&tioning is a cabin air blower to force air
through the overhead vent system. This blower is operated by a fm switch with four positions - "OFF,"
"LOW," "MED," and "HIGH." The switch is located on the right side of the instrument panel with the
heater and defroster controls.
7.25 CABIN FEATURES
For ease of entry and exit and for pilot-passenger comfort, the front seats are adjustable fore and aft.
The right front seat tilts forward to allow easy entry to the rear seats. The cabin interior includes a pilot
storm window, ash trays and. armrests on each front seat, two map pockets and pockets on the backs of the
front seats.
The front seats can be equipped with optional headrests and optional vertical adjustment.
Seat belts are standard equipment for both front and rear seats. A single strap adjustable shoulder
harness located above the side window, protects each front seat occupant. Optional shoulder straps for the rear
seat occupants are available. The shoulder strap is routed over the shoulder adjacent to the window and
attached to the lap belt in the general area of the occupant's inboard hip. Adjust this fixed strap so that all
controls are accessible while maintaining adequate restraint for the occupant. Shoulder harness with inertial
reels are available for all four seats.
A check of the inertia reel mechanism is made by pulling sharply on the strap. The reel should lock in
place under this test and prevent the strap from extending. For normal body movements, the strap will
extend or retract as required.
ISSUED: DECEMBER 16, 1976
REVISED: NOVEMBER 20, 1981
REPORT: VB-880
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