Cabin Features - Piper Archer III PA-28-181 Handbook

PA-28-181, ARCHER III
7.27 HEATING AND VENTILATING SYSTEM
Heat for the cabin interior and the defroster system is provided by a heater
muff attached to the exhaust system (Figure 7-12). The amount of heat desired
can be regulated with the controls located on the far right side of the instrument
panel.
The air flow 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 inboard portion of the leading edge of the
wing near and in the aft portion of the fuselage. Adjustable outlets are located
on the side of the cabin near the floor and overhead on the ceiling at each seat
location. 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 3 positions - "OFF," "LOW," "HIGH."
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.

7.29 CABIN FEATURES

The Archer has four bucket style seats with adjustable backrests and
headrests. For occupant comfort and easy of entry, the pilot and co-pilot seats are
adjustable horizontally and vertically. The horizontal adjustment bar is located
just below the seat pan. Vertical adjustment is accomplished through a knob
under the forward right hand corner of the seat pan. To recline pilot and co-pilot
seats; lean backrest forward, then release the lever on the lower, right hand, outer
hinge, and re-adjust backrest to desired reclined comfort setting. These seats also
contain adjustable lumbar support and arm rest for added comfort.
The rear passenger seats have an adjustable backrest. Lean backrest forward,
then release the lever on the lower, right hand, outer hinge, and readjust backrest
to desired reclined comfort setting. The rear seat installation may be removed to
provide room for bulky items. Rear seat installations incorporate leg retainers
with latching mechanisms which must be released before the seats can be
removed. Releasing the retainers is accomplished by depressing the plunger
behind each rear leg.
ISSUED: December 22, 2017
DESCRIPTION & OPERATION
CAUTION
SECTION 7
REPORT: VB-2749
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