Air Conditioning - Piper CHEROKEE CRUISER PA-28-140 Information Manual

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CHEROKEE CRUISER
AIR CONDITIONING*
The air conditioning system is a recirculating air system. The major items include;
evaporator, condenser, compressor, blower, switches and temperature controls.
The evaporator is located behind the left rear side of the baggage compartment. This cools
the air that is used for air conditioning.
The condenser is mounted on a retractable scoop located on the bottom of the fuselage
and to the rear of the baggage compartment area. The scoop extends when the air conditioner is
"ON" and retracts to a flush position when the system is "OFF."
The compressor is mounted on the forward right underside of the engine. It has an electric
clutch which automatically engages or disengages the compressor to the belt drive system of the
compressor.
An electrical blower is mounted on the aft side of the rear cabin panel. Air from the
baggage area is drawn through the evaporator by the blower and distributed through an
overhead duct to individual outlets located adjacent to each occupant.
The switches and temperature control are located on the lower right side of the instrument
panel in the climate control center panel. The temperature control regulates the temperature of
the cabin. Turn the control clockwise for increased cooling, counterclockwise for decreased
cooling.
Located inboard of the temperature control is the fan speed switch and the air
conditioning "ON-OFF" switch. The fan can be operated independently of the air conditioning.
However, it must be on for air conditioner operation. Turning either switch off will disengage
the compressor clutch and retract the condenser door. Cooling air should be felt within one
minute after the air conditioner is turned on.
NOTE
If
the system is not operating in 5 minutes, turn the system
"OFF" until the fault is corrected.
The "FAN" switch allows operation of the fan with the air conditioner turned "OFF" to
aid cabin air circulation if desired. A "LOW," "MED" or "HIGH" flow of air can be selected to
the air conditioner outlets located in the overhead duct. The outlets can be adjusted or turned
off by each occupant to regulate individual cooling effect.
The "DOOR OPEN" indicator light is located to the left of the radio stack in front of the
pilot. The light illuminates whenever the condenser door is open and remains on until the door
is closed.
A circuit breaker located on the circuit breaker panel protects the an conditioning
electrical system.
*Optional equipment
AIRPLANE AND SYSTEMS
ISSUED: JULY 6, 1973
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