Airplane Cabin; Cabin Doors; Ventilation; Baggage Compartments - Pipistrel ALPHA Trainer LSA Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 7
AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION
7.5

AIRPLANE CABIN

7.5.1

CABIN DOORS

Windshield, upper window and doors'- windows are made from Lexan shat-
ter-resistant polycarbonate. The fuselage has two cabin doors made out of
CFRP frames.
Doors are locked in the closed position via 3 locking pins operated simulta-
neously by rotating a common central handle.
7.5.2

VENTILATION

The system's primary source of fresh air is a set of adjustable vents that di-
rect fresh ram air into the cabin.
7.5.3 SEATS
The seating arrangement consists of two seats, comprising a bottom cush-
ion and hard padded back panel. The back panel rests on the cockpit aft
bulkhead.
The seats are not adjustable in position or recline, however the back panel
can be removed/reclined to access the baggage compartment.
7.5.4 BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT
The baggage compartment extends from behind the seats to the aft cabin
bulkhead and is limited to 22 lbs (10 kg) of load only when equipped with the
solid baggage compartment floor (optional). All items in the baggage com-
partment must be secured in place.
7.5.5

CABIN SAFETY EQUIPMENT

Passenger Restraints
The harness is a 4 point restraint system with turn-buckle quick release. The
lap belt strands are attached to the composite seat shell that is locally rein-
forced with M8 bolts. The shoulder harness strand is attached at the bottom
of the rear baggage compartment bulkhead with M8 bolt. The attachment
point is reinforced with a comoposite rib.
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