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Cessna 162 SKYLANE Owner's Manual page 20

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reset type circuit breaker mounted directly on the back of the lighter be­
hind the instrument panel.
When more than one radio is installed, the radio transmitter relay
(which is a part of the radio installation) is protected by the navigation
lights circuit breaker labeled "NAV LIGHTS." It is important to remem­
ber that any maHunction in the navigation lights system which causes the
circuit breaker to open will de-a" ivate both the navigation lights and the
transmitter relay.
turned off to isolate the circuit.; then reset the circuit breaker to re-acti­
vate the transmitter relay and permit its usage.
gation light switch until the malfunction has been corrected.
LIGHTING EQUIPMENT.
EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Conventional navigation lights are located in the wing tips and tail
stinger.
Two landing lights are installed in the cowl nose cap.
taxi lighting is selected, the left cowl light illuminates separately. De­
pressing the adjacent landing light switch causes both lights to illuminate
and serve as landing ligh,ts.
which mounts on the top of the vertical fin, two strobe lights, (one in each
wing tip), and two courtesy lights (one under each wing just outboard of
the cabin door).
trolled
rocker-type switches located on the left switch and control panel.
by
The courtesy lights are operated by a switch, labeled "UTILITY LIGHTS,
on the aft side of the left rear door post.
The flashing beacon should not be used when flying through clouds or
overcast; the flashing light reflected from water droplets or particles in
the atmosphere, particularly at night, can produce vertigo and loss of
orientation.
The two high intensity strobe lights will enhance anti-collision pro­
tection.
However, the lights should be turned off when taxiing in the
vicinity of other aircraft, or during flight through clouds; fog or haze.
INTERIOR LIGHTING.
Instrument and control panel lighting is provided by electroluminescent
lighting, flood lighting, optional post lighting and integral lighting.
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In this eVE" , the navigation light switch should be
Optional lighting includes a flashing beacon
All
exterior lights except the courtesy lights are con­
Do not turn on the navi­
When
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