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Cessna 162 SKYLANE Owner's Manual page 22

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A map light, mounted in the lower surface of the glare shield, is used for
illuminating approach plates or other charts when using a control wheel
mounted approach plate clip.
is located adjacent to the light.
switch and adjust intensity with the "INSTRUMENTS" control knob.
optional map light mounted on the bottom of the pilot ' s control wheel illu­
minates the lower p ortion of the cabin in front of the pilot, and is used
when checking maps and other flight
erate the light, turn on the "NAV" light switch and adjust map light inten­
sity with the rheostat control knob on the back of the control wheel pad on
t he right side.
A dome light is mounted in the ceiling of the rear cabin area as an
aid to loading of passengers during night operations.
jacent to the light turns the light on and off.
CABIN HEATING, VENJILATING AND
DEFROSTING SYSTEM.
The temperature and volume of airflow into the cabin can be regulated
to any degree desired
"CABIN AIR" knobs.
friction locks to permit intermediate settings.
For improved partial heating on mild days, pull out the
"CABIN AIR" knob slightly when the "CABIN HEAT"
knob is out.
the system, increasing effiCiency, and blends cool out­
side air with the exhaust manifold heated air, thus
eliminating the possibility of overheating the system
ducting.
The rotary type "DEFROST" knob regulates the airflow for windshield
defrosting.
Front cabin heat and ventilating air is supplied by outlet holes spaced
across a cabin manifold just forward of the pilot's and copilot's feet.
Rear cabin heat and air are supplied by two ducts from the manifold, one
extending down each side of the cabin to
floor level.
Windshield defrost air is also supplied by a duct leading
2-8
The map light switch, labeled "MAP LIGHT,"
To use the light, turn on the "MAP LIGHT"
data
by
manipulation of the push-pull "CABIN HEAT" and
Both control knobs are the double-button type with
NOTE
This action increases the airflow through
during night operation.
A slide switch ad­
outlet at the front door post at
an
The
To op­

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