Cessna 1971 Super Skymaster Owner's Manual page 14

One knob, labeled "INST-RADIO LTS--PULL-FLOOD", controls both
flood and post lights. The other knob, labeled "SWITCH PANEL LTS",
operates the switch and control panel lighting. Clockwise rotation of
the knobs increases light intensity.
ELECTROLUMINESCENT LIGHTING.
Switches and controls on the lower part of the instrument panel are
lighted by electroluminescent panels which do not require light bulbs for
illumination. This lighting is controlled
by
the rheostat knob labeled
"SWITCH PANEL LTS".
INSTRUMENT FLOOD LIGHTS.
Illumination of the instrument panel is provided by four red flood
lights on the under side of the anti-glare shield and three standard post
lights, two lighting the radio selector switch panel, and one lighting the
control pedestal. To operate these lights, pullout on the rheostat knob
labeled "INST-RADIO LTS".
POST LIGHTS (OPT).
The instrument panel may be equipped with optional post lights which
are mounted at the edge of each instrument or control to be lighted. The
post lights provide direct light to the instruments and controls, and are
operated by pushing in on the rheostat knob labeled "INST-RADIO LTS".
Switching to post lights will automatically turn off the flood lighting.
MAP LIGHTS.
A map light mounted above the storm window on the pilot's side is
standard equipment and contains two light bulbs, one red and one white.
The light can be used to supplement instrument panel lighting by selecting
the red bulb, or as a map light
by
utilizing the white bulb. A three posi ­
tion switch mounted vertically just below the light is used to select the
d.stred type of light, or turn off the light. The switch positions are "RED",
"OFF", and "WHITE". A second map light of the same type is mounted
on the forward door post and is optional. The switch for this light is
muwlled horizontally on a ledge between the instrument panel and door
po.l. The switch pOSitions are "RED", "OFF", and "WHITE".
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An optional map light mounted on the bottom of the pilot's control
wheel illuminates the lower portion of the cabin in front of the pilot and
is used when checking maps and other flight data during night operation.
To operate the light, turn on the "NAV" light switch and adjust the light
intenSity with the knurled disk type rheostat control located at the bottom
of the control wheel.
DOME LIGHTS.
The cabin interior is lighted by two dome lights, one above each cen­
ter side window. The lights, which may be used
in
conjunction with the
exterior courtesy light, are operated by a three position switch on the aft
side of the rear door post. The three positions are marked: "COURTESY­
DOME", "OFF", and "DOME".
EXTERIOR LIGHTING.
Standard exterior lighting consists of navigation lights on the wing tips
and
lower tips of the vertical fins, a flashing beacon on top of the right
vertical fin, and dual beam landing and taxi lights in the leading edge of
the left wing. Optional lighting includes dual beam landing and taxi lights
in the leading edge of the right wing, a strobe light on each wing tip, and
a courtesy light under the right wing outboard of the cabin door. The
courtesy light is operated by a switch located on the aft side of the rear
door post. To turn on the light, place the switch in the top ("COURTESY­
DOME") position. All exterior lights, except the courtesy light, are con ­
trolled by rocker type switches on the left switch and control panel. The
switches are "ON" in the up position and "OFF" in the down pOSition.
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.
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