COCKPIT LIGHTING CONTROL

COCKPIT UTILITY LIGHTS

The pilot (two) and the gunner (one) utility lights are powered by the dc essential bus and protected by the CKPT LT circuit breaker. The lights are supplied in various configurations. All configurations have on-off and bright/dim capabilities and provide NVG compatible light. Adjustable extensions have been provided for pilot (right) and gunner utility lights. An alternate light bracket is provided for the pilot (left) utility light.

NOTE

The cockpit utility light lens selector must be placed in the "white" position in order to provide adequate illumination with NVG filters installed.

PILOT STATION LIGHTING

The cockpit is illuminated by integral lights, post lights, flood lights, and bezel lights. The lights are powered by the dc essential bus and protected by the  PLT INSTR LT [PPLT INST LT [E] [M] circuit breaker.

NVG compatibility is provided by using blue-green lighting, in various configurations, to illuminate instruments, avionics and control panels. The ON/NVG ENBL  OFF [P] and  NVG ENBL/OFF  [E] [M] switches and LTS switch have been disabled.

 

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