Aircraft Lighting

Question 1

How are the aisle path ways illuminated on the XR, and what charges it?

Answer 1

They are photoluminescent strips and need to be charged for 10 minutes prior too the first flight of the day.

Question 2

How long would the emergency lighting last?

Answer 2

The batteries will provide approximately 15 minutes of power.

Question 3

Is it possible for the flight attendant to activate the emergency lightings if the cockpit emergency light switch is set to the OFF position?

Answer 3

Yes; the flight attendant may override the cockpit switch and turn on the emergency lighting anytime.

Question 4

Can the emergency light batteries be charged while they are in use?

Answer 4

No; the batteries are only charged when the emergency light switch is in the ARM position and the lights are not used.

Question 5

When would the emergency lights illuminate automatically in the ARM position?

Answer 5

During an electrical emergency and with power being supplied by the dedicated batteries.

Question 6

Will the nose-wheel taxi and landing light remain illuminated following gear retraction?

Answer 6

No.

Question 7

What is the power source of the nose-wheel taxi and landing light?

Answer 7

Shed buses.

Question 8

What is the power source of the courtesy light?

Answer 8

Hot battery bus 2. If the switch is left ON or in AUTO, batt 2 will be depleted.