Cessna 182T 2001, Pilot Operating Handbook

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CESSNA SECTION 7
MODEL 182T AIRPLANE & SYSTEMS DESCRIPTION
A manually adustable seat belt/shoulder harness assembly is
available for all seats.
To use the manually adjustable seat belt/shoulder harness,
fasten and adjust the seat belt/shoulder harness first. Lengthen the
seat belt as required by pulling on the release strap on the belt.
Snap the connecting link firmly into the buckle, then adjust to
length. A properly adjusted harness will permit the occupant to lean
forward enough to sit erect, but prevent excessive forward
movement and contact with objects during sudden deceleration.
Also, the pilot must have the freedom to reach all controls easily.
Disconnecting the manually adjustable seat belt/shoulder
harness is accomplished by pushing the button on the buckle to
release the connecting link.
ENTRANCE DOORS AND CABIN WINDOWS
Entry to, and exit from the airplane is accomplished through
either of two entry doors, one on each side of the cabin at the front
seat positions (refer to Section 6 for cabin and cabin door
dimensions). The doors incorporate a recessed exterior door
handle, a conventional interior door handle, a key operated door
lock (left door only), a door stop mechanism, and openable windows
in both the left and right doors.
NOTE
The door latch design on this model requires that the
outside door handle on the pilot and front passenger doors
be extended out whenever the doors are open. When
closing the door, do not attempt to push the door handle in
until the door is fully shut.
To open the doors from outside the airplane, utilize the recessed
door handle near the aft edge of either door by grasping the forward
edge of the handle and pulling outboard. To close or open the doors
from inside the airplane, use the combination door handle and arm
rest. The inside door handle has three positions and a placard at its
base which reads OPEN, CLOSE, and LOCK. The handle is spring
loaded to the CLOSE (up) position. When the door has been pulled
shut and latched, lock it by rotating the door handle forward to the
LOCK position (flush with the arm rest). When the handle is rotated
to the LOCK position, an over center action will hold it in that
position. Both cabin doors should be locked prior to flight, and
should not be opened intentionally during flight.
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