Textron Cessna C172S PIM, Pilot Operating Handbook

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SECTION 7 CESSNA
AIRPLANE AND SYSTEM DESCRIPTION MODEL 172S NAV III
GFC 700 AFCS
U.S.
INSTRUMENT PANEL
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CENTER PANEL LAYOUT
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The standby instrument cluster is in the center instrument panel below
the audio panel. A conventional (mechanical) airspeed indicator and a
sensitive aneroid altimeter are on each side of the vacuum-powered
attitude indicator. The pitot-static instruments share the airplane pitot
head and static ports with the air data computer. The attitude indicator
features a low vacuum flag to provide immediate warning of vacuum
system failure.
The engine controls are found on the lower center instrument panel
below the standby instrument cluster. The controls are conventional
push-pull-type controls for throttle and mixture. See ENGINE
description in this section for operating information.
The alternate static air valve is found adjacent to the throttle control.
Refer to the PITOT-STATIC SYSTEM AND INSTRUMENTS description
in this section for operating information.
The wing flap control lever and indicator are found at the lower right
side of the center panel. Refer to the WING FLAP SYSTEM description
in this section for operating information.
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