2.2.1.
Access Ramp
The access ramp is the walkway between the exterior platform and the entrance to the simulator. It has
a guard rail on each side and pressure sensitive mats covering the floor. Figure 2-2 illustrates the location
of the access ramp in the down position. The access ramp will raise vertically when the motion system
is enabled and lower when motion is deactivated.
2.2.2.
Back Porch
The back porch is the walkway surrounding the exterior of the simulator. The area directly in front of the
simulator entrance is covered with a pressure sensitive mat. Figure 2-2 illustrates the location of the back
porch of the simulator.
Instructor
Compartment
Cockpit
Area
Instructor
Station
Console
Instructor/
Observer Seats
Exterior
Platform
Access
Ramp
Back Porch
Figure 2-2. Simulator Floor Plan (View From Top)
TM-3-B 737-IOS1-007
EXTERIOR CONTROLS AND INDICATORS
FSI-SSD
2-2
Operation (NT IOS)
B 737
JAN 2001