CHAPTER 33 LIGHTING

33-00-00 LIGHTING

GENERAL

The aireraft lighting system includes interior and exterior illumination and a caution light system.
The interior lighting consists of six general cabin lights, two cockpit utility lights, a cockpit dome
light, passenger reading lights, an entrance light, forward and aft baggage compartment lights, and
cabin sign lights. An airstairs door light on the fuselage exterior is in circuit with the entrance light.

All lights operate from the aircraft 28 VDC power supply system. Individual circuits are protected
by thermal push-pull circuits breakers.

FLIGHT COMPARTMENT LIGHTING

33-10-00

GENERAL

The flight compartment lights include pilot and co-pilot utility lights, panel lighting, and the caution
lights. As a customer option (Mod 8.0.0.6071)a dome light ca be fitted on the overhead console.

The panel and instrument lighting is controlled and supplied as follows: the brilliance of the lights
is selected by rheostat dimmers from BRT to DIM.

FLIGHT INSTRUMENTS, ENGINE INSTRUMENTS, AND EMERGENCY PANEL

LIGHTS
The pilot flight instrument panel, engine instrument panel, emergency panel, left-hand radio
panel, the brake hydraulic panel, the pilot oxygen gages, and the magnetic standby compass are
iliminated by lights powered from the left DC bus and controlled with a dimmer control unit. The
PL TENG INST & EMER PNL LTS is on the overhead console below the AC fuse panel. The circuit is
protected by a 5-amp circuit breaker labeled PL T ENG CONS & TRIM PNL LT on the main circuit-
breaker panel.

The trim console panel, overhead console switch panels, intake deflector and flap position
indicator lights and (Post Mod 61478) nose wheel position indicator light are also supplied from
the left DC bus through the PL TENG CONS & TRIM PNL LT circuit breaker, but are dimmed through
the dimmer control marked CONSOLE FLAPS & TRIM PNL LTS. As a customer option (Mod
S.O.O.6161) flap selector and position indicator lights can be fitted.

CO-PILOT FLIGHT INSTRUMENT AND RIGHT RADIO PANEL LIGHTS

The co-pilot flight instrument panel, voltmeter/loadmeter, right-hand radio panel, co-pilot oxygen
gages, hydraulic system gage, DC volt and load meters including de-icing gages (when installed)
are illuminated by lights powered from the right DC bus. These lights are controlled by a dimmer
rheostat labeled COPLT RADIO & VA PNL LTS positioned on the overhead console circuit breaker
panel. The circuits are protected by a 5-amp circuit breaker labeled COPLT RAD & VA PNL LT on the
main circuit breaker panel.

PANEL LIGHTING
White panel lighting is provided by integral

White panel lighting is provided by integral lights in each panel for the flight instruments and
engine instrument panels, trim controls, overhead console, emergency panel, and DC meter panel.

These are miniature lamp assemblies embedded in the control panels to illuminate the panel
lettering. The integral light assemblies consist of a printed circuit on a glass base epoxy resin
material with a miniature lamp cemented to it. The lamp wires are soft soldered to the printed
circuit. The light assemblies are installed into panel cut-outs and secured by serews, wich are
covered with PVC insulation tape. To replace lamps the facing (lighting) panel must be removed
from the associated backing panel to gain access.

On later aircraft, a small +symbol on each panel indicates where the electrical connection
providing power to the lights is on the backside of the panel.

Post lights for instrument lighting were introduced beginning with aircraft serial number 95 to
provide a standard panel configuration more adaptable to customer requirements. The post lamps
are bolted to the panel through the instrument attaching bolts. The lamps used are midget flange
base type 327, with colored filters installed in the lamp caps

TABLE 33-1 CAUTION LIGHTS

The post lights can be easily replaced or changed. Loose post lamp assemblies should be service
promptly, because of the possibility of a short circuit developing in the post lamp base, which may
result in a loss from the same circuit breaker.

Edge lights illuminate the engine instrument panel, the hydraulic pressure gages, overhead
console, the emergency panel, trim controls, DC meter panel, and flap indicator.

CAUTION LIGHTS
GENERAL

The accompanying table 33-1 shows the caution lights, inscriptions, reasons for coming on, and
immediate action to be taken for each caution light on the annunciator panel. It may be folded out
as reference when reading each chapter

NOTE: There are two possible configurations for autofeather system and Beta Back up system
annunciator lights, only one configuration would be installed on the aircraft.

The warning system for Twin Otter aircraft provides a caution light annunciation to the crew of
airplane euipment malfunctions, indications of unsafe operating conditions, wich require
immediate attention, or an indication. Beginning with aircraft serial number 311 an SFAR mod
6/1277 (S/B 6/209 Rev C), a horn was added to sound with the caution light for stall warning and a
bell was added to ring in the event of an engine fire.

An equivalent warning system was available by S.O.O.6033 on earlier serial number aircraft.

Two panels of nine caution lights are installed above the fire emergency panel. The lights are
arranged in three rows on each side of the magnetic standby compass. Each caution light.

Has an amber inscription on a blackground and, when ON, indicates a malfunction (or the system
selected to the off position) of the aircraft systems and can comprise the following:

- L GENERATOR
- R GENERATOR
- L ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
- R ENGINE OIL PRESSURE
- AFT FUEL LOW LEVEL
- FWD FUEL LOW LEVEL
- BOOST PUMP 1 AFT PRESS
- BOOST PUMP 2 AFT PRESS
- BOOST PUMP 1 FWD PRESS
- BOOST PUMP 2 FWD PRESS
- DUCT OVERHEAT
- L 400 CYCLE
- R 400 CYCLE
- RESET PROPS
- LOW PRESS
- L GENERATOR OVERHEAT
- R GENERATOR AVERHEAT
- DOORS UNLOCKED (caution lights are available customer options).

The light assemblies comprising either two or three dual-lamp units are on a caution light panel.in
the case of a duct overheat, low fuel level or low oil pressure condition, or if a generator or boost
pump fails, a circuit is completed in the affected system which provides a ground to bring on the
applicable caution light. Also, if an operating condition arises where the propellers should be reset
to maintain correct flight characteristics, a caution light comes on.

The LOW PRESS light (if fitted) is controlled by a pressure switch in the aircraft pneumatic system
and indicates a fault condition which could affect the aircraft flight instruments or autopilot
system.

IMAGEN

The L or R Generator overheat lights (if fitted) indicate a fault condition (overload or bearing
failure) in the appropriate DC generator. It is accomplished by temperature sensors in each
generator
The DOORS UNLOCKED light (if fitted) will come on if either the airstair door, the right cabin door,
the front or rear baggage compartment doors are not locked. When mod 6/1268 or 6/1239 is
installed, a relay and an airstair door lock switch are added.

A STALL WARN light on the pilot instrument panel is operated by either the upper or lower stall
warning transmitter vane on the wing leading edge.

CAUTION LIGHTS DIMMING/TEST SWITCH

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A three-position switch on the overhead console switch panel is marked CAUTION LT witch DIM,
BRT and TEST positions. The stall warning horn will sound when the caution lights are tested. The
autopilot annunciators, if installed, battery temperature warning light and engine FIRE PULL lights
are not considered part of the caution light system and are tested separately using other switches

The spring-loaded momentary TEST position, a ground is completed to the caution light dimming
control box. This checks all eighteen individual lamps including the battery temperature light and
the beta backup power lever microswitch test light if installed. Unused lights should come on with
a horizontal bar showing the full width of the light.

In the BRT position, relays in the caution lights operate at full brilliance. It is recommended that
the switch be always left in the BRIGHT position unless adjusted, as required, by the crew.

In the DIM position, relays in the caution lights dimming control box are energized, switching a
resistor in series with each caution light.

The DIM an BRT positions provide alternative degrees of lighting brilliance for all caution lights,
Beta range lights, Beta backup disarmed light, autofeather indicator lights, stall warning light, and,
if applicable, wheel ski position indicator lights.

The TEST and DIM positions control the autofeather lights through the caution lights dimming
control box and the beta backup lights, through the beta backup control box. Only the TEST
position operates the STALL WARN light.

CAUTION LIGHTS DIMMING CONTROL BOX

The caution lights dimming control box forms part of the master caution system and consist of an
aluminum alloy box which houses a number of control relays, resistors diodes and a capacitor.
Electrical connection to the box is via two multipin connectors. A wiring diagram of the box
assembly is shown in the wiring diagram manual, PSM 1-63-2W.

POWER SUPPLY
The caution lights are powered from the 28 V left or right DC buses, through circuit breakers for
the individual systems circuits. There are no AC powered caution lights. DC powered oil pressure
and low fuel caution lights provide a backup for the AC powered gages normally used to monitor
these systems when both left and right caution lights are displayed for a system, power for the
lights is obtained from the opposite bus than the system protected by the light, to ensure that
should an electrical failure occur in any one bus system, the caution light will receive power from
the other bus and illuminate to indicate the failure. Loss of the power from one bus would
extinguish all the caution lights powered from that bus if the bus tie switch is not in the normal
position. It is important that the pilot be aware that if one bus is without power, the caution lights
will not accurately reflect the state of the aircraft systems.

The left bus provides power to the R GENERATOR, L ENGINE OIL PRESS, 400 CYCLE, AFT FUEL LOW
LEVEL, PNEUMATIC PRESS, BOOST PUMP 1 FWD. PRESS, BOOST PUMP 1 AFT PRESS, GENERATOR
OVERHEAT R2 DUCT OVERHEAT, and if installed ANTISKID.

The right bus provides power to the L GENERATOR FUEL LOW LEVEL, DOORS UNLOCKED, R ENGINE
OIL PRESS, BOOST PUMP 2 FWD. PRESS, BOOST PUMP 2 AFT PRESS, GENERATOR OVERHEAT PROP
RESET.

There are two bulbs in each caution light assembly. The bulbs are Grimes 327 or MS25237D327
and are similar to the post light lamps.

The test and intensity circuit receives power from the right bus and is protected by a 5-amp circuit
breaker labeled CAUT LT DIM on the main circuit breaker panel.

IMAGEN

COCKPIT UTILITY LIGHTS

Two cockpit utility lights are mounted ind quick release clips, one above each flight compartment
door. Alternatively, they can be mounted on the bulkhead behind the pilot and co-pilot seats. The
lights are controlled by a two-position on /off switch labeled FLIGHT COMP LT on the overhead
console. They may be dimmed by rotating a rheostat switch on the case of each light. The lights
have the capability of illumination in either red or white light controlled with an integral rotating
sleeve at the front of the light. the circuit is powered from the right DC bus and is protected by a 5-
amp circuit breaker labeled FLT COMP LT on the main circuit breaker panel.

COCKPIT DOME LIGHT

A dome light is installed on the flight compartment roof to the right of the overhead console. The
light is powered from the right DC bus through the 5-amp circuit breaker labeled FLT COMP LT on
the main circuit- breaker panel.

Light control is accomplished with a built in two-position ON/OFF pushbutton switch.

The following is an abbreviated description of the maintenance practices and is intended for
training purposes only. For a more detailed description of the practice refer to the task in the
Viking AMM PSM.

MAINTENANCE PRACTICES ADJUSTMENT / TEST OPERATIONAL TEST PANEL

AND INSTRUMENT LIGHTS.
1. With power on buses, operate PL TENG INST & EMER PNL LTS rheostat control to BRT and
check that pilot flight instrument panel, engine instrument panel, emergency panel, left
 hand radio panel, pilot oxygen regulator panel, brake hydraulic guage, and compass lights
come on at full brightness.
2. Turn rheostat control to DIM and check that lights are dimmed
3. Operate CONSOLE FLAP & PNL LTS dimmer control to BRT and check that overhead
console switch panels, intake deflector and flap position indicator lights come on at full
brightness. Switch on aileron trim switch and check that trim panel light comes on.
4. Turn rheostat control to DIM and check that lights are dimmed.
5. Operate COPLT RADIO & VA PNL LTS dimmer control to BRT and check that meter panel,
right hand radio panel, system hydraulic gauge, co-pilot instrument panel and co-pilot
oxygen regulator panel lights come on at full brightness.
6. Turn rheostat control to DIM and check that lights are dimmed

OPERATIONAL TEST CAUTION LIGHTS

1. With power on buses, operate CAUTION LT DIM-BRT-TEST switch to TEST and check that
all caution lights come on at full brightness.
2. Hold switch to TEST and check that beta backup system BETA RANGE and BETA BACKUP
DISARMED lights, autofeather SEL and ARM lights, and STALL WARN light (and Hoorn if
installed) come on. Release switch.
3. Set switch to DIM and check that all lights except STALL WARN are dimmed. Set switch to
BRT and check that lights return to bright.

PASSENGER COMPARTMENT LIGHTS

GENERAL

The passenger compartment lights include cabin lighting passenger reading lights, toilet light, and
warning sign lights.

DESCRIPTION

CABIN LIGHTING

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