SECTION
I
DESCRIPTION OF SYSTEMS & STRUCTURES
The
Model AA-5 is a four-place, all metal, low-wing monoplane.
It
is powered
by
a
150
horsepower Lycoming four-cylinder, horizontally
opposed engine with a fixed-pitch metal propeller.
Airframe
components
such as wings, fuselage
and
tail assemblies
employ high-strength adhesive bonding
of
aluminum
sheet
metal
to
ribs
and bulkheads.
The
cabin area is
constructed
primarily
of
bonded
aluminum
honeycomb
panel.
CABIN DESCRIPTION
1. CABIN DOME
LIGHT
A cabin
dome
light
is
provided for illuminating
the
seating area
and
baggage
compartment.
It
is controlled by a 3-position
rocker
switch which
is
located
on
the
fuselage side panel
to
the
left
of
the
pilot's
control
wheel. This location provides easy operation by
the
pilot
when in flight, and also convenient access from
the
outside
when entering
the
aircraft
at
night. The switch forward position
illuminates
the
front
cabin area,
the
center position
is
off,
and
the
aft
position illuminates
both
the
front
and rear cabin areas.
It
is
energized directly from
the
battery
regardless
of
the
master switch
position.
2. SEAT
AND
BELTS
Contoured
front
seats are individually adjustable fore
and
aft
using
the
adjustment
levers located
on
the
outboard
side
of
each seat. The
front
seat
backs fold forward for easy access
to
the
rear seat.
NOTE
Shoulder
belts are provided for
your
safety.
Be
sure to use them.
The
shoulder
belt
fastens
to
the
end
of
the
outboard
lap belt,
allowing
both
belts
to
be
fastened
or
removed in
one
operation.
Lap and shoulder belts may
be
neatly stowed
by
hanging them
on
the
side panel
supports
provided.
Lap belts should
be
adjusted
to
lie low on
the
hips,
without
any
slack. Shoulder belts should lie over
the
outer
shoulder
and
across
the
chest, with
just
enough slack
to
reach all controls comfortably.
3. CARGO
CONFIGURATION
The
rear
seat
and
seat
back may be folded forward
to
provide a
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