Figure 9-2 T-6A Instrument Panel Lighting

T-6A CONTACT

CHAPTER NINE

Figure 9-2 T-6A Instrument Panel Lighting

904.

START

The start will be accomplished in the same manner as daylight operations except the NAV lights

switch will be in the ON position and the ANTI-COLLISION (strobe) lights will be OFF.

Cockpit lights will dim during start, so it is recommended you turn the INST FLOOD lights

FULL BRIGHT before starting. After start, continue to dim the INST FLOOD lights and LEDs

as your eyes become adjusted to the darkness.

When the pilot is ready for the start, he/she will signal the lineman by rotating the flashlight at

the lineman or if ambient light permits use appropriate hand signals for clearance to start. The

lineman will repeat the signal with the wand or appropriate hand signal and man the fire

extinguisher for the start.

Upon completion of the start, signal the lineman to remove the chocks by moving the flashlight

alternately from shoulder to shoulder and hold the brakes while the chocks are removed. The

lineman will taxi the aircraft out of the chocks for a normal brake check using his/her wands.

905.

TAXI

Caution must be exercised to prevent excessive taxi speeds caused by lack of outside references

and depth perception. Landing and taxi lights should be used during all night taxi evolutions in

areas not adequately illuminated. Consideration will be given to courteous use of lights to avoid

the disorientation of other aircraft, ground support, and tower personnel. Taxiing is only

permitted on lighted, authorized taxiways. If there is any doubt as to your position on the field or

any confusion caused by light signals, STOP!

NIGHT CONTACT

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