A. System FunctionThe cabin lighting system gives lighting to the cabin and the gallery. The system also controls the attendant call lights, the no-smoking signs and the fasten seat-belt signs.
B. System ComponentsThe primary components of the system are the:
- Ballast units
- Passenger Service Units (PSU) (Ref. Fig 1)
- Fluorescent lights (Ref. Fig. 2)
- Vestibule lights (Ref. Fig. 3)
- Return-to-seat indicator (Ref. Fig. 4)
C. System OperationThe system gives lighting to the:
- Cabin (ceiling, cove and window-wash lights)
- PSU (reading lights)
- Vestibules (forward and aft lights)
The system also supplies the lighting for the:
- Fasten seat-belt signs
- No-smoking sings
- Return-to-seat indicator
- Attendant call lights