Where is the control switch for the Standby Compass Light?

Where is the control switch for the Standby Compass Light?

• A. Overhead Panel
• B. Cockpit Floor Panel
• C. Right Side Console
• D. Ceiling Panel

Answer: (A)

The standby compass light is controlled from the Overhead Panel. This area houses most of the cockpit’s lighting controls, so placing the switch there lets either pilot illuminate the standby compass without fumbling through other panels or controls. The compass itself is a backup navigation aid, and having its light on a readily accessible overhead switch keeps reading the heading quick and easy in low light or when primary instruments are out. The floor panel, the right side console, or a ceiling panel aren’t where this specific lighting control is kept, since they’re used for different systems or aren’t as conveniently located for quick access.

The standby compass light is controlled from the Overhead Panel. This area houses most of the cockpit’s lighting controls, so placing the switch there lets either pilot illuminate the standby compass without fumbling through other panels or controls. The compass itself is a backup navigation aid, and having its light on a readily accessible overhead switch keeps reading the heading quick and easy in low light or when primary instruments are out. The floor panel, the right side console, or a ceiling panel aren’t where this specific lighting control is kept, since they’re used for different systems or aren’t as conveniently located for quick access.