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 Test 20.02.2010  

Test

Using the test panel the different cockpit-systems can be checked. By activating the switch on the test panel, the corresponding Warning and Caution-Lights, as well as audio signals are turned on for test. The panel is located on the left console.

The panel and his elements
Pictures from the Test Panel


The panel and his elements

Test


Element Type Position Information
FIRE & OHEAT DETECT Button - Checks continuity of both systems and illuminates the ENG FIRE warning light and the OVERHEAT caution light and provides a CSFDR special event data save if depressed in flight.
OXY OTY 2-Way switch OXY OTY Test the oxygen mechanism. Check, if the warning light and the master caution light goes on, if the oxygen goes under 1 litre.
OFF Test off.
MAL & IND LTS Button - Check all malfunction and indicator lights.
PROBE HEAT 3-Way switch PROBE HEAT Applies probe heat on the ground
OFF Applies probe heat only when airborne
TEST Performs a test of the probe heating system
EPU GEN 2-Way switch EPU GEN Allows the EPU to be tested on the ground without hydrazine
OFF Deenergized position
FLCS PWR 4-Status light
(green)
A=R 1 Illiminate to indicate proper power output of FLCC during FLCS power test.
B=R 2 Illiminate to indicate proper power output of FLCC during FLCS power test.
C=L 1 Illiminate to indicate proper power output of FLCC during FLCS power test.
D=L 2 Illiminate to indicate proper power output of FLCC during FLCS power test.
Test switch 3-Way switch TEST When MAIN PWR switch is in MAIN PWR: Tests FLCC power output.
When MAIN PWR switch is in BATT: Tests FLCC power output on aircraft battery.
NORM When MAIN PWR switch is in MAIN PWR: Normal position. Tests EPU PMG power availability during EPU/GEN test on ground.
When MAIN PWR switch is in BATT: Not used.
MAINT For maintenance use on the ground. Inoperative in flight.
STICK CONTROL
(only model D)
2-Way switch AFT The stick is control from the read seat
FWD The stick is control from the front seat

Note:
The showed panel drawing is a drawing with can be downloaded from my page Documents, plans and diagrams from the F-16.


Pictures from the Test Panel


Model C

Model C

Model C

Model C

Model D
 

Note:
To zoom please select the picture with your mouse.

Source:
Picture No. 4 was provided by Kostas Kefalas.


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