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to provide room for additional instruments without defacing the panel. Two ash trays, key type switch,
new type compass and two glove compartments are standard equipment in addition to oil temperature,
oil pressure, tachometer, altimeter and airspeed instruments. The carburetor heater control, switch, cabin
heater control, throttle, mixture control and fuel shut-off are mounted on a sub-instrument panel located
between the control columns and readily accessible to both occupants.

BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT

The baggage compartment is enclosed with a hinged lid which can be used as a shelf when closed.

AUXILIARY FUEL VALVE

The auxiliary fuel valve is located on the left side of the cabin directly below the instrument panel.

Caution – Very Important: Auxiliary fuel valve should be in “off” position when the aircraft is on the
ground. Failure to close this valve will allow gas to drain back to the auxiliary tank from the main tank
when in a three point position. Fuel should be transferred from auxiliary to main tank during level or
gliding flight only. Always check position of auxiliary fuel valve before landing and turn to off position.

WINDOWS AND WINDSHIELD
Plexiglas is used throughout assuring a minimum of discoloration due to exposure. Door windows are
aluminum reinforced, sliding in felt insulated channel, which is an integral part of the door frame assembly.

Plexiglas is secured in the rear windows with Aluminastic compound and reinforced with aluminum alloy
channel. This method of installation insures a watertight seal.

The one piece moulded windshield provides unobstructed visibility never before offered in the light plane
field.

CARE OF PLEXIGLAS

To clean Plexiglas, flush the surface with plenty of water using the bare hand to feel and dislodge caked
dirt or mud. A grit-free soft cloth or chamois may be used, but to guarantee against the introduction of dirt
and possible scratching, the bare hand is preferable.

Kerosene or hexene (not aviation or ethyl gasoline) may be used to remove grease or oil.

Do not use acetone, carbon tetrachloride, fire extinguisher, or deicing fluids or lacquer thinners since these
strong solvents attack and may soften the Plexiglas. Never use dirty oily rags to clean Plexiglas.

Do not use kitchen scouring compounds which contain abrasives and will scratch Plexiglas.

If, after washing, no scratches are apparent on the Plexiglas surface apply wax as directed below. However,

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