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Section 7
Description and Operation of Aircraft and Systems
Pilot´s Operating Handbook
EXTRA 300LT
7.14 BAGGAGE COMPARTMENT
A baggage compartment is installed behind the pilot’s seat in the aft main fuselage cover.
The compartment may be used only for low density items such as clothes. It is limited to a
baggage weight of 10 kg (22 lbs). The use of baggage is limited to operation in the normal
catgegory.
The compartment consists of a main (7, Figure 5) and a front partition (11). It is accessible
by a door (1) from the left aircraft outside. The door is hinged (2) on the upper edge and
latched by two lockes (3, 4) on the lower edge. The front lock is a key lock (4). In the open
position the door can be hold in place by a support rod (13) which is plugged into a hole (12)
at the forward edge of the door frame. This rod is fastened by a clamp (15) at the inside of the
door when not in use. The inside of the door also carries the baggage compartment placard
(14).
To open the door:
1. Unlock the front lock (4) with the key if applicable.
2. Press the buttons on the locks (5).
3. Swivel up the door and secure in the upper position by fastening the support rod (12, 13).
To close the door:
1. Fasten the support rod (13) in the clamp (15) inside the door.
2. Swivel down the door
3. Close the locks by pressing down the lock levers (6).
4. Lock the front lock (4) with the key if applicable.
Three tie-down straps (9) and a baggage net are provided to secure baggage and other items
in the compartment. The two tie-down straps in the main partition are arranged diagonally.
The straps are guided through slotted anchor plates (10) and can be fastened and tightened
by cam buckles (9). Eye-bolts (8, 10) are provided in which the baggage net hooks can be
clipped.
CAUTION
If not adequately restrained, baggage compartment items may pose a projectile
hazard to cockpit occupants and/or the aircraft structure in the event of rapid
deceleration. Secure all baggage items with tie-down straps and the baggage net.
Use the front partition of the baggage compartment preferential.
To secure the baggage:
1. Loosen the tie-down straps by means of the cam buckles (9).
2. Position baggage below the tie down straps.
3. Tighten the tie-down straps by means of the cam buckles (9).
4. Position baggage net over the baggage
5. Clip the baggage net hooks into the eye-bolts (8, 10).
7.15 LANDING LIGHT
To improve visibility during landing approach a landing light is integrated in the RH lower
cowling. The landing light is controlled by the LANDING LIGHT switch on the right instrument
panel. The system is protected by the LANDING LIGHT circuit breaker.