Center instrument panel.

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center instrument panel

    1. ENGINE FIRE PANEL.
    2. ART (Automatic Reserve Thrust) SWITCH.
    AUTO/OFF position, see also no 7. The ART system provides automatic engine failure detection and subsequent thrust increase to maximum takeoff thrust on the operating engine. This is a function in the engine fuel control.
    3. GEAR DOOR OPEN light.
    4. LANDING GEAR lights.
    5. LANDING GEAR handle.
    6. THRUST RATING PANEL.
    7. ART LIGHT.
    ART READY light (green) indicates that the ART system is configured for take off.
    ART light (amber) indicates that the ART system is activated.
    8. WHEEL NOT TURNING light.
    ON when any wheel is turning 20%lower than the average of the remaining main gear wheels.
    9. FUEL QTY DISPLAY.
    10. SYSTEM PANEL.
    11. ENGINE PANEL.
    12. STANDBY ALTITUDE/AIRSPEED INDICATOR.
    13. STANDBY HORIZON.
    14. GEAR HANDLE RELEASE button.