I started the day by running the Garmin 496 GPS data out cable to the Advanced Flight Systems AFS 3500 display system and also for eventual use by the autopilot. Then I returned to the installation of the cockpit night lighting system. By the end of the day I had completely wired the foot well, compass, map and glareshield lights. By the time I was finished it was after darkness had fallen so I was able to conduct a realistic test of the system from fully dim to fully bright. The accompanying photo is the full bright position.
Lights dimmer fully wired and connector back shell installed
Testing the cockipt lighting system in actual night conditions
