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I have noticed this overhead instrument panel. It is convered by a transparent plastic lid with a small hole in the middle. Inside it has lot of switches. What is it supposed to do and who operates the same?

I couldn't find an exact picture, but the below image highlights the area where the panel is:

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That panel you saw is the forward cabin circuit breaker panel. There is also an aft one.

It is used by maintenance personnel and cabin crew. For example if a toilet becomes inoperative, pulling the 'vacuum sys C/B' for 30 seconds might solve the issue.

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  • $\begingroup$ Thanks. Is there an enlarged image where I can see the labels of the buttons. $\endgroup$
    – Firee
    Commented May 30, 2018 at 9:37
  • $\begingroup$ @Firee - Here you go: i.sstatic.net/AMntU.png :) $\endgroup$
    – user14897
    Commented May 30, 2018 at 9:45
  • $\begingroup$ Interesting. Didn't know passenger reading lights are controlled from here. Also, it is quite high up, can cabin crew reach it easily? I never saw anyone operating those buttons. $\endgroup$
    – Firee
    Commented May 30, 2018 at 9:58
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    $\begingroup$ The reading lights are controlled from the seats. That's the circuit breaker, it cuts the power supply to the reading lights -- sort of like the home circuit breakers. $\endgroup$
    – user14897
    Commented May 30, 2018 at 10:12
  • $\begingroup$ @JeffreyBosboom - a cargo loading system, why not ask a new question? it is interesting and more people will see it that way. $\endgroup$
    – user14897
    Commented Jun 1, 2018 at 7:53

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