Egress System
T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-15
(3) UNLOCKED decal located under canopy
Sg 1, fr 7
control levers safety catches visible when
Canopy Controls
safety catch is not fully engaged and
canopy is not locked
NOTE: Canopy should not be operated or
remain open with side winds greater than
45 knots; when opening or closing, with
winds greater than 20 knots, the nose of
the aircraft should be pointed into the wind
if possible.
2.
Canopy external handle
Sg 1, fr 9
Canopy External
Handle
a.
Location: front port side
Fig 1: Canopy
Control Levers
b.
Function: locks/unlocks canopy from outside
(1) Vertical position - unlocked
(2) Horizontal position - locked
NOTE: To operate the canopy external
handle, press the pressure plate and then
rotate the handle in a clockwise direction.
3.
Canopy open (CANOPY) caution light
Sg 1, fr 10
Canopy Caution Light
a.
Location: caution advisory panel, both cockpits
b.
Function: indicates canopy not locked
NOTE: Illumination of the MASTER ALERT
light and the presence of the caution tone will
accompany the CANOPY caution light when the
throttle is advanced past 95%. If the CANOPY
caution light is illuminated, check the canopy
control levers for full engagement (no
UNLOCKED decal showing) and have ground
personnel check the canopy external handle.
(9-98) Original
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