Egress System
T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-15
C.
Cockpit controls/indicators and operational
characteristics 1.3.5.1.4.6
1.
Fwd/aft canopy control levers
Sg 1, fr 4
(2 overlays)
Fig 1: Canopy
Control Levers
Figure 1: CANOPY CONTROL LEVERS
a.
Location: fwd/aft left inside edge of canopy
b.
Function: lock/unlock canopy locks and canopy
lock strut
(1) Levers mechanically linked to each other
Overlay 1
and to external operating handle.
Interconnecting
Linkage
(2) Safety catches disengage locking mechan-
Overlay 2
ism to allow aft movement of canopy
Safety Catches
control lever. Full forward movement of
canopy control lever allows safety catch
engagement
NOTE: When either canopy control lever is
held fully aft, the canopy swings partially
open, a torque bar taking the weight of the
canopy allows it to be manually positioned.
When released the canopy is held in the
selected position.
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