T-45A UJPT, E2-C2, ADV, & IUT Eng-15
Egress System
nose of the aircraft should be
pointed into the wind if possible.
2.
Canopy external handle
Sg 1, fr 5
a.
Location: front port side
b.
Function: locks/unlocks canopy from
outside
(1) Vertical position - unlocked
CANOPY EXTERNAL HANDLE
(2) Horizontal position - locked
NOTE: To operate the canopy
external handle, press the
pressure plate where the handle
rotates, and then rotate the handle
in a clockwise direction.
3.
Canopy open (CANOPY) caution light
Sg 1, fr 6
a.
Location: warning/caution panel
(WCP), both cockpits
b.
Function: indicates canopy not locked
NOTE: Illumination of the MSTR
ALERT light and the presence of the
CANOPY CAUTION LIGHT
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
Sg 1, fr 7
showing) and have ground personnel
check the canopy external handle.
4.
Canopy damper/locking strut
a.
Location: fwd cockpit, right side
b.
Function: locks canopy in any position
CANOPY DAMPER/LOCKING STRUT
and prevents rapid opening and
closing
(8-03) Original
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