T-45A UJPT, E2-C2, ADV, & IUT Eng-15
Egress System
PRESENTATION
I.
Canopy 1.3.5.1.4.5
Sg 1, fr 1
Lesson Organization
NOTE: Constructed of two joined and molded
acrylic sheets, the canopy is hinged on the right and
unlocks with the internal operating levers or external
operating handle. The sideways-opening canopy is
manually operated and can be secured in any
desired position. The aft windscreen is attached to
the canopy and provides separation between the
fwd and aft cockpits and wind blast protection for the
aft cockpit in case of a forward windscreen failure.
A.
Shell: provides crew members a sealed
Sg 1, fr 2
transparent enclosure
B.
Frame
1.
Components
a.
Fwd and aft rear view mirrors
CANOPY COMPONENTS
b.
Fwd and aft canopy control levers
c.
Canopy external handle lever
d.
Standby compass
e.
Canopy grab handle
f.
Canopy damper/locking strut
g.
Mild detonating cord (MDC) firing
handle
2.
Function: reinforces canopy, adds rigidity,
forms attachment and locking points for
canopy shell
(8-03) Original
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