Canopy

Question 1

Warnings Prior to Closing Canopy:

1.
2.
3.

Answer 1

Warnings Prior to Closing Canopy:

1. Helmet on visor lowered
2. No personnel within 10m of CFS Blast area, forward of training edge
3. Any personnel within must be shielded beneath wing

Question 2

How to we close the Canopy?

Answer 2

Canopy Open Latch Release Handle

Question 3

2 Components of The Locking Mechanism?

Answer 3

Lock Stop and internal Operating Lever

Question 4

What does a Canopy Fracturing System Consist?

Answer 4

A length of Miniature Detonating Cord (MDC) that is bonded in the front canopy

Question 5

3 Ways to activate the Canopy Fracturing System

Answer 5

1. Automatically detonate when front ejection seat moves up the guide rails
2. Manually detonate by internal CFS Handle
3. Manually through the operation of left or right external CFS handles

Question 6

Procedure for external CFS activiation

Answer 6

Move yellow cover, push button to release the handle, pull handle 15ft away from aircraft