Canopy System Flashcards
Which canopy section(s) provide enhanced birdstrike protection?
Windscreen and front transparency
What do the following steps allow you to do:
- Press and hold the unlock button
- Rotate exterior canopy handle clockwise to open
- Lift the canopy to its full open position
Open the canopy from the outside
When closing the canopy from the inside, the canopy has been properly latched when what has happened?
Mechanical green indicator is visible
What indications will you get if the canopy is unlocked?
MASTER CAUT switchlight and CANOPY annunciator
The canopy shall not be opened on the ground when surface winds exceed how many knots?
40
The CFS function automatically during ejection, or can be activated by which CFS handles?
Internal or external
Which control will fracture the front cockpit canopy transparency only?
Front cockpit CFS handle
True or false: In order for the CFS to be activated, aircraft electrical power must be available
False
FLSC is used on the front transparency instead of MDC. Why?
FLSC is more powerful than MDC and can cut the thicker front transparency
What are the major systems of the T-6A canopy?
- Locking/latching
- Sealing
- Defog
- Fracturing
What is the purpose of the CFS?
Provide emergency egress if the canopy will not open normally
Activating the left external CFS handle will do what?
Activate the explosives for both the front and rear cockpit transparencies
To safely activate the fracturing system using an external CFS handle, what do you do?
Face away from the aircraft and pull the CFS lanyard to its full length of 10 feet
An internal CFS handle located on the left console in the front cockpit allows activation of the fracturing system for what?
Front cockpit transparency only
The pneumatic canopy pressure seal inflates when what two things happen?
- Engine bleed air inflow is available
- Weight is off the right main landing gear
