SY209

Question 1

Select the INCORRECT statement below.

a. The locking/latching system locks and unlocks the canopy.
b. The canopy fracturing system can be used for emergency egress if the canopy cannot be opened.
c. The locking/latching system prevents cabin air leaks.
d. The defog system controls condensation and improves pilot visibility.

Answer 1

c. The locking/latching system prevents cabin air leaks.

It’s the sealing system that prevents cabin air leaks

Question 2

Where is the canopy lock release handle located?

Answer 2

Right side of each cockpit

Question 3

How do you open the canopy from the outside?

Answer 3

1. Press and hold the unlock button.
2. Rotate exterior canopy handle clockwise to OPEN.
3. Lift the canopy to its full open position.

Question 4

When closing the canopy from the inside, when has the canopy been properly latched?

Answer 4

When the mechanical green indicator is visible

Question 5

What indications will you get if the canopy is unlocked?

Answer 5

MASTER WARN switchlight and CANOPY annunciator

Question 6

The canopy shall not be opened on the ground when surface winds exceed how many knots?

Answer 6

40 knots

Question 7

The CFS functions automatically during ejection or in what other way?

Answer 7

By internally or externally pulling the CFS handle

Question 8

Which control will fracture the front cockpit canopy transparency only?

Answer 8

Front cockpit CFS handle

Question 9

In order for the CFS to be activated, aircraft electrical power must be available.

Answer 9

FALSE, it uses piezoelectric crystals to generate an electrical current

Question 10

Why is FLSC used on the front transparency instead of MDC which is only in the rear transparency?

Answer 10

FLSC is more powerful than MDC and can cut the thicker front transparency

Question 11

What control activates the CFS system from the inside?

Answer 11

The CFS handle in either cockpit

Question 12

What are the major systems of the T-6A canopy?

Answer 12

Locking/latching, sealing, defog, and fracturing

Question 13

What is the purpose of the CFS?

Answer 13

To provide emergency egress if the canopy will not open normally

Question 14

What do you check to see if the canopy properly latched from the inside?

Answer 14

The mechanical green indicator is visible on the left side of canopy

Question 15

What will activating the left external CFS handle do?

Answer 15

Activate the explosives for both the front and rear cockpit transparencies

Question 16

What should you do in order to safely activate the fracturing system using an external CFS handle?

Answer 16

Face away from the aircraft and pull the CFS lanyard to its full length of 10 feet

Question 17

The internal CFS handle located on the left console in the front cockpit allows activation of what
fracturing system?

Answer 17

Front cockpit transparency only

Question 18

When does the pneumatic canopy pressure seal inflate?

Answer 18

When engine bleed air inflow is available AND weight is off the right main landing gear

Question 19

Which canopy section(s) provide enhanced birdstrike protection?

Answer 19

Windscreen and front transparency