SECTION 3
PS-POH-1-1-13
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
Date: 2014-06-17
3-13
EASA approved Rev. No.: -
3.26 Inadvertent canopy opening during takeoff
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During takeoff – aircraft rotation occurs,
the canopy opens approximately 50 mm.
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During climb and descent with airspeed at 60-75 KIAS,
the canopy stays opened 50-80 mm.
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During horizontal flight with airspeed at 60-80 KIAS,
the canopy stays opened 50-80 mm.
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In all above-mentioned cases – there are no flight problems, no vibrations,
good aircraft control, and no change of flight characteristics.
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It is not possible to close the canopy.
Recommended procedure if the canopy opens during takeoff:
1.
DO NOT TRY TO CLOSE THE CANOPY!
2. Continue the takeoff
3. Climb to the safe altitude
- maintain airspeed at 62 KIAS
4. Continue to fly the normal traffic pattern (circuit)
- max. airspeed 75 KIAS
5. Land
- after stopping, close and lock the canopy
Recommendation:
- Before takeoff, manually check the canopy is
locked by pushing on the canopy upwards.
CAUTION
During the flight, approach and landing - do not perform any slipping.
