DIAMOND AIRCRAFT
DA 20/100 Flight Manual
Description
Doc # 202-100-VLA
20 December, 2000
Page
Issue 1
7 - 9
7.8. CANOPY
Locking:
The canopy is closed by pulling down on the forward handles on the canopy frame. Locking the canopy is
accomplished by pushing forward on the two locking handles on the left and right side of the frame.
To lock
:
Push both LH and RH locking handles forward.
To unlock
:
Pull both LH and RH locking handles backwards.
A canopy locking warning light, located in the upper center section of the instrument panel, indicates the
status of the canopy’s locking mechanism. If the canopy locking warning light is illuminated, the canopy is
not locked properly.
In an emergency situation, the canopy can be opened from the outside LH side, by sliding the locking
handle backward and pulling the emergency release lever forward to a stop and lifting up.
CAUTION
Before starting the engine, the canopy must be closed and locked.
NOTE
The Master Switch must be ON for the Canopy Locking Warning Light to be operational.