FLIGHT MANUAL TSA-M, VARIANT S6
Doc.-No.: P400-006.000 E
Page: 7-18
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Date of Issue: 07. October 2008
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7.10 Canopy and Cockpit _____________________________
7.10.1 Canopy
The canopy is made of plexiglas and framed by a thin canopy-frame made of
CFC. This setup allows for good all-round-visibility. The canopy is hinged at the
front of the cockpit and opens in a forward direction. A convenient entry is
therefore possible. The opening of the canopy is supported by two gas-
pressurized springs at the front. When on the ground, it is secured against being
opened by gusts with a rebound-strap.
The canopy is locked with two ergonomically-located white levers, at the left and
right side of the cockpit frame. At the rear it is also locked by a rear canopy-
hook. (This so called „Roeger-hook“ hook is designed to hold the rear of the
canopy down at the beginning of the canopy-jettison-procedure and causes it to
rotate upwards and be torn away.)
Warning:
For canopy-jettison, ONLY pull the canopy-jettison-handle.
The rear canopy-hook („Roeger-hook“) MUST remain
engaged.
Caution:
Disconnect the rebound-strap of the canopy before T/O. In
case of canopy-jettison, the rebound-strap might prevent the
canopy from being torn away.
Locks for the side-windows can be ordered optionally. This prevents
unauthorized personnel from having access to the aircraft.
Caution:
The side-windows may NOT be locked during flight. In case
of an emergency, this would make rescue attempts more
difficult.
