XtremeAIR XA41, Maintenance Manual

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Maintenance Manual XA41/XA42
AMM-XA42-0040-001 C.00
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Chapter 52 25.09.2018
52-00-00 GENERAL
The canopy frame is a carbon-fiber construction and has an acrylic canopy glass. The
composite parts have different protective layers: a polyester layer, an acrylic filler and an
acrylic paint to prevent damage to the structure because of moisture and UV radiation.
To repair the canopy composite parts, refer to chapter 51.
To remove the canopy:
1
Open the canopy.
Before you disconnect the retaining strap, hold the canopy safely to prevent damage.
2
Remove the retaining strap from the fuselage side (stringer). Refer to Figure 52-1,
section A-A.
While you disconnect the canopy hinge bolts, hold the canopy safely to prevent damage.
3 Remove the screws from each of the three canopy hinge bolts.
4 Remove the canopy hinge bolts. (On the XA42: Pull the front and center bolts aft.
Pull the rear bolt forward). Refer to Figure 52-1, detail X and Y.
5 Remove the canopy.
6 Assemble the canopy in the opposite sequence. Lubricate the bolts with grease.
Make sure that you put the shim washers at the hinges in their initial positions.
7 The contour of the canopy interface must accurately align with the contour of the
fuselage. Steps are not permitted. Make sure that you can open and close the
canopy freely. Make sure that the canopy latch engages correctly.
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