ZLIN AIRCRAFT a.s.
Chapter 7
Z 242 L Flight Manual
Description of the aircraft and its systems
REVISION No. 3
25.2.2017
EASA Approved
7 - 15
7.21
DOORS, WINDOWS AND EXITS
The aircraft is equipped with cockpit canopy. The canopy is opened by sliding forward and it is
provided with an emergency jettisoning mechanism. Securing the cockpit canopy in its open
position on ground enables the arrestment lever, located on the canopy frame left side. Canopy
lock is controlled by a door handle located on the top of the canopy frame. In closed position the
handle points backward. To open the canopy, rotate the lever through 180
o
forward and slide the
canopy forward. The canopy can be locked from outside by key during airplane parking.
Canopy emergency jettisoning:
The lever for emergency release is located both on the left and on the right sides of the cockpit,
it is painted red and provided with a seal. The lever is controlled a sliding mechanism to the
airframe, which unlocked the pins connecting canopy frame with airframe sleight bell in strip
guide. The emergency jettisoning handles do not control canopy lock opening!
1 - sliding canopy
1 - canopy emergency jettisoning lever
2 - cockpit glass
2 - cockpit canopy hinges
3 - cooling windows
3 - door handle with lock for cockpit opened
4 - installation of emergency hammer (see 7.65)
Fig. 7-8 Diagram of cockpit sliding canopy with emergency jettisoning mechanism