Diamond DA20-C1 Maintenance Manual page 39

DA20-C1 AMM
8. Put a strap around the canopy grip at the top.
Attach the spring scale to the strap.
- Pull the spring scale straight aft
- Measure and record the force necessary
to move the grip to the unlocked position
- If necessary, adjust the friction adjusting
screw to give the correct force.
9. Do steps 1 through 8 for the other grip.
C. The Canopy Latch Force Test - Canopies With External Handles
1. Close the canopy.
2. Set the GEN/BAT switch to ON.
3. Make sure the canopy warning light goes off.
- Set the GEN/BAT switch to OFF.
4. Put a strap around the canopy grip at the top.
Attach the spring scale to the strap.
- Pull the spring scale straight aft and up at
approximately 30 degrees
- Measure and record the force necessary
to move the grip to the unlocked position
- If necessary, adjust the force required to
move the grip.
5. Do steps 1 through 4 for the other grip.
DA201-C1
Rev 16
Detail Steps/Work Items
Detail Steps/Work Items
52-10-00
Key Items/References
Force must be between 2.5 - 5 lbf
(11 - 22 N).
Key Items/References
Make sure both handles are fully forward.
Force must be between 15 - 25 lbf
(66 - 110 N).
Refer to the adjustment procedure.
Maintenance Practices
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