NOTE: The canopy actuating and jettisoning
cylinder is a primary concern of personnel
CANOPY SEAL SYSTEM
in the AMH rating. However, during AME
Learning Objective: Recognize the purpose
and operation of the canopy seal system.
removal and/or installation of the canopy,
the cylinder can become damaged if the pro-
cedures provided in the MIM are not strictly
followed.
A canopy seal system (fig. 2-8) provides an air-
tight seal between the canopy assembly and the
Figure 2-8.—Canopy seal system.
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