CR-MM-1-0-00
PS-28 Cruiser
PS-28N Cruiser
CHAPTER 3 – FUSELAGE
Date of issue: 2011-03-08
Revision No.: -
3 - 7
3.3 Removal / Installation
3.3.1 Canopy removal
Type of maintenance: line
Authorization to perform:
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Sport pilot or higher
Tools needed:
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socket wrench 7/16”
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screwdriver
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pliers
CAUTION:
DURING CANOPY REMOVAL BE CAREFULLY TO AVOID SCRATCHING
THE GLASS.
NOTE:
For canopy removal two persons are requested.
(a) Open the canopy (1, Fig. 3-5).
(b) Remove the dummy plugs (3).
(c) Disconnect upper end of the gas struts (2) on both sides of canopy (1) (see 3.3.3).
(d) Hold the canopy.
(e) Unscrew the nuts (5), remove the washers (6) and the bolts (4).
(f) Carefully remove the canopy (1) and store it in a safe place so that windscreen damage
cannot occur.
3.3.2 Canopy installation
Type of maintenance: line
Authorization to perform:
-
Sport pilot or higher
Tools needed:
-
Socket wrench size 7/16
-
screwdriver
-
pliers
CAUTION:
DURING CANOPY INSTALLATION BE CAREFULLY TO AVOID
SCRATCHING THE GLASS.
NOTE:
For canopy installation two persons are requested.
(a) Set the canopy (1, Fig. 3-5) on the fixed frame.
(b) Insert the bolts (4) into the hinges, install the washers (6), screw and tighten the nuts (5).
(c) Open the canopy (1) and hold it.
(d) Connect upper end of the gas struts (2) on both sides of canopy (1) (see 3.3.4).
(e) Install new dummy plugs (3).
