Calidus
Removal/Installation Canopy
AutoGyro_POH_Calidus Revision 4.0 – Issue Date 17.JAN.2019 9-8 - 1
9-8 Removal/Installation Canopy
9-8.1 General
If a flight with another canopy (e.g. summer canopy) is desired or necessary, the following
procedure for removal and installation must be followed. Removed canopies must be stored
preferably free from humidity and dust. In order to remove or install a canopy, a second
briefed person is needed to assist and help to prevent any damage to the gyroplane or the
canopy.
NOTE
Comply with para 4.21 when flying with the summer canopy fitted comply.
Removal of a canopy:
1. Unlock and open canopy, remove retaining strap from canopy
2. Close canopy, remove retaining washer from hinge pin, remove forward and aft hinge
pin
3. Remove canopy, store canopy free from humidity and dust.
Installation of a canopy:
1. Place canopy on gyroplane
2. Insert forward and aft canopy hinges with poly washers, fix with new self-locking nuts,
secure with retaining washer (see figure)
3. Open canopy, install retaining strap to canopy using Loctite 243, close and lock
canopy
4. Check that the latch secures properly before flight operation. Adjustment shims are
available if required.
9-8.2 Limitations
No change to standard aircraft
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