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Post by shadowgunner on Mar 10, 2012 2:51:13 GMT 9
Anyone have any experience with the electric motor driven A-model canopy actuator system? I would like to fix mine, it broke yesterday.
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Post by Mark O on Mar 10, 2012 12:48:07 GMT 9
Anyone have any experience with the electric motor driven A-model canopy actuator system? I would like to fix mine, it broke yesterday. Obviously I do not, but I am curious about it. What exactly broke? The motor, the actuator, the ... ? Not getting power? Mechanical problem, or electrical problem? Any details to refresh the memory of some of these old hands?! Any pics? |
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Post by shadowgunner on Mar 10, 2012 15:36:18 GMT 9
Mark
When I was closing it yesterday, I heard a clunk sound and the canopy did a freefall the last 8" of travel.The up/down switch on the outside works fwd & rev of the motor; as it normaly does. Fortunately the canopy lock system is disabled to prevent people getting locked inside. I'm aware that the system has a gearbox system powered by a small electric motor. It may also incorporate a brake; I am just not sure. I have never dealt with the system (I'm a weapons guy) and we don't have any TO's for the Six.
Jim
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Post by bobdavis on Mar 11, 2012 0:15:42 GMT 9
Jim,
I worked on the Aircraft side (Electric shop) for many years but we never did repair on the motor itself. We would just troubleshoot to the actuator. Egress shop changed out the actuators. There was a fella here that worked Egress, but I don't think they repaired these motors either. I can't remember if it is jackscrew or hydraulic like a tilt and trim actuator on a bass boat?
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Post by lindel on Mar 11, 2012 2:13:41 GMT 9
Jeff will probably chime in before too long, he's our resident Egress expert.
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Post by sixerviper on Mar 12, 2012 2:31:19 GMT 9
The malfunction you describe sounds exactly like the malfunctions that could happen on the jet that made installation of the red canopy brace a requirement. I remember hearing all kinds of dire warnings of what could happen if the actuator failed and the brace was not installed.
Never having worked on a canopy actuator, it sounds to me like it is a gearing problem. I know this doesn't help any, but I thought I'd pass it along anyway.
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Post by shadowgunner on Mar 15, 2012 10:35:08 GMT 9
Jeff will probably chime in before too long, he's our resident Egress expert. so far "Jeff" hasn't chimed in. Perhaps a PM is in order? |
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Post by shadowgunner on Apr 20, 2012 15:00:52 GMT 9
Well we managed to get the canopy actuator out and partially disassembled. It appears the system is a "recirculating ball linear actuator". We found a broken shear pin in the shaft drive and the balls had come out of their"path".This weekend we attempt repairs.
Thanks Jeff for your help. :salute
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Post by Jeff Shannon on Apr 20, 2012 23:39:31 GMT 9
Well we managed to get the canopy actuator out and partially disassembled. It appears the system is a "recirculating ball linear actuator". We found a broken shear pin in the shaft drive and the balls had come out of their"path".This weekend we attempt repairs. Thanks Jeff for your help.  Your Welcome, anytime... :teacher |
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Post by sixerviper on Apr 26, 2012 9:39:12 GMT 9
Well we managed to get the canopy actuator out and partially disassembled. It appears the system is a "recirculating ball linear actuator". We found a broken shear pin in the shaft drive and the balls had come out of their"path".This weekend we attempt repairs. Thanks Jeff for your help. Man, I hate it when my balls fall out!  Hope you get it fixed okay! |
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Post by shadowgunner on Apr 26, 2012 10:55:36 GMT 9
Well we managed to get the canopy actuator out and partially disassembled. It appears the system is a "recirculating ball linear actuator". We found a broken shear pin in the shaft drive and the balls had come out of their"path".This weekend we attempt repairs. Thanks Jeff for your help. Man, I hate it when my balls fall out! Hope you get it fixed okay! Guess I should have proofed a little better. :  ;We got the bugger fixed today :2thumbsup What a pain though! Next week we reinstall and then rock & roll. |
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Post by shadowgunner on May 9, 2012 14:39:59 GMT 9
Got the canopy actuator reinstalled today. What a challenge. I would imagine that it would have been a bit easier if some of us were 20 years old . The 3 of us ranged between 64-72 and we struggled in 90 degree weather for a number of hours. She was afightin' us Cap'n; but, we persevered and won the day. :clap  here's to my crew. And thanks for the help from the virtual crew! (forum members) |
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Post by Mark O on May 9, 2012 14:42:56 GMT 9
here's to my crew. Here's to your crew too! Looking forward to the in-progress photos! (Hint, hint,  ) |
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Post by Jeff Shannon on May 10, 2012 1:42:45 GMT 9
Great job guys....I did forget to mention you had to be a contortionist to get to it didn't I . : For you and your crew!!! :green-beer :yellow-beer :drunk |
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Post by shadowgunner on May 10, 2012 1:53:54 GMT 9
:razz
Now you tell me. Thanks Jeff.
:thanks again
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Post by pat perry on May 10, 2012 5:40:27 GMT 9
Got the canopy actuator reinstalled today. What a challenge. I would imagine that it would have been a bit easier if some of us were 20 years old . The 3 of us ranged between 64-72 and we struggled in 90 degree weather for a number of hours. She was afightin' us Cap'n; but, we persevered and won the day.  here's to my crew. And thanks for the help from the virtual crew! (forum members) Shadowgunner... To those who have done so much with so little for so long you are now qualified to do everything with nothing forever. :rofl Way to go - that is one tough job even for a 20 year old! Pat P. :2thumbsup |
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Post by shadowgunner on May 11, 2012 11:24:14 GMT 9
 How's this Mark? Too busy to take photos while installing; this is just disassembly and repair. Sure to bring back memories for some of you. Jim |
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Post by Mark O on May 11, 2012 11:29:51 GMT 9
DUDE!!!! That is FANTASTIC!!! :patriotic-flagwaver Love it!!! |
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Hope you get it fixed okay!
;We got the bugger fixed today :2thumbsup What a pain though! Next week we reinstall and then rock & roll.
