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Squeaky Canopy

Felix1973

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Good Morning,

my canopy makes some squeaky noise during opening and closing. Any idea where and what to lubricate to avoid that?

Thanks for you suggestions in advance!
Felix
 
The most source of squeak is one end or the other of the gas struts.
Put a small amount of spray lube on all 4 points and it will probably stop.
 
If the noise persists after spraying then also check for any signs of rubbing or scraping between the canopy frame and fuselage. After my build I had to open up the width of the canopy frame just a little.
 
Tip-up or slider?

On my slider, I rubbed some boelube in the tracks to alleviate squeaking from the wheels and nylon block.
 
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