Scott, I've looked over the FAR's to satisfy my mind concerning this issue. I can find anything where an external release mechanism is either required or a requirement for it to be labelled either inside or outside. With that said, if you use a flush mounted mechanism of your own design, a significant safety factor would be inherent in labelling it's use for those uniformed as to it's operation. In an airplane I am current very familiar with, a canopy jettison mechanism is standard equipment for the tipper canopy but not the slider. A lot of people don't install it on the tipper though. I have seen some labelled internally and some not. The outside release handle on the slider is not labelled.
I know a real good URL showing a real simple near flush external mechanism that would cost $20 to manufacture. If you, or anyone is interest, email me off the KRNet as this is not standard KR equipment. If it nice and easy though. I can also post a couple pics on my web directory and provide you with the URL showing how one I am real familiar with works. Either would be easy to manufacture to suit the KR need. On my KR, I can't believe I did this but it worked, I installed on the side of the fuselage, a 152 hinged oil door. Push the button reach in and "release the hounds"......my bad I got carried away, release the internal locking mechanism. This was for the standard side opening KR canopy. Dana Overall 1999 & 2000 National KR Gathering host Richmond, KY RV-7 slider, Imron black, "Black Magic" Finish kit Buying Instruments. Hangar flying my Dynon. http://rvflying.tripod.com do not archive _________________________________________________________________ Get reliable dial-up Internet access now with our limited-time introductory offer. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/dialup
