Specifications

[P-51D Mustang]
DCS
EAGLE DYNAMICS
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Right Side Controls
This section will describe in detail the controls located on the right side of the cockpit.
Canopy Controls
The cockpit canopy controls include the Canopy Handcrank and the Canopy Emergency Release
handle.
Figure 71: Canopy Controls
CANOPY HANDCRANK. The Canopy Handcrank is used to open and close the canopy from inside
the cockpit in normal and safe conditions. The handcrank includes a latch on the handle, which must
be depressed prior to turning the handle. The canopy slides fore and aft and can be set in any
desired position along the slide rails. The canopy can be locked in an open position by releasing the
crank latch and completing a turn to a locking position.
CANOPY EMERGENCY RELEASE HANDLE. The red Canopy Emergency Release handle is located
just ahead of the Canopy Handcrank. The handle is operated by pulling toward the pilot. This results
in a mechanical release of the latches holding the canopy and permits the slip stream to carry the
canopy clear of the aircraft.
Oxygen Regulator
The AN6004 oxygen regulator is installed on the right side of the cockpit, just aft of the instrument
panel. The oxygen regulator has a diaphragm which actuates a valve, permitting oxygen to flow
through the regulator, where it mixes with free air in varying amount in accordance with barometric
pressure. A control valve allows the pilot to close the air intake, thus causing pure oxygen to flow to
the mask. The regulator also has an emergency valve, which causes oxygen to by-pass the regulator
Canopy Handcrank
Canopy Emergency Release Handle