Canopy Piano Hinge PIn Removal

[austexaviator]

I am looking for any tips or tricks with removing the piano hinge pin that holds the canopy to the fuselage.
I have been pulling and twisting but doesn't seem to want to budge. I looked to see if there was a pin drilled somewhere but could not find it. I'd prefer not having to drill out the entire piano hinge. what works to pull those out? WD-40?

Thanks,
Patrick

[pfhoeycfi]

Try LPS spray lubricant, that might help. Perhaps try tapping a pin in from the opposite side to get the old one moving.

[Bryan Cotton]

Are you pulling on it with pliers? That makes it easier. Also try with someone holding the canopy half closed, there may be binding all the way open. That's a general piano hinge thing, I would expect it comes out easily.

[austexaviator]

Using pliers and tied tapping from the other side. Not moving. Will try with a helper and the canopy partially closed.

[Scott Todd]

Have someone work the canopy open and closed a little while pulling.

[Bryan Cotton]

Probably a dumb question, but the pin isn't bent over on both sides I hope.