The canopy and seat crane is a type of equipment used to lift aircraft canopies and seats. It consists of a chassis, connected to a column and a variable-luffing hydraulic cylinder. The column and chassis are secured with a slewing mechanism, enabling 360-degree rotation. The column is articulated with a retractable boom, which can be adjusted in length using a handwheel. The crane can also be folded and retracted for convenient storage.