Egress System
T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-15
(b) Function: transmits emergency signal
on 243.0 MHz and 121.5 MHz
NOTE: The locator beacon is
activated during ejection by a lanyard
attached to the aircraft floor (deck).
6.
Main parachute
Sg 2, fr 29
Parachute Assembly
a.
Location: stored in an environmentally sealed
metal container on top of ejection seat
b.
Function: establishes acceptable rate of
descent for crew member
NOTE: A deployment rocket extracts the
parachute from its container.
NOTE: No ballistic spreader gun; parachute is
aerodynamically designed for rapid opening.
B.
Cockpit controls: command ejection panel
Sg 2, fr 30
(2 overlays)
Command Ejection
1.
Location: left console, aft cockpit only
Selector and Seat
Light Switch
2.
Function: seat light switch and command ejection
selector handle allow crew to manage ejection
sequence
3.
Components
a.
SEAT LIGHT switch
(1) Positions: switch is spring-loaded to
NORMAL and must be pinned to SOLO
(2) Function: controls SEAT UNARMED
caution light on caution advisory panel
(a) Switch in NORMAL: if either seat is
unarmed and throttle position exceeds
70% N2 RPM, MSTR ALERT flashes,
SEAT UNARMED on WCP illuminates,
and caution tone sounds
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