Egress System
T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-15
i)
On ground: initiates quick release
of lower torso, and leg restraint
system
WARNING: Never actuate the
emergency restraint release
before ejection. Actuation of
the handle releases the pilot
from the seat and moves the
SAFE/ARMED handle to the
SAFE position, making ejection
initiation by the seat occupant
impossible. Further, if ejection
is then initiated by the other
cockpit, both seats will be
ejected with probable fatal
results.
ii)
In air: initiates manual separation
of man/seat and fires parachute
drogue deployment rocket
NOTE: The handle is used during
ground emergency egress or
during ejection if normal seat
separation fails to occur below
14,000 ft MSL.
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Leg Restraint System
NOTE: During emergency
egress, the upper torso quick
Upper Garter
release fittings must be manually
Restraint Line
disengaged.
Lower Garter
(7) Leg restraint system
LEG RESTRAINT SYSTEM
(a) Location: fwd of seat bucket
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Leg Restraint Garters
Properly Positioned
(b) Function: secures legs to front of seat
bucket during ejection to prevent them
from flailing in airstream
Upper Garter
Lower Garter
NOTE: The leg restraint system is
released during emergency pilot/seat
separation by pulling the emergency
Restraint Line
restraint release handle.
LEG RESTRAINT GARTERS - PROPERLY POSITIONED
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