T45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-16
Egress System Malfunctions
MOTIVATION
This lesson teaches you how to identify several malfunctions with the canopy
and ejection seat systems. Recognizing these malfunctions could ensure your
safe emergency egress.
OVERVIEW
The goal of this lesson is to give you the background information to recognize
canopy and ejection seat systems malfunctions. Some of these malfunctions
cause minor inconveniences, but several represent potential life-and-death
situations. Treat all malfunctions seriously.
This lesson presents indications of the following canopy and ejection seat
systems malfunctions:
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Canopy malfunctions
- Canopy unlocked
- Canopy damper locking strut failure
- MDC fails to shatter canopy
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Command ejection selector failure
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Ejection malfunctions
- Ejection seat
- Ejection sequence
REFRESHER
Recall location and function of the:
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Caution advisory panel indications
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Command ejection selector panel switch positions
- FWD-BOTH/AFT-SELF
- SOLO
- BOTH
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