T-45A UJPT, E2-C2, ADV, & IUT Eng-15
Egress System
(b) Drogue chute deploys onto
bridles, regardless of mode
selected, to stabilize and
decelerate seat
(c) Mode 1
Sg 3, fr 29
Mode 1
i)
Drogue chute bridles
Ejection Sequence
release 0.32 seconds
Animated Clip
after seat's first motion
ii)
Parachute deployment
rocket fires to deploy
parachute
iii)
Harness release system
operates
iv)
Pilot released from seat
but held momentarily by
sticker straps
NOTE: Sticker straps
are pulled from their clips
when the parachute fully
deploys. This prevents
collision between the
pilot and the seat after
separation.
v)
Parachute lifts pilot with
survival kit from seat
(d) Modes 2, 3, and 4
Sg 3, fr 30
Modes 2, 3, and 4
i)
Drogue chute
Ejection Sequence
Animated Clip
decelerates seat
ii)
After time delay
determined by electronic
sequencer, parachute
deployment rocket fires
to deploy parachute
(8-03) Original
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