T-45A UJPT, E2-C2, ADV, & IUT Eng-15
Egress System
(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
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 3, fr 26
(2 overlays)
1.
Location: left console, aft cockpit only
2.
Function: seat light switch and command
ejection selector handle allow crew to
manage ejection sequence
3.
Components
COMMAND EJECTION SELECTOR
a.
SEAT LIGHT switch
AND 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 WCP
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