T-45A UJPT, E2-C2, ADV, & IUT Eng-15
Egress System
PROGRESS CHECK
Question 4 -- 1.3.5.1.3
Why is it necessary to pin the seat light switch to
the SOLO position?
ANSWER: To bypass the logic circuit that illuminates
SEAT UNARMED caution light above 70% N2 when
aft seat not occupied
Question 5 -- 1.3.5.1.3
What is the function of the drogue parachute
during high altitude ejection?
ANSWER: To stabilize the seat and prevent tumbling
IV. NATOPS ejection parameters 1.3.5.1.3.1
Sg 4, fr 1
Lesson Organization
A.
Minimum safe ejection altitudes--refer to
Sg 4, fr 2
charts in NATOPS section V, figure 17-2
Minimum Safe Ejection Altitude
(sheets 1 through 3)
NOTE: There are two additional ejection
charts in your NATOPS, pages I-2-67 and
I-2-68.
V.
Preflight checklist/servicing requirements 1.3.5.1.5
Sg 5, fr 1
Lesson Organization
NOTE: The following italicized steps on preflight
checks/services are excerpted from NATOPS
procedures.
A.
Entering Cockpit
1.
Cockpit area
(8-03) Original
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