T-45A UJPT, E2-C2, ADV, & IUT Eng-26
Engineering Review
g.
Mild detonating cord (MDC) firing
handle
3.
Cockpit controls/indicators
a.
Fwd/aft canopy control levers/safety
catches/unlock decals (red)
b.
Canopy external handle
c.
Canopy open: CANOPY caution light
(MSTR ALERT light and caution tone
when throttle above 95% position)
d.
Canopy damper/locking strut
e.
Fwd/aft canopy mild detonating cord
(MDC) firing handles
WARNING: Actuation of the MDC
inadvertently or through the ejection
process with the helmet visor up
could result in severe eye injury. Do
not use the MDC firing handle or
initiator cover as a handhold.
4.
MDC
a.
Overhead MDC
b.
Peripheral MDC
c.
Fuselage-mounted SMDC
d.
Canopy-mounted SMDC
Sg 6, fr 3
B.
Navy aircrew common ejection seat (NACES)
1.
Major components
a.
Catapult assembly
b.
Main beam assembly
EJECTION SEAT
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