T-45A UJPT, E2-C2, ADV, & IUT Eng-15
Egress System
4.
Non-skid footstep - top of the left engine air
intake
5.
Two handholds
a.
Location
(1) One on cross-ship structure
between cockpits
(2) One on left side of glareshield
C.
Operation
1.
Retractable footstep
a.
Lowered from outside cockpit only
(1) Move latch outboard
(2) Pull step down
(a) FWD cockpit - left foot
(b) AFT cockpit - right foot
NOTE: The retractable step will only lock
down with the canopy open and will
automatically retract when the canopy is
closed. The footstep will not lock down
when the canopy is closed. To retract
footstep with the canopy open, the release
plunger must be pressed manually.
2.
Toe-in step - backplate with door spring-
loaded to the closed position
3.
Pullout footsteps
a.
Forward footstep
(1) Used for forward cockpit entrance/
exit
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