T-45A UJPT, E2-C2, ADV, & IUT Eng-15
Egress System
2.
Peripheral MDC
Overlay 1
Peripheral MDC
a.
Location: attached to canopy around
edge of canopy shell
b.
Function: shatters canopy at edge of
shell
NOTE: The peripheral MDC is partially
covered by deflector plates to protect
the aircrew from the blast resulting
from MDC detonation.
3.
Fuselage-mounted shielded MDC (SMDC)
Overlay 2
Fuselage-Mounted SMDC
a.
Location: stainless steel conduit from
aft wall of aft canopy to right frame
member between canopy shells
b.
Function
(1) Provides interface between
ejection seat
and canopy
(2) Connects transfer initiator and
canopy-mounted SMDC
4.
Canopy-mounted SMDC
Overlay 3
Canopy-Mounted SMDC
a.
Location: from right frame member
between canopy shells to connection of
overhead and peripheral MDCs
b.
Function: connects ballistic gas-
actuated SMDC explosive initiator,
one-way transfer initiator, IFF switch,
and overhead and peripheral MDCs
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