T-45A UJPT, E2-C2, ADV, & IUT Eng-15
Egress System
survival aids, and emergency locator beacon,
and is stored in the seat bucket. The ejection
sequence selector panel has a SEAT LIGHT
switch spring-loaded to NORMAL and must be
safety pinned to the SOLO position. The
command ejection selector handle has three
positions, FWD-BOTH/AFT-SELF, BOTH, and
SOLO. There are five ejection modes
automatically selected by the seat based on
altitude and airspeed at the time of ejection.
PROGRESS CHECK
Question 2 -- 1.3.5.1.3
Which position(s) must the canopy be in to initiate
a safe ejection?
ANSWER: Closed and locked
Question 3 -- 1.3.5.1.4.2
What is the purpose of the shoulder harness
control lever?
ANSWER: It allows locking or unlocking of the
shoulder harness reels, allowing or inhibiting forward
movement by the pilot.
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