T-45C TS, ADV & IUT EMFP-03
Operational and Ejection Emergency Procedures
III. Ejection situations, requirements, and criteria/envelopes
Sg 3, fr 2
1.8.1.10.3.1.1, 1.5.3.1.5.6.1, 1.5.3.1.5.6.1.1
Lesson Organization
OPERATIONAL AND
A.
Situations requiring possible ejection
EJECTION EMERGENCY
PROCEDURES
* Emergency egress
1.
Engine failure/settling after takeoff or cat launch
* Aircraft control emergencies
* Ejection situations,
requirements, and criteria/
envelopes
2.
Confirmed airborne engine fire
* Comm procedures for operational
emergencies
* Ditching
* SAR operations
3.
Structural damage with resulting loss of control
4.
Out-of-control flight below 10,000 ft AGL
5.
Engine flameout at low altitude
6.
7.
Engine flameout with no relight
8.
Total hydraulic failure
B.
Requirements for safe ejection
1.
Canopy must be closed and locked
2.
Seat must be armed and safety pins pulled
3.
Command ejection selector must be set in proper
position
NOTE: In addition to the preceding requirements,
you should, if able, level the wings, reduce airspeed
to 250 KIAS or less, and minimize sink rate (climb
preferred).
C.
Body positioning
1.
Press head firmly against headrest
2.
Elevate chin slightly (10 degrees)
3.
Press shoulders and back firmly against seat
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