CAPS

Question 1

Takeoff and CAPS Departure Briefing

Answer 1

USE IPAD FOR THIS with MSL calculations.

0-600’ AGL: Land Straight Ahead
600’ - 2,000’ AGL: CAPs Immediately
Above 2,000’ AGL: Troubleshoot time and altitude permitting.

Question 2

Pull CAPS immediately: (5)

Answer 2

1. Mid Air Collision
2. Spin
3. Loss of Control
4. Engine Failure 600’-2,000’ AGL
5. No survivable alternative

Question 3

Why 2,000’ AGL for CAPS decision altitude?

Answer 3

So that you don’t wait too long to make your CAPS decision and have time to prepare.

Assume 1 minute from deployment to ground impact (1700fpm descent rate)

1. MAYDAY call
2. Secure the engine
3. Secure the cabin
4. Tighten seat belts
5. Emergency landing position

Question 4

What are 5 examples to expand on LOC?

Answer 4

1. Structural Failure
2. Pilot Disorientation
3. Pilot Incapacitation
4. Mechanical Failure
5. Environmental (weather)
6. Operation outside the flight envelope (spin)

Question 5

In a Spatial Disorientation situation, what does Cirrus say?

Answer 5

Push Blue (LVL Button)

Pull Red (CAPS)

Question 6

PASSENGER Briefing pertaining to CAPS

Answer 6

1. Remove Cover
2. Pull T handle in chin-up style
3. Mixture control to CUTTOFF
4. Assume emergency landing position

Question 7

How long does it take for the Snub Line to release?

Answer 7

8-10 seconds

Question 8

Mechanically, what happens when you pull the CAPS T Handle?

Answer 8

the pressure you place on the steel cable closes
the Igniter Plunger to provide an ignition path (closing an electrical circuit)
from the igniter assembly, up to the rocket motor.