Ejection System

Question 1

The pilot would use the MOR handle to separate from the seat when?

Answer 1

Over mountainous terrain above 8000 feet MSL

Question 2

When properly secured, you will be restrained with the torso harness connected to the risers and SSK while also ensuring what two things are securely fastened?

Answer 2

• Lap belt

- Leg restraints

Question 3

What is the purpose of the leg restraint system?

Answer 3

Prevent the feet from flailing during ejection

Question 4

True or false: The emergency oxygen cylinder is considered charged if the pointer is at 1500 psi or above

Answer 4

False, 1800 psi or above

Question 5

During ejection, emergency oxygen is provided for how long?

Answer 5

For about 10 minutes, or until seat-pilot separation

Question 6

During ejection, what happens in the event the CFS fails?

Answer 6

The canopy breaker will penetrate the canopy transparency as the seat moves up the rails

Question 7

When flying dual, an ISS moved selector setting of what allows either crewmember to initiate ejection of both seats?

Answer 7

BOTH

Question 8

During the ejection process, movement of the seat is first initiated by what?

Answer 8

Detonated gas pressure

Question 9

What are the three factors affecting the effectiveness of the ejection system?

Answer 9

• Dive angle
• Bank angle
• Sink rate

Question 10

Why is it a good practice to eject from the aircraft in a level flight attitude?

Answer 10

Ensure little or no sink rate

Question 11

What happens during simultaneous ejections (ISS mode selector is set to BOTH)?

Answer 11

The rear seat will eject first

Question 12

What happens if the ADU Mode Selector Switch is to AUTO?

Answer 12

The SSK will deploy 4.0 seconds after seat-pilot separation

Question 13

The T-6A ejection seat is designed to provide rapid ejection capability at zero altitude and zero speed up to ____ feet and ____ KIAS

Answer 13

35,000, 370

Question 14

Where are the ejection seat leg restraint garters attached to?

Answer 14

Just above the boots

Question 15

You will attach the SSK by connecting what?

Answer 15

The SSK V-rings on the torso harness to the seat buckles

Question 16

The PIRD performs which function?

Answer 16

Retracts the shoulder harness straps during ejection

Question 17

Where are the parachute and chute harness assembly located

Answer 17

In the headbox

Question 18

In order to prevent inadvertent activation of the ejection system while on the ground, each seat should have what?

Answer 18

Secured with a safety pin that has a red streamer

Question 19

How is the T-6A ejection seat propelled?

Answer 19

Detonated gas pressure and rocket motor

Question 20

Prior to ejection, what is it desirable to do first?

Answer 20

Climb to trade airspeed for altitude

Question 21

What is the purpose of the drogue chute?

Answer 21

Helps to stabilize and decelerate the seat

Question 22

Recommended minimum altitudes for controlled and uncontrolled ejection, according to the Flight Manuals, are ____ and ____ AGL respectively

Answer 22

2000, 6000

Question 23

Tubing from the emergency oxygen cylinder runs from the cylinder across the back of the seat bucket to the right side, and then connects to what?

Answer 23

Pilot’s CRU-60/P

Question 24

Proper seat adjustment during ejection is a safety issue why?

Answer 24

Adjusting the seat so your helmet is higher than the canopy breaker can have lethal results