Escape System Flashcards
What kind of charge is used in the front cockpit CFS?
Flexible Linear Shaped Charge (FLSC)
What kind of charge is used in the rear cockpit CFS?
Miniature/ Mild Detonating Cord (MDC)
You pull the CFS handle in the front cockpit. Will this fracture both canopies, or just yours?
Just yours.
State the operation speed and altitude ranges of the ejection seat.
Speed: 0kts to 370kts
Altitude: 0ft to 35,000ft
Note: The maximum limits are both outside of the aircraft operating limits.
Describe the two ways of pulling the ejection handle.
- Grip the handle with your stronger hand, and grip that wrist with your other hand.
- Grip the handle with at least the thumb and two fingers of both hands.
What does pulling the Manual Override Handle (MOR) do?
It separates the pilot from the ejection seat.
Under what circumstances would you use the MOR handle?
- Automatic seat separation fails.
2. Seat separation is required above 14,000-16,000ft (e.g. when flying over mountains above 8000ft).
When are the following Interseat Sequencing System (ISS)/ Command Ejection Selector settings used:
A. Both
B. Solo
C. CMD FWD
A. Used in dual flight.
B. Used when solo and on the ground when dual.
C. Rarely used for 72 Sqn purposes.
What must be checked when the ISS/ Command Ejection Selector is moved between settings?
It’s position, and that it is locked in the detent for that position.
When the Command Ejection Selector is set to both, describe the ejection sequence when either ejection seat handle is pulled.
The rear seat will eject first, followed by the forward seat 0.37 seconds later.
Describe the two systems of propulsion used in the ejection seat.
- Gas pressure is used for the initial ejection from the aircraft.
- Rocket motors are used to establish separation from the aircraft.
What flight factors can affect the likelihood of a safe ejection?
Dive angle, angle of bank and sink rate, (speed).
