PCU-56/P Parachute Restraint Harness Assembly Flashcards

1
Q

Purpose of the PCU

A

Provides the restraint in seat and serves as a parachute harness in case of aircraft ejection or bailout.

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2
Q

How many sizes are available?

A

4

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3
Q

Inspection cycle

A

90 day

360 day

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4
Q

Service life

A

Shall begin when harness is first placed in service.

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5
Q

Lacks start of service date

A

Service life shall expire 12 years from date of manufacture.

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6
Q

Lacks legible date of manufacture or date placed in service and a service/total life check cannot be verified by the record

A

The harness assembly shall be considered NRFI and removed from service.

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7
Q

Service/total life of the harness

A

12 years from date it was placed in service
Or
15 years from date of manufacture, whichever occurs first.

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