Airplane Factory SLING 4
Pilot Operating Handbook
Page | 7-14
DC-POH-001-X-C-3
Revision : 1.3
3.
The ballistic rescue parachute is housed in a dorsal bay in the rear
fuselage, immediately behind the baggage compartment.
4.
The ballistic rescue parachute activation handle is located on the
bottom centre of the instrument panel (refer to paragraph 7.12).
5.
A removable safety pin prevents accidental activation of the ballistic
rescue parachute activation handle when not in flight. This pin must
be removed before take-off.
7.7.1
Ballistic rescue parachute operational parameters
PARAMETER
Limit speed
320 km.h
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/ 172.8 kt
Recommended minimum deployment
height (above ground)
1000 ft.
Deployment time (at limit speed)
8 Seconds.
Pull force required on activation handle
(handle must move 2 cm outward before
parachute activates)
5 kg / 11.023 lb.
Maximum permitted mass
950 kg / 2094.39 lb.
Descend rate (maximum permitted mass)
7.2 m.s
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