CIRRUS DESIGN CAPS, Component Manual

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12128-001
95-01
Page 11 15 Sept 2002
MAINTENANCE GUIDE
1. GENERAL
Procedures and parts listed in this manual are reflective of Cirrus Design SR20 airplanes serial numbers
1195 and subsequent, SR22 airplanes serial numbers 0210 and subsequent, and all prior airplanes incor-
porating Service Bulletin SB 20-95-05 or SB 22-95-05 respectively.
WARNING: CAPS must be serviced and maintained by Cirrus Design trained and authorized para-
chute system technicians only. Airframe and Powerplant license is not sufficient cre-
dentials for performing maintenance on CAPS.
Never activate CAPS on the ground. The rocket exits the fuselage with a velocity of
150 mph in the first tenth of a second and reaches full extension in 2.5 seconds. Peo-
ple near the airplane may be injured and extensive damage to the airframe will occur.
Ground activation will cause the airplane to be out of service until CAPS is replaced
and the airframe repaired and inspected.
Rocket ignition will occur at temperature above 500° F (260° C). In the event of ground
fire, use necessary precautions to avoid CAPS deployment.
FAA Type Certification for the airplane is contingent on a functional Cirrus Airframe
Parachute System (CAPS). The airplane may not be flown when CAPS is rendered
inoperative.
Note: CAPS part identification and descriptions can be found in the Illustrated Parts List section of
this manual.
A. Servicing - Cirrus Airframe Parachute System (See Figure 95-015)
(1) Removal - Pyrotechnic Line Cutters Replacement
(a) Acquire necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.
(b) Remove CAPS handle access cover and install CAPS handle safety pin
(c) Remove bulkhead 222 (BH 222) trim panel and carpet.
(d) Remove access panel CB7 from BH 222. (Refer to AMM 6-00)
(e) To prevent debris and components from falling into bottom of empennage, place catch
cloth below rocket and parachute assembly.
(f) Pull open flaps secured with hook and loop to gain access to line cutters.
(g) Remove line cutter lanyard from D-ring and un-thread lanyard routed through line cutter’s
ignition loops.
WARNING: When cutting nylon cord, ensure three-ring assembly stackup is not
altered.
(h) Cut and remove nylon cord securing line cutters to link assembly.
(i) Remove line cutters from airplane and safely discard.
Description P/N or Spec. Supplier Purpose
Pyrotechnic Line Cutter
Replacement Kit TBD Cirrus Design Replacment.