CIRRUS DESIGN CAPS, Component Manual

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12128-001 95-01
Page 12 15 Sept 2002
(2) Installation - Pyrotechnic Line Cutters Replacement
(a) Ensure CAPS handle safety pin is installed.
(b) Verify three-ring release assembly is correct.
(c) Thread new nylon cord through mini-ring and pull cord ends equal.
(d) Thread nylon cord ends, through small link.
(e) Thread one end of nylon cord through installation hole on first new line cutter.
(f) Thread opposite end of nylon cord through installation hole on second new line cutter.
Note: Use a short, thin piece of wire wrapped around the nylon cord ends to facili-
tate routing the nylon cord through the rear harness sleeve.
(g) Wrap wire around nylon cord ends, insert wire into sleeve, and route cord through rear
harness sleeve.
(h) Pull nylon cord completely through sleeve so mini-ring cinches up against top surface of
small link.
(i) Position line cutters inside securing flaps and route nylon cord up, between link cutters.
(j) With one end of nylon cord make one complete loop around mini-ring.
CAUTION: Ensure no slack exists in nylon cord between rear harness sleeve and mini-
ring and line cutter installation holes and small link.
(k) Cinch nylon cord tight.
(l) Tie CAPS knot:
1 Cross upper cord end (end looped around mini-ring) over lower cord end twice. i.e.
right over left, right over left.
2 Cinch nylon cord tight.
3 Tie standard Square Knot and cinch tight.
(m) Sew nylon cord ends together just below CAPS knot, tie off with CAPS knot.
CAUTION: Ensure trimmed ends of nylon cord do not interfere with line cutter’s ignition
loops.
(n) Trim nylon cord to one inch (2.5 cm).
(o) Route line cutter lanyard through line cutter’s ignition loops and secure lanyard to D-ring.
(p) Close hook and loop securing flaps.
(q) Remove catch cloth from below rocket and parachute assembly.
(r) Install access panel CB7 to BH 222.
(s) Install BH 222 trim panel and carpet.