CIRRUS DESIGN CAPS, Component Manual

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12128-001 95-01
Page 20 15 Sept 2002
C. CAPS Rocket Assembly (See Figure 95-017)
(1) Removal - CAPS Rocket Assembly
(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.
(e) To prevent debris and components from falling into bottom of empennage, place catch
cloth below rocket and parachute assembly.
(f) Remove access hole plug from rocket cone.
(g) Remove screw and washer securing actuation cable to firing pin actuator.
(h) Unscrew activation cable cone adapter from rocket cone.
(i) Remove grommet securing activation cable to rocket shield slot.
(j) While supporting rocket assembly, remove bolts and washers securing shim(s), backing
plate, and rocket motor assembly to BH 222.
Note: To prevent rocket assembly from snagging on parachute, wedge cardboard
between rocket assembly and parachute.
(k) Carefully slide rocket assembly from behind BH 222 so that top of rocket assembly is
exposed.
(l) Remove nylon shear screws securing rocket lanyard to rocket motor launch tube and
remove rocket lanyard from rocket motor.
(m) Remove rocket assembly from airplane.
(2) Disassembly - CAPS Rocket Assembly
(a) Remove screws securing rocket cone to rocket motor igniter and remove cone.
(b) Remove screws securing rocket motor to rocket shelf and slide rocket shelf off of rocket
motor.
(c) Slide rocket shield off of rocket motor.
(d) Safety the rocket motor by wiring firing pin actuator to rocket motor igniter body.
(e) Store rocket in clean, dark, and dry environment.
(3) Reassembly - CAPS Rocket Assembly
WARNING: Firing pin actuator safety wire must be removed to install rocket shield and
shelf.
(a) Remove safety wire securing firing pin actuator to rocket motor igniter body.
(b) Slide rocket shield over rocket motor and position shield to rocket motor screw holes.
(c) Slide rocket shelf over rocket assembly and position shelf to rocket motor screw holes.
(d) Install washers and screws securing shelf and shield to motor and safety wire.
(e) Ensure firing pin actuator is rotated so threaded side of actuator is facing aft and screw
head attaching activation cable to firing pin actuator will be visible through rocket cone
inspection hole when installed.
Description P/N or Spec. Supplier Purpose
Cardboard 12” x 12” Any Source Facilitate Rocket
Removal