12128-001
95-01
Page 24
15 Sept 2002
D. CAPS Parachute Assembly
(1)
Removal - CAPS Parachute Assembly
(a)
Acquire necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.
(b)
Remove CAPS handle access cover and install CAPS handle safety pin
(c)
Remove CAPS Rocket Assembly. (Refer to 95-01)
(d)
Remove CAPS Cover. (Refer to 95-01)
(e)
Remove bolts securing aft harness bracket to 222 bulkhead.
(f)
At baggage compartment, reach through access hole CB6, unfasten hook and loop secur-
ing retaining straps, loosen, and remove straps from buckles.
(g)
Pull retaining straps free from CAPS enclosure.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to lift or carry parachute assembly by rear harness or rocket
lanyards. For lifting, use 1-inch-wide retaining strap handles sewn to top of
parachute assembly.
(h)
Lift parachute assembly from CAPS enclosure and place on saddle, laying assembly with
three point shackles facing up, and top of pack facing aft.
(i)
Remove spacers, bolts, washers, and nuts securing forward harness straps to parachute
assembly three-point shackles.
(j)
Lift parachute assembly off saddle and store in clean, dark, and dry environment.
(2)
Installation - Caps Parachute Assembly
(a)
Acquire necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.
CAUTION:
Do not attempt to lift or carry parachute assembly by rear harness or rocket
lanyards. For lifting, use 1-inch-wide retaining strap handles sewn to top of
parachute assembly.
(b)
Ensure CAPS handle safety pin is installed.
(c)
Record serial numbers and expiration dates from top flap of parachute in airplane log
book.
(d)
Lift parachute assembly onto saddle, laying assembly with three point shackles facing up,
and top of pack facing aft.
(e)
Unfasten hook and loop securing retaining straps around buckles and route straps forward
towards CAPS enclosure.
Description
P/N or Spec.
Supplier
Purpose
Fuselage Saddle
TBD
Cirrus Design
Facilitate Installa-
tion
Description
P/N or Spec.
Supplier
Purpose
Caps Parachute Assy
Reference
Parts List
Cirrus Design
N/A
Fuselage Saddle
TBD
Cirrus Design
Facilitate Installa-
tion
Summary of Contents for CAPS
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Page 38: ...12128 001 95 01 Page 30 Figure 95 019 Sheet 1 of 2 CAPS Test Fixture 15 Sept 2002 ...
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