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EFFECTIVITY:
C I R R U S
C O M P O N E N T M A I N T E N A N C E M A N U A L - C A P S
M O D E L S R 2 0
01 Feb 2013
3. MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
WARNING:
Never activate the system on the ground. The rocket exits the fuselage with a velocity
of 150 mph (240 km) in the first tenth of a second and reaches full extension in 2.5
seconds. People near the airplane may be injured and extensive damage to the air-
frame 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 temperatures above 500° F (260° C). In the event of
ground fire, use necessary precautions to avoid CAPS deployment.
A. Servicing - Pyrotechnic Line Cutters Replacement
(1)
Removal - Pyrotechnic Line Cutters
(a)
Acquire necessary tools, equipment, and supplies.
(b)
Remove handle access cover and install safety pin.
(c)
Remove bulkhead 222 (BH 222) trim panel and carpet. (Refer to AMM 25-10)
(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 Rapide link and un-thread lanyard routed through line
cutter’s ignition loops.
WARNING:
When cutting nylon cord, ensure three-link release assembly stackup
is not altered.
(h)
Cut and remove nylon cord securing line cutters to link assembly.
(i)
Remove line cutters from airplane.
(j)
Discharge line cutters as follows:
WARNING:
Ensure working area, environmental conditions, and any nearby mate-
rials within trajectory of line cutter are non-flammable.
Wear leather work gloves, and goggles or full face mask during activa-
tion of line cutter.
Description
P/N or Spec.
Supplier
Purpose
Pyrotechnic Line Cutter
Replacement Kit w/
Braided Cord
Reference
Parts List
Cirrus Design
Replacement.
Vise Clamp
-
Any Source
Secure line cutter.
Leather Work Gloves
-
Any Source
Protection.
Goggles or Full Face
Mask
-
Any Source
Protection.
Pliers
-
Any Source
Handling.
