PART III-MANAGEMENT OF SYSTEMS
(c) After stopping the engine and when the generator warning
light comes on, pull out the GROUND/FLIGHT switch.
This will ensure that all electrical services, including the
generator warning light are isolated from the battery.
56. Use of ejection seat equipment
Each occupant must:-
(a) Check that the safety pin is in position and that the
firing cable, drogue gun and time delay mechanism trip
rods are correctly secured. Check that the safety pin has
been removed from the emergency oxygen cylinder and
that the drogue gun quick-release pin has been withdrawn
from the safety lock on the drogue gun. If the aircraft
is to be flown solo, check that the instructor's harness is
secured.
(b) Enter the cockpit and adjust the seat height for optimum
position.
(c) Connect the survival pack to the life-saving waistcoat,
ensuring that the quick release is below the parachute
waist-belt.
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Para. proceed as follows :-
56(d)(e)
A.L.4 (i) Pass the left leg restraint cord through the right leg garter
D-ring, under the safety harness lap straps and slide the right
shoulder harness lug through the loop on the cord. Pass the
negative G strap under the safety harness lap straps and slide
the loop on the right arm of the Y-piece onto the right shoulder
harness lug. Secure the shoulder harness lug in the quick
release box.
(ii) Repeat for the other leg restraint cord and other arm of the
negative G strap. Ensure that the right cord passes through
the left leg garter D-ring and that the loop slides over the left
shoulder harness lug. Secure the harness.
(iii) Ensure that the safety harness quick release box is below and
clear of the parachute harness so that the parachute over-ride
D-ring is accessible. Tighten the safety harness lap straps and
the negative G restraining strap, then tighten the harness
shoulder straps.
(e) Connect the main oxygen and emergency oxygen supply tubes to the
oxygen mask tube and the locating chain to the life-saving
waistcoat. To prevent possible entanglement ensure that the
emergency oxygen tube is connected under the seat safety
harness.
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