Parachute Package Removal
100449-00
Use the following tasks to remove the parachute package.
Applicable Aircraft Serial Numbers
All
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
No
Special Tools Required
None
Parts Required
None
Aircraft System and Number
16—ICON Parachute System (IPS)
Safety Equipment
As Needed
Consumables
05-02687 (WIRE, SAFETY, SST, .041)
Task Instructions
1. Install the detent pin with the “REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT” flag into the activation handle.
2. Carefully remove screw retaining activation cable into igniter. Unscrew the cone adapter (on the end of the activation cable housing) from the rocket cone and GENTLY pull the cable from the igniter/rocket cone.
Warning:
At the igniter, only 25-30 lbf is required to ignite the rocket assembly.
3. Remove rocket cone and install safety wire through small hole in igniter body and threaded hole in actuator and tie to secure.
4. Remove the (2) shear screws retaining the pick-up collar onto the launch tube near the tip of the rocket motor. Slide the pick-up collar off the rocket motor.
5. Detach the ends of the harness straps from the 1/2” Quick Link.
6. Detach the parachute retaining straps.
7. Remove the packed parachute from the parachute bay.
Note:
Parachute only is ready to ship back to BRS for service.
Verification Method
The procedure is complete when the parachute package has been fully removed.
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