Emergency Escape System Sequences

In-Flight Emergency Escape with Seat Ejection

Aircrew pulls ejection handle to initiate ejection sequence Mechanical Pull Initiator, Pressure Cartridge, Detonator, Hot Gas Initiator
Ejection seat and canopy removal systems sequenced in proper order & timing
- Inertia Reel activated, placing aircrew in best ejection posture Gas Generator, Time Delay Initiator
- Canopy Fracture System / Transparency Removal System (CFS / TRS) initiated Hot Gas Initiator, Mechanical Pull Initiator, Explosive Transfer Lines (ETLs), Acceptor Donor, Manifold Connectors, One Way Initiator
- Place Aircraft forward and aft (or left and right) seat ejections sequenced in proper order Seat Mode Selector
Canopy fractured or jettisoned
- Fracturing products: FLSC, MDC, XTA, and relevant initiation manifold
- Jettison products: ETL, XTA, Rocket Motor Ignition, CARB
Seat ejects aircrew member from cockpit Catapult Pressure Cartridge Initiator, Rocket Motor Ignition
Seat sequences drogue parachute deployment and release at correct altitude and speed Drogue Severance Cutter
Aircrew Recovery Parachute deploys and aircrew seat restraints release Pressure Cartridge, Actuator, Pin Puller
Parachute blossoms, providing maximum deceleration of aircrew
Survival kit deploys below aircrew prior to landing
Aircrew lands successfully, surviving a catastrophic event

Rotate then pull / push to activate the CFS / TRS initiation sequence Arm Fire Initiator, ETLs, Acceptor, Donor Manifold Connector, FLSC, MDC, XTA, Initiation Manifold
Canopy fractured or jettisoned
- Fracturing products: FLSC, MDC, XTA, and relevant initiation manifold
- Jettison products: ETL, XTA, Rocket Motor, CARB
Aircrew successfully evacuates aircraft on the ground