PART IV-HANDLING
Page 42 (u) Parachute and dinghy assembly
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In each seat:-
Check both rip cord handles are secure in their pockets.
Ensure that the parachute and dinghy assembly is correctly
fitted in the seat.
Ensure that the emergency oxygen bottle does not overlap
the seat pan. Check emerg, O2 bottle safety Pin removed. (w) Before strapping in, check:
Leg restraint straps connected to floor beneath seat
Pneumatic pressure above 200 p.s.i.
Fire extinguisher secure
Crowbar secure
No loose articles
58. Cockpit checks
(a) When flying solo ensure all straps, harnesses and quick
release boxes in the 2nd pilot's seat are secured and that
the emergency oxygen quick release cable is secured
against detachment from the seat unit.
(b) Strapping in
Strap in, ensuring that the dinghy connections are made
as appropriate to the mark of equipment.
Ensure that the safety harness Q.R.B. is below and clear of
that of the parachute harness so that the parachute
override 'D' ring is accessible. Don headgear, connect
main and emergency oxygen tubes, pass the emergency
tube under the parachute waist webbing to ensure that
it does not foul the parachute override 'D' ring.
Have R/T connected.
Adjust seat for height and rudder pedals for extension.
Put the brakes ON and then have the safety pin removed
from the seat.
Check this visually and have it stowed.
(c) Check the hood is closed and locked with the seal inflated.
Test the controls for full and correct movement, and
check brakes for correct functioning. Then:
Ground/Flight MASTER ON-Rate of turn indicator
SWITCH functioning.
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