PARACHUTIST RESTRAINTS
Parachutist restraints are required for securing parachutists, during taxi,
takeoff, and landing (if necessary) and shall conform to TSO C22f. The
restraints are anchored to the seat rails and then looped around the
parachute horizontal back straps. The restraints shall be utilized as outlined
in FAA report number DOT/FAA/AM-98/11. An example of an acceptable
parachutist restraint is shown in the gure below.
Figure 9.3-4 – Parachutist Restraint
JUMP LIGHTS AND SWITCHES
A light panel with red, amber and green lights is installed in the rear of the
aircraft on the aft bulkhead to facilitate communications from the pilot to the
jumpmaster and parachutists. The lights are controlled by a three position
switch located on the upper left portion of the instrument panel. The signals
from the pilot to the jumpmaster are as follows:
Red Light ...................................................................................... NO JUMP
(Parachutists Remain Seated with Jump Door Closed)
Amber Light .................................................................PREPARE TO JUMP
(Open Door)
Green Light......................................................................................... JUMP
(Overhead Drop Zone)
NOTE: The pilot/jumpmaster signal lights do not absolve the jumpmaster
and/or pilot of the responsibility to ensure the area is clear below the
aircraft.
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