PARACHUTE STATIC LINE ATTACHMENT (IF EQUIPPED)
A static line attachment may be installed. It is a horizontal xture mounted to
the upper cabin structure on the right side of the cabin. Static lines may be
hooked to the horizontal cable on the xture. The arrangement allows the
static lines to slide aft along the cable. The static lines will trail across the
oor to the door opening and then along the side of the airplane as cargo is
dropped. The static line attachment may also be used to tether crew during
cargo drop operations.
SIGNAL LIGHTS AND SWITCHES (IF EQUIPPED)
A Signal system may be installed in the aircraft. 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 other crew members. 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 crew member are as
follows:
Red Light
....................... NO DROPPING (remain seated with door closed)
Amber Light
............................................ PREPARE TO DROP (open door)
Green Light..................................................... DROP (overhead drop zone)
An additional jump light panel with green, white and red lights is installed on
the upper left portion of the instrument panel to facilitate communications
from the jumpmaster to the pilot. The lights are controlled by like colored
buttons located on the aft portion of the cargo door post. The signals from
the jumpmaster to the pilot are as follows:
Green Light............................................................................Turn Right 10°
White Light
............................................. Hold Heading, Speed and Altitude
Red Light
................................................................................. Turn Left 10°
JUMP EXHAUST STACKS (IF EQUIPPED)
The Jump Exhaust Stacks may be installed to improve crew comfort during
operations with the vertical sliding door open. These exhaust stacks are
turned out and point away from the fuselage, which positions the exhaust
plume further outboard and considerably reduces the amount of exhaust
fumes in the cabin while operating with the door open.
9.5-8 HANDLING, SERVICE & MAINTENANCE
No change.
NOTE: The signal lights do not absolve the crew of the responsibility to
ensure the area is clear below the aircraft.
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