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Issue 1
February 2013
EJECTION SEAT
Mk KE16J
AIRCREW MANUAL
PUBLISHED BY: MARTIN-BAKER AIRCRAFT CO.LTD.,

HIGHER DENHAM, NR. UXBRIDGE,
MIDDLESEX UB9 5AJ,
ENGLAND
TELEPHONE: +44 (0) 1895 832214
FAX: +44 (0) 1895 832587
© Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Limited. 2013. All rights reserved.
The information contained herein is the property of Martin-Baker Aircraft Company Limited and is
supplied without liability for errors or omissions. No part may be reproduced, disclosed or used
except as authorised by contract or other written permission. The copyright and the foregoing
restriction on reproduction, disclosure and use extend to all media in which the information may be
embodied.
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CONTENTS
Preliminary material Page
TITLE PAGE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .i
AMENDMENT RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iii
ADVANCE INFORMATION LEAFLET RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . iv
CONTENTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . v
SPECIAL INFORMATION LEAFLET RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . vii
HIGHLIGHTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ix
MODIFICATION RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xi
LIST OF RELATED PUBLICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xiii
ALPHABETICAL LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xv
DATA SHEET . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . xix
Sections
1 Description and ejection sequence
2 Safety notes and operating controls
3 Operating procedures
INTRODUCTION
1 This publication contains a description, recommended safety precautions, necessary maintenance
procedures and repair information related to the equipment given on the title page. You must obey these
instructions to make sure of the safety of personnel and satisfactory operation of the equipment.
AMENDMENT RECORD
2 Include Amendments correctly and enter the details in the Amendment Record. Amendment lists
are numbered consecutively and the amended pages have the amendment date. Amendments are identified
by a black bar in the margin.
ADVANCE INFORMATION LEAFLETS
3 Urgent changes to published material, which would be unacceptably delayed by normal amendment
action, are published first in shortened form by an Advance Information Leaflet (AIL). An AIL is published on
blue paper and contains an instruction on where the document is to be placed. Record the receipt of an AIL
on the AIL Record. When the information in an AIL is incorporated during amendment action, the amendment
instruction sheet will have an instruction to remove the AIL and to record its incorporation on the AIL Record.
SPECIAL INFORMATION LEAFLETS
4 Special Information Leaflets (SIL) contain information which is important to equipment maintenance
and operation. They are published when required and sent to customers. When a SIL is received, record the
SIL on the SIL Record and make handwritten amendments to the text where necessary. When the information
in an SIL is incorporated during amendment action, the amendment instruction sheet will contain a statement
to this effect and instruct you to record its incorporation on the SIL Record.

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HIGHLIGHTS
5 The Highlights give you a short description of amendments or up-issues that occur during the life of
a publication. The information in the Highlights is only related to the current amendment or issue state of the
publication.
MODIFICATION RECORD
6 We give a list of Modifications to the equipment described in this publication in the Modification
Record.
LIST OF RELATED PUBLICATIONS
7 Refer to the List of Related Publications for information on maintenance, operation and spare parts
of related equipment and materials.
LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS
8 The List of Abbreviations is an alphabetical list of abbreviations used in Martin-Baker technical

publications. Abbreviations are the same for singular and plural.
DATA SHEET
9 The data sheet gives information on the major components and includes part numbers and
operating tolerances.
NOTES TO THOSE WHO HOLD PUBLICATIONS
10 Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd. do not accept as satisfactory any publication amended by any other
than the amendment procedure approved by the Martin-Baker Publications Department, or publications not
amended.
11 Send all correspondence about amendments to:
Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd.,

Higher Denham,
Uxbridge,
Middlesex UB9 5AJ
England.
Write below the address “For the attention of the Publications Manager”.

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SPECIAL INFORMATION LEAFLET RECORD

Included by
SIL No Short Title Issue Date
Amdt No
SIL729 Martin-Baker Ejection Seat Firing Handle - Apr 2014 Amdt 1

Potential for safety pin to be inserted with the
firing handle in an unsafe condition.
SIL737 Martin-Baker Ejection Seat Firing Handle - May 2014 Amdt 1
Potential for customers to route safety equipment
through or under the firing handle.
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Section Chapter Reason for Change
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2 1 Page 2, New warning added and para 3.2 amended.
Page 3, Figure 1 amended.
2 TOC updated.
Page 4, New warning added.
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3 1 TOC updated
Page 2, New warnings and para 2 added.
Page 4, New warnings added.
Page 6, New warning and para 4.12 added.
2 TOC updated.
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LIST OF RELATED PUBLICATIONS

Publication No Publication Title
Copies of the above publications may be ordered from:

Martin-Baker Aircraft Co. Ltd.,
(Attn. Sales Department)
Higher Denham,
Uxbridge,
Middlesex UB9 5AJ
England.

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ALPHABETICAL LIST OF ABBREVIATIONS

Abbreviation Title
AAC Auxiliary Aids Container
AF Across flats
ADU Automatic Deployment Unit
ALIU Automatic Liferaft Inflation Unit
AML Aircraft Materials Limited
amps Amperes
approx Approximately
A/R As required
barg bar gauge
BTRU Barostatic Time-Release Unit
C Centigrade or Celsius
cc Cubic centimetre
CG Compatibility Group
Chap Chapter
cm Centimetre
cm2 Square centimetre
c's'k Countersunk
daN Decanewton
daN m Decanewton force metre
dc Direct current
deg degree
dia diameter
d.tex double texture
EO Emergency oxygen
Fig Figure
FN Flare nut
ft foot
ft/s foot/second
g gramme
g acceleration due to gravity
g/s g per second
GSE Ground Support Equipment
GQ GQ Parachutes Limited
Hz Hertz
IAC Irvin Airchute Company
HD Hazard division
hp horse power
IAS Indicated Air Speed
ICAN International Commission for Air Navigation
ICI Imperial Chemical Industries
IFF Identification, Friend or Foe
in. Inch
in2 Square inch
Intro Introduction
kg Kilogram
kgf Kilogram-force
kgf cm Kilogram-force centimetre

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Abbreviation Title
kgf/cm2 Kilogram-force/square centimetre
kgf m Kilogram-force metre
kN m Kilonewton metre
kN/m2 Kilonewton/square metre
lb Pound
lbf Pound-force
lbf ft Pound-force foot
lbf in. Pound-force inch
lbf/in2 (or psi) Pound-force/square inch
LH Left hand
m metre
ml millilitre
mm millimetre
mb millibar
MDC Miniature detonating cord
MEK Methyl-ethyl-ketone
min minute
Mk Mark
ms millisecond
m/s Metres per second
MWARS Martin-Baker Water Activated Release System
N Newton
NATO North Atlantic Treaty Organisation
NEQ Nett Explosive Quantity
Nm Newton metre
No Number
OE Open ended
OJDE Open jaw/double ended
OQD Outside Quantity Distance
para paragraph
Part No. Part Number
PEC Personal Equipment Connector
PLB Personal Locator Beacon
POL Petrols, oils and lubricants
pr pair
PSD Personal Services Disconnect
psig pounds per square inch gauge
PSP Personal Survival Pack
PTFE Polytetrafluoroethylene
QD Quantity Distance
QRF Quick-release fitting
Ref Reference
rpm revolutions per minute
RH Right Hand
s second
SAC Survival Aids Container
Sect Section
SI Systeme International (d'Units)
SIL Special Information Leaflet

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Abbreviation Title
SMDC Shielded Mild Detonating Cord
Spec Specification
swg Standard wire gauge
UK United Kingdom
UNC Unified National Coarse
UNF Unified National Fine
US United States
US Mil Spec United States Military Specification
UWARS Universal Water Activated Release System
V Volts
Vac Volts alternating current
Vdc Volts direct current

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DATA SHEET
I.C.D. (FRONT AND REAR SEATS) KE16J-1/-2 MBEU214000 (ISSUE B)

I.C.D. (SOLO SEAT) KE16J MBEU214100 (ISSUE A)
EJECTION SEAT (Front cockpit) KE16J-1

MBEU214001 (ISSUE A )
EJECTION SEAT (Rear/solo cockpit) KE16J, KE16J-2
MBEU214002 (ISSUE A)
PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY MBEU171693 (ISSUE 3E)

Parachute canopy GQ Type 5000
Drogue assembly MBEU143762 (ISSUE E)
PERSONAL SURVIVAL PACK (PSP) MBEU200027 (ISSUE 2)

Automatic deployment unit (ADU) MBEU201010 (ISSUE 3A)
BAROSTATIC TIME-RELEASE UNIT MBEU200389 (ISSUE 3A)

Delay 0.55 s +/- 0.10 s
Barostat 15 000ft +/- 1 000ft
Barostat controlled g-restrictor At altitudes above 11 000ft to the barostat height,
delay is arrested if deceleration g-load exceeds
nominal 3.25G.
From 0ft to 11000ft, delay is arrested if deceleration
g-load exceeds nominal 6.20G
DROGUE ASSEMBLY CONTAINER MBEU200112 (ISSUE 4)
GUN BEAMS AND MECHANISM

Front MBEU212003 (ISSUE 1)
Rear/solo MBEU214004 (ISSUE A)
SEAT PAN AND MECHANISM

Front MBEU214005 (ISSUE A)
Rear/solo MBEU214006 (ISSUE A)
SEAT RAISING ACTUATOR (FRONT) MBEU205145-1 (ISSUE 1A)

Duty working cycle 1 minute in 8 minutes
Length of stroke 5.9 in.
SEAT RAISING ACTUATOR (REAR) MBEU205146-1 (ISSUE 1A)

Duty working cycle 1 minute in 8 minutes
Length of stroke 7.4 in.

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HARNESS POWER RETRACTION UNIT MBEU200425-1 (ISSUE 4A)
EMERGENCY OXYGEN CYLINDER MBEU200791 (ISSUE 3)
INTERSEAT SEQUENCING SYSTEM MBEU214016 (ISSUE A)

SELECTOR VALVE ASSEMBLY MBEU202150 (ISSUE 3A)
PULL-OFF LOADS
Firing handle 35-50 lb.
Firing handle with sears Not to exceed 65 lb.
Sear from manual separation firing unit Not to exceed 40 lb.
Emergency oxygen manual control Not to exceed 30 lb.
Sticker strap lugs from sticker clips 40 to 55 lb.
CARTRIDGE SET MBEU212015 (ISSUE 1)

(FRONT AND REAR/SOLO SEATS)
ROCKET PACK (FRONT) MBEU200518 (ISSUE 6)
ROCKET PACK (REAR SEAT) MBEU200519 (ISSUE 6)
CARTRIDGE SET CJ INTERFACE MBEU201164-1 (ISSUE 1)
CARTRIDGE ADU MBEU164759 (ISSUE 5)

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SECTION 1
DESCRIPTION AND EJECTION SEQUENCE
CONTENTS
PRELIMINARY MATERIAL
CONTENTS (THIS LIST)
CHAPTERS
1 DESCRIPTION
2 EJECTION SEQUENCE
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SECTION 1
Chapter 1
DESCRIPTION
CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1-2
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1-2
GUIDE RAILS ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1-2
GUN BEAM AND MECHANISM ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1-2
SEAT PAN AND MECHANISM ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1-4
PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1-5
PERSONAL SURVIVAL PACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1-5
ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1-6
Canopy jettison system . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1-6
Interseat sequencing system (Twin seat aircraft) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1-6
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1-6
Figure Page
1 Front ejection seat - front RH view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1-8
2 Front ejection seat - front LH view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1-9
3 Front ejection seat - rear view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-1-10

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INTRODUCTION
1 The KE16J, KE16J-1 and KE16J-2 ejection seats fitted to the aircraft are lightweight ejection seats
that give safe escape for most values of the aircraft’s height, velocity, attitude and flight path (within the
envelope from zero height at zero velocity in a near level attitude and the limits of the aircraft’s maximum
velocity, between zero and maximum height). The KE16J is fitted to the solo seat aircraft. KE16J-1 ejection
seat is fitted to the front cockpit of the twin seat aircraft and the KE16J-2 is fitted to the rear cockpit.
2 The ejection seats are operated by cartridges with the aid of a rocket motor. A gas operated interseat
sequencing system (ISS) can be selected to let one of the two aircrew start the ejection sequence for both
aircrew (Twin seat aircraft). Time-delay cartridges ensure that the rear seat always ejects first, with an
automatic time interval before the front seat ejects. A solo mode can be selected. This gives the shortest
possible time for front seat ejection without the interval for the rear seat to be ejected first.
3 Ejection is started when the aircrew pulls a seat firing handle on the front of the seat pan and
mechanism between his thighs. This supplies gas pressure supplied to two telescopic main beams which
eject the seat. An underseat rocket motor (USRM) fires when the beams are at the top of their stroke. The
added thrust of the USRM carries the seat to a safe height for the parachute to deploy.
4 After ejection a drogue and bridle system makes the seat stable and decreases forward velocity. A
personnel parachute then automatically deploys and the aircrew automatically separates from the seat. A
manual override (MOR) system can be used to start parachute deployment and the separation sequence if
the automatic system and automatic back-up system fails.
GENERAL
5 The installation comprises five main assemblies:
5.1 The guide rails assembly.
5.2 The gun beam and mechanism assembly.
5.3 The seat pan and mechanism assembly.
5.4 The parachute assembly.
5.5 The Personal Survival Pack (PSP).
GUIDE RAILS ASSEMBLY
6 Two guide rails for the ejection seat are attached to the aircraft structure in the cockpit. The ejection
seat is attached to the guide rails by top latches in LH and RH beams. The top latches are released during
the ejection sequence to let the seat rise up the guide rails on four pairs of slippers (attached to the beams)
which are engaged in slots in the guide rails.
GUN BEAM AND MECHANISM ASSEMBLY
7 LH and RH beams are attached each side of the top and bottom cross beams. Each beam has an
outer tube and inner piston tube. A headpad is attached between the top caps of the LH and RH beams in
front of the parachute container (headbox). The gun beam and mechanism are the primary location for the
ejection seat components and the beams are primary components in the initial ejection sequence.

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8 Single seat aircraft: Time-delay cartridges are attached to a manifold attached to the top of the
bottom cross beam. When the ejection sequence is started, gas pressure from the RH seat initiator (on the
seat pan and mechanism) is supplied through pipes to operate the related RH 0.40s time-delay cartridge. Gas
pressure from the LH seat initiator is supplied through pipes to operate the LH 0.40s time-delay cartridge.
After the related time-delay, time-delay cartridges cause initiation of the main gun cartridge.
9 Twin seat aircraft: Time-delay cartridges are attached to a manifold attached to the top of the
bottom cross beam. When the ejection sequence is started, gas pressure from the RH seat initiator (on the
seat pan and mechanism) is supplied through pipes to operate the interseat sequencing system (ISS) and the
related RH time-delay cartridge (Refer to para 43). Gas pressure from the LH seat initiator is supplied through
pipes to operate the LH time-delay cartridge (Refer para 43). After the related time-delay, time-delay
cartridges cause initiation of the main gun cartridge.
10 The gas inlets of the main gun cartridge are connected to the bottom of the manifold on the bottom
cross beam. The two gas outlets of the main gun cartridge are attached to collars on each beam inner piston
tube. Gas pressure in the beams causes the LH and RH beam top latches to release. Gas pressure in the
beams also causes bottom latches to engage in the two guide rails. With the top latches released, increased
gas pressure causes the beam outer tubes, with the seat attached, to rise up the guide rails. The inner piston
tubes stay in the cockpit, locked by the bottom latch pistons to the guide rails. When the outer tube has risen
sufficiently, the firing unit of the secondary cartridge in each beam becomes open to and is fired by gas from
the main gun cartridge. This added pressure from the secondary cartridges increases upward acceleration
and velocity of the seat.
11 Gas from the RH seat initiator is also supplied through a pipe to cause initiation of the cartridge of
the harness powered retraction unit (HPRU). The HPRU is installed horizontally on the front face of the top
cross beam. The upper harness is attached to it. The HPRU pulls and locks the aircrew in the correct posture
for ejection before the time-delay cartridges cause initiation of the main gun cartridge.
12 LH and RH multi-purpose initiators (MPI) are attached to the bottom cross beam each side of the
time-delay cartridges. Each MPI has a static line attached to the cable attachment plate (which stays with the
aircraft during ejection). When the seat rises the static lines are pulled tight and each releases a firing pin to
fire a cartridge.
13 The length of the LH MPI static line causes the USRM to fire after the end of the beam stroke. Gas
from the LH MPI cartridge is supplied through pipes to the USRM (attached to the seat pan and mechanism).
Gas from the LH MPI cartridge is also supplied through pipes to the MOR lock housing, the EO/USRM
manifold (both attached to the seat pan and mechanism), the barostatic time-release unit (BTRU) attached to
a flange on the inside face of the LH beam and the drogue deployment unit (DDU) tilt mechanism.
14 The length of the RH MPI static line causes gas from the RH MPI cartridge to be supplied through
pipes to the drogue deployment unit (DDU) attached to the rear face of the top cross beam. The gas fires the
DDU cartridge after the end of the beam stroke. The gas from this cartridge operates a two-stage piston
assembly which deploys the drogue canister (attached to the top of the DDU). The momentum of deployment
causes the canister to separate from drogue which inflates to decrease velocity and stabilize the seat.
15 Gas from the RH MPI cartridge is also supplied through pipes to the BTRU and the automatic back-
up unit (ABU). The BTRU mechanism prevents parachute deployment until altitude and forces caused by
ejection at high velocity are satisfactorily low. The ABU time-delay mechanism will prevent parachute
deployment for 3.3 seconds and until altitude is satisfactorily low in the event of BTRU function.
16 When conditions are satisfactory the BTRU cartridge fires. Gas from the BTRU cartridge is supplied
through pipes to the head box deployment unit (HBDU) attached to the top cross beam. The HBDU piston
deploys the parachute container attached to the top caps of LH and RH beams. The momentum of
deployment causes the parachute container to separate from the personnel parachute which inflates to pull
the aircrew from the seat.

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17 Gas from the BTRU cartridge is also supplied through pipes to the four drogue bridle locks to release
them and discard the bridle and drogue.
18 The BTRU cartridge also supplies gas pressure to the time-delay unit (TDU) attached to the left face
of the BTRU. Gas from the TDU cartridge is supplied through pipes to release the upper and lower harness
locks and leg restraint lines. The short delay before the TDU cartridge fires keeps the aircrew in the seat
against the reaction force of the HBDU, but releases the locks before the parachute inflates. As the parachute
inflates it pulls the aircrew out of the seat (when the inflation load is sufficient to separate the seat survival kit
(PSP) sticker straps from the sticker clips which attach it to the seat). The load necessary to separate the PSP
sticker straps from the sticker clips makes sure that when the aircrew does separate from the seat the risk of
subsequent contact with the seat is at a minimum.
19 Gas from the ABU cartridge fires the HBDU cartridge to deploy the parachute and releases the
upper and lower bridle locks, upper and lower harness locks and the leg restraint lines in case of a BTRU and
TDU failure.
SEAT PAN AND MECHANISM ASSEMBLY
20 The seat pan and mechanism is attached to sliding collars on the LH and RH beams. The seat pan
and mechanism is the location of the seat firing handle safety pin and is the primary location of the operating
controls.
21 The seat firing handle is found on the front of the seat pan and mechanism, and has yellow and black
stripes. When the seat firing handle is pulled by the aircrew the ejection sequence is started. A safety pin
attached to a red streamer is put through the handle to make the ejection seat "SAFE". The safety pin cannot
be installed into the hole in the seat firing handle if the SAFE/ARM handle is in the "ARMED" position.
22 LH and RH seat initiators are attached to the bottom front of the seat pan and mechanism. Sears
for the firing units of both seat initiators are connected to the seat firing handle (attached to the front of the
seat pan and mechanism) by a linkage.
23 The SAFE/ARMED handle is found on the LHS of the seat pan and mechanism and locks the seat
firing handle when the safety pin is removed. When in the SAFE position, the handle is white and has "SAFE"
written on it in black letters. When in the ARMED position, the handle has black and yellow stripes, and has
"ARMED" written on it in black letters.
24 The SAFE/ARMED handle cannot be put into the ARMED position when the seat firing handle
safety pin is installed.
25 The aircrew can adjust seat height by operation of a seat raising actuator attached to the top cross
beam of the seat pan and mechanism. The screwjack of the seat raising actuator is attached to the bottom of
the body of the HPRU. The seat raising actuator is operated by a switch on the front RHS of the seat pan and
mechanism.
26 The HPRU go-forward lever is on the LH side skin of the seat pan and mechanism. When the lever
is in the rear position the HPRU is locked, to prevent all forward movement of the aircrew. When the lever is
in the forward position the aircrew can move freely forward and back.
27 The USRM is attached to the bottom rear of the seat pan and mechanism. When fired by gas from
the LH or RH MPI, gas pressure from USRM propellant goes through two exhaust nozzles in each of the two
end caps. This gives the thrust necessary to continue the acceleration and velocity of the seat to give the
necessary seat trajectory.

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28 The emergency oxygen cylinder (which has a contents gauge) is installed on the inner LHS of the
seat pan and mechanism and connects with the emergency oxygen rigid pipe. The other end of the
emergency oxygen rigid pipe (which has a connector for connection of the aircrew emergency oxygen hose)
is on the RHS of the seat pan and mechanism. The system supplies the aircrew with oxygen for a short period
automatically during ejection, or manually when the main oxygen supply cannot operate. In operation, gas
from the LH or RH MPI cartridge moves a piston to operate the emergency oxygen control handle. The handle
operates a linkage (on the LH side skin of the seat pan and mechanism) connected to the operating head of
the emergency oxygen cylinder, to turn on the emergency oxygen supply.
29 The manual override (MOR) handle is on the RHS of the seat pan and mechanism. It has yellow
and black stripes. It is connected by a linkage to a firing unit in the rear lower RHS of the seat pan and
mechanism. Gas from the LH or RH MPI cartridge moves a piston to release the manual override (MOR)
handle. If the automatic seat separation sequence does not operate, the ejectee can operate the MOR handle
(subsequent to ejection). This will fire a cartridge to operate the upper and lower harness locks, leg restraint
line locks, the upper and lower bridle locks and the HBDU.
30 The leg restraint system is attached to the bottom front of the seat pan and mechanism. This system
keeps the legs of the aircrew near to the seat pan and mechanism during ejection, to keep the possibility of
leg injuries to a minimum. The system has two leg restraint lines (one for each leg) with break rings, two leg
restraint line locks, two snubbers, two lower leg garters (one on the lower calf of each of the aircrew's legs,
immediately above the boot) and two upper leg garters (one on the thigh of each of the aircrew's legs,
immediately above the knee).
31 An oxygen quick-disconnect connector and flexible pipe is installed to the LH side of the seat pan
and mechanism. The flexible pipe is retained by a fabric strap and installs to the aircrew’s oxygen connection.
PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY
32 The parachute container (headbox) contains a GQ Type 5000 parachute. During the ejection
sequence the headbox deployment unit (HBDU) deploys the parachute container. Then the parachute rigging
lines, followed by the canopy are pulled from the bottom of the parachute container. The parachute canopy
and steering lines are connected to the parachute lift webs. The parachute lift webs have upper harness
release fittings for attachment to the upper torso harness. The upper harness release fittings have an
automatic harness release system installed. The universal water activated release system (UWARS) is fitted
to both release fittings and will automatically release the seat occupant from the parachute assembly when
landing over sea water.
PERSONAL SURVIVAL PACK
33 The personal survival pack (PSP) is installed in the seat pan and mechanism. The seat cushion is
attached to the top of the sitting platform which is designed and given a shape to give maximum support and
comfort to the aircrew. The PSP has a fabric container into which can be put survival aids. Attached to the
PSP is the automatic deployment unit (ADU). The ADU has an AUTO/MANUAL selector knob. A static line
connects the sear of the ADU to the seat. As the aircrew is pulled from the seat the static line pulls the sear
out of the ADU. The sear releases the firing pin which, if the ADU is set to AUTO, fires a four second delay
cartridge. After the four second delay, the cartridge gives gas pressure which retracts a piston to release the
strap which attaches the PSP to the lower harness. This lets the PSP fall to the end of the lowering line. If the
ADU is set to MANUAL a mechanism prevents the firing pin from firing the cartridge. If necessary, the aircrew
can pull a kit release handle on the PSP to manually deploy the PSP.

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ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS
Canopy jettison system
34 KE16J: During the ejection sequence a canopy jettison system removes the canopy. If the canopy
jettison system does not operate, the canopy breakers on the parachute assembly break the canopy to let the
ejection seat eject safely.
35 KE16J-1: During the ejection sequence, but before the front ejection seat ejects, a canopy jettison
system removes the front canopy. If the canopy jettison system does not operate, the canopy breakers on the
parachute container break the canopy to let the front ejection seat eject safely.
36 KE16J-2: During the ejection sequence, but before the rear ejection seat ejects, a canopy jettison
system removes the rear canopy. If the canopy jettison system does not operate, the canopy breakers on the
parachute assembly break the canopy to let the rear ejection seat eject safely.
Interseat sequencing system (Twin seat aircraft)
37 The ISS controls which of the aircrew starts the ejection sequence for the two aircrew. The selector
valve is installed on the LHS in the rear cockpit. Time-delay cartridges ensure that the rear ejection seat
always ejects first with a time interval before the front ejection seat ejects. When SOLO mode is selected, the
front seat ejects with a reduced time-delay.
38 The system has three modes, SOLO, FWD and BOTH. Refer to Sect 2, Chap 2.
39 Two neg-g clamps are installed on mounting plates on the LHS of the front and rear cockpits. The
clamps secure the neg-g flexible pipes and connectors when in flight.
DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FRONT AND REAR SEAT

40 A special foolproof bolt is installed adjacent to the top of each LH guide rail. The foolproof bolt is in
a different location on the LH guide rail in the front cockpit from that on the LH guide rail in the rear cockpit.
The special foolproof bolt prevents accidental installation of a seat in the wrong cockpit when it aligns with a
special contour on the LH beam. The special contour on the LH beam of the front seat is in a different location
to that on the rear seat.
41 The front seat has longer canopy breakers than the rear seat.
42 Two holes in the top cross beam of the seat pan and mechanism (and the spigots of the upper sliding
collars on the beams) are of different dimensions on the front seat from those on the rear seat. This prevents
accidental installation of a seat pan and mechanism on the wrong gun beam and mechanism.
43 Some components related to the ISS on the gun beam and mechanism of the front seat are different
from those on the gun beam and mechanism of the rear seat. The gun beam and mechanism of the front seat
have two 1.3 second and one 0.4 second time-delay cartridges, related front manifold and ISS supply pipes.
The gun beam and mechanism for the rear seat have two 0.4 second time-delay cartridges, related rear
manifold and ISS supply pipes.
44 The disconnect bracket in the cockpit for the front seat has two disconnect spigots for the ISS. The
disconnect bracket in the cockpit for the rear seat has one disconnect spigot for the ISS.
45 The seat raising actuator of the front seat has a working stroke of 5.9 in (150 mm). The seat raising
actuator of the rear seat has a working stroke of 7.4 in (188 mm).
46 Four holes in the side skins (for the bolts and nuts which attach the USRM) are in different locations
in the front seat pan and mechanism from those in the rear seat pan and mechanism. The different locations
of the holes prevent accidental installation of a USRM on the wrong seat pan and mechanism.

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47 Rocket nozzles on the front USRM are of different dimensions from those on the rear USRM. During
ejection this gives the front seat trajectory a curve to the left and the rear seat trajectory a curve to the right.
This, and the time interval between forward and rear seat ejection, keeps the possibility of subsequent contact
between seats to a minimum. To make visual identification of the USRM easy the related rocket motor tube
has a label marked FRONT or REAR as necessary. Also, white painted end caps identify the front rocket
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1
1 Canopy breakers
2 Harness power retraction unit
3 Backpad
4 Seat firing handle
5 Personal survival pack
6 Seat pan
7 LH seat initiator, firing pin assembly
8 Seat raising actuator switch
9 MOR handle
10 Lap straps
11 Emergency oxygen hose
17 12 Aircraft power input connector
13 Ball lock pin and chain
2 14 Backplate
15 Lift web retention strap
16 Guide rail slippers
16 17 Universal water activated
release system
15
3
14
13
4
12
11 5
6
10
7
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1
1 Harness lift webs
2 Parachute assembly (headbox)
3 Secondary cartridge
4 Backrest retaining knob 2
5 Emergency oxygen handle
6 Go-forward lever 15
7 SAFE/ARMED handle
8 Leg line release lever
9 Leg restraint lines and garters
10 RH seat initiator, firing pin assembly
11 Safety pin (seat firing handle) 14
12 Quick release connector, PSP
attachment strap
13
13 Harness roller shackle
14 Harness release fitting
15 Headpad
3
12 4
11
10
6
8
9
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1 Drogue
2 RH top latch
3 Upper bridle lock
4 Gun beams and mechanisms
1 5 Drogue deployment unit
6 DDU/HPRU breeches
18 7 Headbox deployment unit
8 Seat raising actuator
2 9 Automatic back-up unit
10 RH multi-purpose initiator
11 Lower bridle lock
12 Main gun cartridge
13 LH multi-purpose initiator
3 x2 14 Time delay cartridges
15 Barostatic time-release unit
16 Time delay unit
17 Bridle
4 18 LH top latch
17
5
16 6
15
8
14
10
13
11 x2
12
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SECTION 1
Chapter 2
EJECTION SEQUENCE
CONTENTS
Page
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-2
KE16J INITIAL EJECTION SEQUENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-2
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-2
KE16J-1/-2 INITIAL EJECTION SEQUENCE WITH THE ISS IN SOLO MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-3
Front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-3
KE16J-1/-2 INITIAL EJECTION SEQUENCE WITH THE ISS IN FWD MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-3
Front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-3
Rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-4
KE16J-1/-2 INITIAL EJECTION SEQUENCE WITH THE ISS IN BOTH MODE . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-4
Front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-4
Rear seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-5
THE EJECTION SEQUENCE AFTER THE EJECTION HAS STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-6
THE CONDITIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BAROSTATIC TIME RELEASE UNIT . . 1-2-8
Altitude more than 15000 feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-8
Altitude below 15000 feet, but more than 12000 feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-8
Altitude below 12000 feet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-8
THE OPERATION OF THE AUTOMATIC BACKUP UNIT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-8
Table Page
1 Event times 0 knots/0 altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-9
2 Event times 160 knots/0 altitude . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-9
Figure Page
1 The ejection sequence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1-2-10
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GENERAL
KE16J INITIAL EJECTION SEQUENCE
1 When you pull the seat firing handle of the solo seat, the initial ejection sequence of the solo seat is
started.
2 The gas pressure from the LH seat initiator goes to the locations on the solo seat that follow:
2.1 The main gun cartridge through the LH 0.4 second time-delay cartridge.
3 The gas pressure from the RH seat initiator goes to the locations on the solo seat that follow:
3.1 The main gun cartridge through the RH 0.4 second time-delay cartridge
3.2 The harness power retraction unit (HPRU). The gas pressure causes the HPRU cartridge
to fire.
3.3 The canopy jettison system.
KE16J-1/-2 INITIAL EJECTION SEQUENCE
4 The ejection sequence is started when the aircrew pulls the seat firing handle on the front of the seat
pan and mechanism. The seat firing handle mechanism causes the LH/RH seat initiator cartridges to fire. The
interseat sequencing system (ISS) sets the routing of the gas pressure from the cartridges.
5 An ISS mode selector in the rear cockpit sets the gas operated ISS. The mode selector has three
positions as follows:
- SOLO
- FWD
- BOTH.
6 When the aircrew has set the mode selector to the applicable position, the interseat ejection
sequence occurs as follows:
6.1 The mode selector set to SOLO - When the front seat firing handle is pulled only the front
seat ejection sequence is started. The SOLO mode is only applicable when the aircraft is to fly with
one aircrew, refer to the WARNING in Sect 3, Chap 2.
6.2 The mode selector set to FWD - When the front seat firing handle is pulled, the ejection
sequence is started for the two seats. If the rear seat firing handle is pulled, only the ejection
sequence for the rear seat is started.
6.3 The mode selector set to BOTH - The ejection sequence is started for the two seats when
the front or rear seat firing handle is pulled.
7 When the mode is set to FWD or BOTH, the rear seat always ejects first, with an interval of time
before the front seat ejects.
8 When the mode is set to SOLO, the ISS gas pressure fires the 0.4 second time-delay cartridge on
the front seat. Thus the front seat ejects with a reduced time-delay.
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KE16J-1/-2 INITIAL EJECTION SEQUENCE WITH THE ISS IN SOLO

MODE
Front seat
9 When you pull the seat firing handle of the front seat, the initial ejection sequence of the front seat
is started.
10 The gas pressure from the LH seat initiator goes to the locations on the front seat that follow:
10.1 The main gun cartridge through the LH 1.3 second time-delay.
11 The gas pressure from the RH seat initiator goes to the locations on the front seat that follow:
11.1 The main gun cartridge through the RH 1.3 second time-delay.
11.2 The front harness powered retraction unit (HPRU). The gas pressure causes the HPRU
cartridge to fire.
NOTE
Because the rear seat is not ejected in SOLO mode, the front seat can be ejected with a
0.4 second time-delay. Gas pressure is redirected through the ISS to start the ejection
sequence in this shorter time.
11.3 The main gun cartridge through the ISS mode selector and the 0.4 second time-delay. The
gas pressure causes the main gun cartridge to fire.
11.4 The front canopy jettison system cartridge through the ISS mode selector. The gas
pressure causes the front canopy jettison system to operate. There is no time-delay.
KE16J-1/-2 INITIAL EJECTION SEQUENCE WITH THE ISS IN FWD MODE
Front seat
12 When you pull the seat firing handle of the front seat, the initial ejection sequence for the two seats
is started.
13 The gas pressure from the LH seat initiator on the front seat goes to the locations that follow:
13.1 The LH 1.3 second time-delay cartridge on the front seat. After an interval of 1.3 seconds,
the gas pressure from the time-delay cartridge causes the main gun cartridge to fire.
14 The gas pressure from the RH seat initiator of the front seat goes to the locations that follow:
14.1 The RH 1.3 second time-delay cartridge of the front seat. After an interval of 1.3 seconds,
the gas pressure from the time-delay cartridge causes the main gun cartridge to fire.
14.2 The HPRU cartridge of the front seat. The gas pressure causes the HPRU cartridge to fire.
14.3 The front canopy jettison system 0.85 second time-delay cartridge. After an interval of
0.85 seconds the gas pressure causes the front canopy jettison system to operate.

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NOTES
(1) Gas pressure from the front RH seat initiator is directed through the ISS system check
valve to start the ejection sequence in the rear seat.
(2) A check valve on the rear seat prevents gas pressure firing the RH rear seat initiator
cartridge.
14.4 The RH 0.40 second time-delay cartridge of the rear seat. After an interval of 0.40
seconds, the gas pressure from the time-delay cartridge causes the main gun cartridge to fire.
14.5 The rear canopy jettison system. The gas pressure causes the rear canopy jettison
system to operate.
14.6 The rear harness power retraction unit (HPRU). The gas pressure causes the HPRU
cartridge to fire.
Rear seat
NOTE
A check valve in the ISS prevents gas pressure starting the front seat ejection sequence.
15 When you pull the seat firing handle of the rear seat, the initial ejection sequence of the rear seat
only is started.
16 The gas pressure from the LH seat initiator on the rear seat goes to the locations that follow:
16.1 The LH 0.40 second time-delay cartridge of the rear seat. After an interval of 0.40
17 The gas pressure from the RH seat initiator on the rear seat goes to the locations on the rear seat
that follow:
17.1 The HPRU cartridge. The gas pressure causes the HPRU cartridge to fire.
17.2 The RH 0.40 second time-delay cartridge on the rear seat. After an interval of 0.40
system to operate.
KE16J-1/-2 INITIAL EJECTION SEQUENCE WITH THE ISS IN BOTH

MODE
Front seat
18 When you pull the seat firing handle of the front seat, the initial ejection sequence for the two seats
is started.
19 The gas pressure from the LH seat initiator goes to the locations on the front seat that follow:
19.1 The front main gun cartridge through the LH 1.3 second time-delay cartridge.

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20 The gas pressure from the RH seat initiator goes to the locations on the front seat that follow:
20.1 The front main gun cartridge through the RH 1.3 second time-delay cartridge
20.2 The front harness power retraction unit (HPRU). The gas pressure causes the HPRU
cartridge to fire
20.3 The front canopy jettison system through the 0.85 second time-delay cartridge.
NOTES
(1) Gas pressure from the front RH seat initiator is directed through the ISS system to start the ejection
sequence in the rear seat.
(2) A check valve on the rear seat prevents gas pressure firing the RH rear seat initiator cartridge.
21 The gas pressure from the front RH seat initiator goes to the locations on the rear seat that follow:
21.1 The rear main gun cartridge through the RH 0.4 second time-delay cartridge.
21.2 The rear harness power retraction unit (HPRU). The gas pressure causes the HPRU
cartridge to fire.
21.3 The rear canopy jettison system.
Rear seat
22 When you pull the seat firing handle of the rear seat, the initial ejection sequence for both the front
and rear seats is started.
23 The gas pressure from the LH seat initiator of the rear seat goes to the locations that follow:
23.1 The LH 0.40 second time-delay cartridge of the rear seat. After an interval of 0.40
24 The gas pressure from the RH seat initiator of the rear seat goes to the locations that follow:
system to operate.
24.2 The RH 0.40 second time-delay cartridge of the rear seat. After an interval of 0.40
24.3 The HPRU cartridge of the rear seat. The gas pressure causes the HPRU cartridge to fire.
NOTES
(1) Gas pressure from the rear RH seat initiator is directed through the ISS system to start the ejection
sequence in the front seat.
(2) A check valve on the front seat prevents gas pressure firing the RH front seat initiator cartridge.
25 The gas pressure from the RH seat initiator of the rear seat goes to the locations on the front seat
that follow:
25.1 The front canopy jettison system 0.85 second time-delay cartridge. After an interval of
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25.2 The main gun cartridge of the front seat through the RH 1.3 second time-delay cartridge
of the front seat. After an interval of 1.3 seconds, the gas pressure from the time-delay cartridge
causes the main gun cartridge to fire.
25.3 The front harness power retraction unit (HPRU). The gas pressure causes the HPRU
cartridge to fire
THE EJECTION SEQUENCE AFTER THE EJECTION HAS STARTED
26 The ejection sequence that follows is applicable to each of the three seats.
27 The gas pressure from the seat initiators fires the HPRU cartridge. The HPRU pulls and locks the
aircrew into the correct position for ejection.
28 The gas pressure from the seat initiators fires the canopy jettison system.
29 The gas pressure from the main gun cartridge moves the seat up the guide rails.
30 The connectors to the aircraft supplies are automatically disconnected from the seat.
31 The inertia of the legs of the aircrew causes them to move below the front of the seat pan and
mechanism. The leg restraint system keeps the legs of the aircrew in this position.
32 When the seat has moved up the guide rails sufficiently, the gas pressure from the main gun
cartridge fires the secondary cartridges.
33 The static line causes the LH Multi-purpose Initiator (MPI) to fire after 22 to 23 in. (560 to 585 mm)
of seat movement. The gas pressure from the LH MPI goes to the locations that follow:
33.1 The cartridge of the underseat rocket motor (USRM). The gas pressure from the cartridge
fires the USRM.
33.2 The release mechanism of the emergency oxygen (EO) system. The EO system operates.
33.3 The release mechanism of the MOR handle. The aircrew can operate the MOR system if
necessary.
33.4 The sear of the barostatic time release unit (BTRU). When the conditions are satisfactory
the BTRU cartridge can fire, refer to para 40 to para 42.
33.5 The drogue deployment unit (DDU). The gas pressure causes the lock to become
unlocked and puts the DDU in the correct position. The DDU is not fired at this step.
34 The static line causes the RH MPI to fire after 47 to 48 in. (1.195 to 1.220 mm) of seat movement.
The gas pressure from the RH MPI goes to the locations that follow:
34.1 The sear of the automatic backup unit (ABU). When the conditions are satisfactory the
ABU cartridge fires, refer to para 43.
34.2 The DDU cartridge. The gas pressure from the DDU cartridge deploys the drogue
container.
34.3 The cartridge of the USRM. (Auxiliary function to LH MPI gas pressure.) The gas pressure
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34.4 The release mechanism of the EO system. (Auxiliary function to LH MPI gas pressure.)
The EO system operates.
34.5 The release mechanism of the MOR handle. (Auxiliary function to LH MPI gas pressure.)
The aircrew can operate the MOR system if necessary.
34.6 The sear of the BTRU. (Auxiliary function to LH MPI gas pressure.) When the conditions
are satisfactory the BTRU cartridge can fire, refer to para 40 to para 42.
35 When the BTRU is released (refer to para 40 to para 42), and the 0.55 second interval is completed,
the BTRU cartridge is fired. The gas pressure from the BTRU cartridge goes to the locations that follow:
35.1 The upper and lower drogue bridle locks. The bridle locks are released.
35.2 The headbox deployment unit (HBDU) cartridge. The HBDU cartridge fires and the gas
pressure deploys the parachute container.
35.3 The TDU cartridge. The TDU cartridge fires after an interval of 0.2 seconds and supplies
the gas pressure to unlock the locks of the straps that follow:
35.3.1 The lap straps.
35.3.2 The leg restraint lines.
35.3.3 The shoulder straps.
36 When the straps and leg restraint lines are released, and inflation of the parachute canopy has
started, aircrew/seat separation occurs.
37 The aircrew is lowered to a landing by the parachute.
38 The PSP is deployed automatically or manually as follows:
38.1 If the automatic deployment unit (ADU) is set to AUTO, the PSP automatically deploys
during aircrew/seat separation as follows:
38.1.1 The static line connected to the seat pan and mechanism disengages the sear
from the ADU to fire the ADU cartridge. The cartridge fires after a 4 second interval.
38.1.2 The ADU piston is retracted and the PSP falls to the end of the lowering line.
38.2 If the ADU is set to MANUAL, the aircrew must operate the kit release handle to deploy
the PSP.
39 The lowering line opens the closure flaps of the PSP and the contents are deployed as follows:
39.1 The life raft inflates and deploys from the shell to hang on the lowering line.
39.2 The survival aids container is pulled from the shell of the PSP to hang on the lowering line
approximately 12 ft. (3.7m) below the aircrew.
39.3 The shell of the PSP falls from the aircrew.

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THE CONDITIONS FOR THE OPERATION OF THE BAROSTATIC TIME

RELEASE UNIT
NOTE
In the conditions following, the BTRU cartridge will be fired 0.55 seconds after the barostat or g-
restrictor releases the firing pin mechanism.
Altitude more than 15000 feet
40 The barostat capsule of the BTRU prevents the operation of the BTRU above an altitude of 15000
feet. The aircrew falls, in the seat, kept stable by the drogue. The barostat capsule of the BTRU lets the BTRU
operate at an altitude of 15000 feet.
Altitude below 15000 feet, but more than 12000 feet
41 The barostat controlled g-restrictor in the BTRU prevents the operation of the BTRU, until the g-load
is less than 3.25 g.
Altitude below 12000 feet
42 The barostat controlled g-restrictor in the BTRU prevents the operation of the BTRU, until the g-load
is less than 6.20 g.
THE OPERATION OF THE AUTOMATIC BACKUP UNIT
NOTE
The ABU functions are auxiliary functions to the functions of the BTRU and TDU.
43 The barostat capsule in the ABU prevents the operation of the ABU above an altitude of 12000 feet.
If the BTRU and TDU do not operate, the aircrew falls, in the seat, kept stable by the drogue. The barostat
capsule in the ABU lets the ABU operate at an altitude of 12000 feet.
44 When the ABU is released, and the 3.3 second interval is completed, the ABU cartridge is fired. Gas
pressure from the ABU cartridge fires the HBDU cartridge and supplies gas pressure to unlock;
44.1 The upper and lower drogue bridle locks.
44.2 The lap straps.
44.3 The leg restraint lines.
44.4 The shoulder straps.
45 The sequence of event times given in Table 1 and Table 2 are in relation to the ejection sequence
shown in Fig 1.

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TABLE 1: EVENT TIMES 0 KNOTS/0 ALTITUDE
Event times (seconds)
Single seat Twin seat
Event - Solo (front) Both (front) Both (rear)

Handle Pull 0 0 0 0
Canopy jettison 0.03 0.03 0.85 0.03
Ejection gun initiation 0.40 0.40 1.30 0.40
Drogue deployment unit rotates 0.55 0.55 1.45 0.55
Rocket motor light up 0.55 0.55 1.45 0.55
Ejection gun separation 0.57 0.57 1.47 0.57
Drogue deployment unit fire 0.60 0.60 1.50 0.60
Rocket motor burn out 0.90 0.90 1.80 0.90
Parachute deployment unit fire 1.1 1.1 2.0 1.1
Harness release 1.3 1.3 2.2 1.3
Seat/man separation 3.2 3.2 4.1 3.2
Parachute first/full inflation 4.9 4.9 5.8 4.9
Survival pack ADU fire 7.2 7.2 8.1 7.2
TABLE 2: EVENT TIMES 160 KNOTS/0 ALTITUDE
Event times (seconds)
Single seat Twin seat
Event - Solo (front) Both (front) Both (rear)

Handle Pull 0 0 0 0
Canopy jettison 0.03 0.03 0.85 0.03
Ejection gun initiation 0.40 0.40 1.30 0.40
Drogue deployment unit rotates 0.55 0.55 1.45 0.55
Rocket motor light up 0.55 0.55 1.45 0.55
Ejection gun separation 0.57 0.57 1.47 0.57
Drogue deployment unit fire 0.60 0.60 1.50 0.60
Rocket motor burn out 0.90 0.90 1.8 0.90
Parachute deployment unit fire 1.1 1.1 2.0 1.1
Harness release 1.3 1.3 2.2 1.3
Seat/man separation 1.3 1.3 2.2 1.3
Parachute first/full inflation 2.6 2.6 3.5 2.6
Survival pack ADU fire 5.3 5.3 6.2 5.3

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5 Above 15,000 ft.

a) The seat falls, kept stable by the drogue
6
b) The emergency oxygen supply continues
Below 15,000 ft.

a) The cartridge of the barostatic time release unit fires
4 b) The cartridge of the headbox deployment unit fires
c) The parachute container deploys
d) The drogue bridle is released
a) The drogue is deployed to keep the seat stable

and decrease the velocity of the seat
b) The barostatic time release unit monitors the
altitude and g load conditions
a) The upper and lower harness to the seat locks

and leg restraint lines are released
7 b) The separation of the parachute container
from the parachute occurs
3 c) The parachute inflates
d) Separation of the seat from the aircrew occurs
and the seat falls away from the aircrew
e) The personal survival pack is kept attached to
the aircrew
a) The underseat rocket motor fires f) The time-delay cartridge of the automatic
b) The emergency oxygen is supplied to the aircrew deployment unit on personal survival pack
c) The barostatic time release unit is set to operate operates (Automatic mode)
when the altitude and g load conditions are satisfactory
d) The drogue and drogue deployment unit turn to the
correct position to deploy the drogue subsequently
e) The Automatic backup unit is set to operate if necessary
2 a) The connectors to the aircraft supplies

automatically disconnect
8
b) The legs of the aircrew are held
c) The main gun secondary cartridges fire
d) The multi-purpose initiators fire a) The aircrew is lowered
on the parachute
b) The automatic deployment unit
a) The seat firing handle is pulled automatically lowers the personal
b) The interseat sequencing system operates in the survival pack
1 relation to the set position of the mode selector c) The liferaft automatically inflates
c) The harness power retraction unit operates
d) The canopy jettison system operates
e) The main gun cartridge fires
f) The bottom latches engage
g) The top latches disengage
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SECTION 2
SAFETY NOTES AND OPERATING CONTROLS
CONTENTS
CHAPTERS
1 SAFETY NOTES
2 OPERATING CONTROLS
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Chapter 1
SAFETY NOTES
CONTENTS
Page
THE EJECTION SEAT MADE SAFE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1-2
Safety devices - ejection seat installed in aircraft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1-2
Safe for Parking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1-2
Safe for Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1-2
Figure Page
1 Location of the safety devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-1-3
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THE EJECTION SEAT MADE SAFE
WARNING
MAKE SURE THAT THE SEAT FIRING HANDLE IS FULLY ENGAGED IN THE SEAT FIRING
HANDLE HOUSING AND THAT THE SAFETY PIN IS INSTALLED THROUGH THE SEAT FIRING
HANDLE HOUSING AND THE SEAT FIRING HANDLE. IF THE SAFETY PIN IS NOT INSTALLED
THROUGH THE SEAT FIRING HANDLE HOUSING AND THE SEAT FIRING HANDLE, YOU CAN
INITIATE ACCIDENTAL EJECTION. ACCIDENTAL EJECTION CAN KILL OR CAUSE INJURY.
Safety devices - ejection seat installed in aircraft
1 The ejection seat has safety devices to prevent the accidental operation of the seat when the aircraft
is on the ground.
Safe for Parking
2 When the aircraft is serviceable, set the safety devices to Safe For Parking as follows:
2.1 Set the SAFE/ARMED handle (Fig 1 - 2) to the SAFE (forward) position.
Safe for Maintenance
NOTE
You cannot install the safety pin (3) in the seat firing handle (1) if the SAFE/ARMED handle (2) is
set to the ARMED position.
3 Before you do work on the ejection seat, or adjacent to the ejection seat, set the safety devices to
Safe For Maintenance as follows:
3.1 Set the SAFE/ARMED handle (2) to the SAFE (forward) position.
3.2 Make sure the seat firing handle (1) is fully engaged in the seat firing handle housing (4)
then install the safety pin (3) through the hole in the seat firing handle (1) and housing (4).

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4
1
3 2 4
A
SAFE FOR PARKING

2 SAFE/ARMED handle
3
SAFE FOR MAINTENANCE
2 SAFE/ARMED handle
3 Seat firing handle safety pin
4 Seat firing handle housing
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Fig. 1 Location of the safety devices
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SECTION 2
Chapter 2
OPERATING CONTROLS
CONTENTS
Page
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-2
THE EJECTION SEAT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-2
The SAFE/ARMED handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-2
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-2
How to operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-2
The seat firing handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-3
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-3
How to operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-3
The manual override handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-3
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-3
How to operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-4
The emergency oxygen handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-4
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-4
How to operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-4
The seat raising actuator switch . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-4
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-4
How to operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-4
The go-forward lever for the HPRU . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-5
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-5
How to operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-5
THE INTERSEAT SEQUENCING SYSTEM (KE16J-1/-2) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-7
Mode selector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-7
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-7
How to operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-7
THE PARACHUTE - STEERING LINES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-10
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-10
How to operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-10
THE PERSONAL SURVIVAL PACK . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-8
The mode selector knob of the automatic deployment unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-8
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-8
How to operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-8
The kit release handle . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-9
Description . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-9
How to operate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-9
Figure Page
1 The controls that operate the ejection seat and ISS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-6
2 The controls that operate the ejection seat and ISS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-8
3 The controls that operate the personal survival pack . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-11
4 The controls that operate the parachute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-12
5 Parachute LH webs and steering lines (RH similar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2-2-13

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GENERAL
1 We give the descriptions of the controls and the indicators of the crew escape system below under
the headings that follow:
1.1 The ejection seat.
1.2 The interseat sequencing system (ISS) - mode selector (twin seat aircraft).
1.3 The personal survival pack (PSP).
1.4 The parachute.
THE EJECTION SEAT
2 The controls that operate the ejection seat are as follows, refer to Fig 1:
2.1 The SAFE/ARMED handle.
2.2 The seat firing handle.
2.3 The manual override (MOR) handle.
2.4 The emergency oxygen (EO) handle.
2.5 The seat raising actuator switch.
2.6 The go-forward lever for the Harness Powered Retraction Unit (HPRU).
The SAFE/ARMED handle
Description
3 The SAFE/ARMED handle (Fig 1 - 4) is on the LHS of the seat pan and mechanism.
4 The SAFE/ARMED handle operates a mechanism that can lock the seat firing handle when the
safety pin is removed.
5 The SAFE/ARMED handle has two positions as follows:
5.1 SAFE - When the handle is in the SAFE position, the trigger at the top aft of the handle is
white and has the caption SAFE in black letters
5.2 ARMED - When the handle is in the ARMED position, the top of the handle is yellow with
black stripes, and has the caption ARMED in black letters.
How to operate
CAUTIONS
(1) When the seat firing handle safety pin is installed, you cannot put the SAFE/ARMED handle into the
ARMED position without using excessive force.
(2) Damage can be caused to the SAFE/ARMED handle if it is operated with excessive force
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6 To put the handle in the SAFE position, lift the aft end of the handle. Then move the handle forward
until the mechanism locks.
7 To put the handle in the ARMED position, ensure the safety pin is not fitted, push in the white trigger
with the caption SAFE. Then pull the handle aft and lower the handle.
The seat firing handle
Description
8 The seat firing handle (Fig 1 - 1) is on the front of the seat pan and mechanism. The seat firing
handle has yellow and black stripes.
NOTES
(1) A safety pin attached to a red streamer is put through the handle to make the ejection seat SAFE,
refer to Sect 2, Chap 1.
(2) The safety pin cannot go into the hole in the seat firing handle if the SAFE/ARMED handle is in the
ARMED position.
9 The seat firing handle causes the ejection sequence to start.
How to operate
10 Use the one-hand or two-hand procedure to pull the seat firing handle as follows:
10.1 One-hand procedure - Hold the seat firing handle with your strongest hand, with the palm
of your hand near to your body. Hold the wrist of the strongest hand with your weakest hand, with
the palm of that hand near to your body. Keep your elbows near to your body.
10.2 Two-hand procedure - Hold the seat firing handle with the thumb and not less than two
fingers of each hand, with the palms of your hands near to your body. Keep your elbows near to
your body.
The manual override handle
Description
11 The MOR handle (Fig 1 - 7) is on the RHS of the seat pan and mechanism. The top surface is yellow
with black stripes and has the caption MOR in black letters.
12 The MOR handle operates a mechanism that causes aircrew/seat separation if the automatic
sequence or automatic backup system has not operated.
NOTE
When the MOR handle is operated the following events occur:
- The lower harness locks are released.
- The leg restraint lines are released.
- The upper harness locks are released.
- The lap straps are released.
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How to operate
NOTE
You cannot operate the MOR handle before the seat ejects.
13 Push the thumb button at the front of the handle into the handle and hold. Then pull the MOR handle.
The emergency oxygen handle
Description
14 The green EO handle (Fig 1 - 2) is on the rear LHS of the seat pan and mechanism.
15 The handle operates a mechanism that causes the EO cylinder to supply the oxygen. When the
handle is operated oxygen is supplied from the EO cylinder for approximately 10 minutes. The supply of
emergency oxygen cannot be stopped once it is activated.
How to operate
16 Pull the EO handle.
The seat raising actuator switch
Description
17 The seat raising actuator switch (Fig 1 - 6) is on the RHS of the seat pan and mechanism.
18 The seat raising actuator switch causes the seat raising actuator to lift or lower the seat pan and
mechanism.
How to operate
WARNING
MAKE SURE THAT ALL STRAPS, HARNESSES, BUCKLES OR CONNECTORS AND ANY
OTHER ITEM WHICH MAY CAUSE AN OBSTRUCTION ARE KEPT CLEAR OF ALL MOVING
COMPONENTS OF THE EJECTION SEAT DURING OPERATION OF THE SEAT RAISING
ACTUATOR. AN OBSTRUCTION CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL INITIATION OF EJECTION SEAT
SYSTEMS. ACCIDENTAL INITIATION OF EJECTION SEAT SYSTEMS CAN KILL OR CAUSE
INJURY.
CAUTION
Do not operate the seat raising actuator for more than one minute in any eight minute period. If you
operate the seat raising actuator for more than one minute in any eight minute period it will cause
damage to the seat raising actuator.
NOTE
The switch is spring-loaded to the centre OFF position.
19 Push the switch forward, to lower the seat pan and mechanism.
20 Pull the switch aft, to lift the seat pan and mechanism.

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The go-forward lever for the HPRU
Description
21 The go-forward lever (Fig 1 - 3) for the HPRU is in a quadrant on the LHS of the seat pan and
mechanism.
22 The go-forward lever operates a mechanism in the HPRU that can hold or not hold the parachute
harness. This mechanism controls forward and aft movement in the seat.
23 You can put the lever in one position of two positions in the quadrant. A spring-loaded plunger
engages in the backplate of the quadrant to lock the lever.
23.1 The go-forward lever in the aft position - The HPRU is locked. The parachute harness is
held and prevents forward movement.
23.2 The go-forward lever in the forward position - The HPRU is unlocked. The parachute
harness is not held and forward and aft movement in the seat is unimpeded.
24 With the handle in the forward (unlocked) position, the HPRU will lock due to rapid deceleration. To
restore the free movement the tension must be eased to release the harness.
How to operate
25 Lift and move the go-forward lever along the quadrant, then lower the go-forward lever into one
position of the two positions in the quadrant. Try to move the go-forward lever forward and aft to ensure that
it is held in the set position.

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2 Emergency oxygen handle
3 Go-forward lever
4 SAFE/ARMED handle
5 Leg restraint line release lever 1
6 Seat raising actuator switch
7 Manual override (MOR) handle
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Fig. 1 The controls that operate the ejection seat and ISS
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THE INTERSEAT SEQUENCING SYSTEM (KE16J-1/-2)
Mode selector
Description
26 The mode selector of the ISS is in the rear cockpit adjacent to the LHS of the rear seat, refer to Fig 2.
27 The handle of the ISS mode selector sets one of three modes to fire the ejection seats in the
specified sequence. The modes are SOLO, FWD and BOTH, refer to Sect 1, Chap 2.
28 The spring-loaded handle moves in a quadrant between the three set positions. The handle has a
knob with yellow and black stripes.
29 The quadrant has the captions SOLO, FWD and BOTH in white letters adjacent to the related holes
in the quadrant for the handle. The holes hold the handle in the quadrant at the set positions.
30 The ISS mode selector valve can be set to three different positions as follows:
WARNING
IF YOU FLY IN AN AIRCRAFT WITH AIRCREW IN BOTH SEATS AND SET THE ISS
SELECTOR TO SOLO MODE THERE IS A RISK OF THE TWO SEATS COLLIDING
DURING EJECTION. YOU MUST MAKE SURE ONE SEAT EJECTS BEFORE THE
OTHER. IF ONE SEAT COLLIDES WITH THE OTHER SEAT IT CAN KILL OR CAUSE
INJURY.
30.1 ISS in SOLO mode (lever in the REAR position). With SOLO mode selected, the ISS is
inoperative. Martin-Baker recommends that whenever practicable only the front seat is to be
occupied when the command mode selector is set to SOLO. If both seats are initiated separately,
there is a risk that the seats can collide. You must ensure that you have operating procedures in
place to make sure that one seat ejects before the other, to prevent the seats colliding.
30.1.1 ISS in SOLO mode, single occupant. When the front seat is fired, only the front
seat is ejected after a 0.4s delay.
30.2 ISS in FWD mode (lever in the MIDDLE position). When the front seat initiates ejection,
the rear seat is ejected first after a 0.4s delay and the front seat is ejected after a 1.3s delay. When
the rear seat initiates ejection, the rear seat is ejected after a 0.4s delay. The front seat is not
ejected.
30.3 ISS in BOTH mode (lever in the FORWARD position). Ejection of both seats can be
started by either front or rear seat aircrew. Whichever aircrew initiates the ejection, the rear seat is
ejected after 0.4s and the front seat is ejected after a 1.3s delay.
How to operate
31 Pull and hold the handle (Fig 2 - 6) against the spring pressure, then move it in the quadrant. Move
the handle adjacent to the caption of the required mode. Let the spring pressure pull the handle into the hole
in the quadrant to hold the handle. Try to move the handle to ensure that it is held in the set position.

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Fig. 2 The controls that operate the ejection seat and ISS
THE PERSONAL SURVIVAL PACK
33 The personal survival pack (PSP) has a mode selector knob for the automatic deployment unit
(ADU) and a kit release handle, refer to Fig 3.
The mode selector knob of the automatic deployment unit
Description
34 The mode selector knob of the ADU is on the top of the ADU on the RHS of the PSP.
35 The mode selector knob of the ADU sets one mode of two modes for the operation of the ADU. The
modes are AUTO and MANUAL, refer to Sect 1, Chap 2.
36 The spring-loaded selector knob has a white arrow. The selector knob turns through 180 degrees
to align the arrow with the white captions AUTO or MANUAL on the body of the ADU.
How to operate
37 To set the ADU to the AUTO or MANUAL mode, pull and hold the mode selector knob against the
spring pressure. Then turn the mode selector knob until the arrow points to the necessary caption on the ADU
body. Let the spring pressure pull the mode selector knob into the body. Try to turn the mode selector knob to
ensure that it is held in the set position.

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The kit release handle
Description
38 The kit release handle is on the LHS of the PSP adjacent to your left thigh.
39 You must use the kit release handle to deploy the PSP if the ADU is set to MANUAL. The kit release
handle can be used to deploy the PSP if the PSP does not deploy automatically. Refer to Sect 1, Chap 2.
40 The kit release handle has a spring-loaded thumb-button at the forward end of the top surface. The
handle has the white caption KIT RELEASE on the top surface.
How to operate
WARNING
DO NOT DISCONNECT THE QUICK-RELEASE CONNECTORS OF THE LH/RH ATTACHMENT
STRAPS OF THE PSP FROM YOUR TORSO HARNESS. IF YOU DISCONNECT THE QUICK-
RELEASE CONNECTORS, THE PSP IS FULLY RELEASED. YOUR CHANCES OF SURVIVAL
ARE DECREASED WHEN YOU DO NOT HAVE THE PSP.
41 Use the left hand to operate the kit release handle. Push and hold the thumb button against the
spring pressure. Then pull the handle until it disengages from the PSP. Discard the handle.

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THE PARACHUTE - STEERING LINES
Description
42 The steering lines have red handles attached by hook and loop fasteners to the aft face of the LH
and RH forward lift webs. When the parachute opens, two guide rings keep each handle end of the steering
lines near to the related forward lift web. Refer to Fig 4 and Fig 5.
43 The steering lines let you open and close the drive slots in the canopy. The drive slots control the
velocity and the direction of flight of the parachute.
How to operate
NOTE
When the parachute initially opens, the parachute has low forward velocity, because the drive slots
in the canopy are held closed.
44 Initially pull the LH and RH handles, at the same time, with moderate force. Then remove the force
on the steering lines. The force breaks the ties, and loosens the loops in the steering lines that keep the drive
slots of the canopy closed. Thus the drive slots open and forward speed increases.
NOTES
(1) Use only a light force to pull a steering line, or the canopy turns too fast. A light force that pulls the
steering line a distance of 6 in. (152 mm) is sufficient to change the direction of flight.
(2) The canopy turns for a short time after the force on the steering line is released. To get the correct
change of direction, remove the force on the steering line before the canopy has turned to the
necessary heading.
45 To turn left, pull the handle of the LH steering line.
46 To turn right, pull the handle of the RH steering line.

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8
A
7
B
A
K
IT
R
EL
EA
SE
3
4
1 Quick-release connector of the RH
attachment strap
2 Quick-release connector of the LH
attachment strap
3 Kit release handle
4 Thumb button of the kit release handle
5 Automatic deployment unit (ADU)
6 AUTO caption
7 Mode selector knob of the ADU
8 MANUAL caption
9 Personal survival pack - shown with the B
cushion removed to give a better
view of parts
MBI10269-01
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3
3
1 Drive slot
2 Parachute steering line
3 Steering line handle
MBI24011-01
Fig. 4 The controls that operate the parachute

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1
2
1 Forward LH lift web

2 Aft LH lift web
3 Steering line
4 Guide ring
5 Handle of the steering line
6 Loops in the steering line
MBI09493-01
Fig. 5 Parachute LH webs and steering lines (RH similar)

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SECTION 3
OPERATING PROCEDURES
CONTENTS
CHAPTERS
1 NORMAL PROCEDURES
2 EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
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SECTION 3
Chapter 1
NORMAL PROCEDURES
CONTENTS
Page
GENERAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-2
ACTIONS BEFORE FLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-2
ADJUSTING THE BACKREST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-3
STRAPPING IN PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-4
ACTIONS AFTER FLIGHT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-6
Table Page
1 EJECTION SEAT - PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-2
Figure Page
1 Front ejection seat - LH view . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-7
2 RH leg restraint line and garters (LH similar) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-8
3 Adjustment of the backrest . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-9
4 Top latch engagement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-1-10

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GENERAL
WARNINGS
(1) BEFORE YOU GET INTO THE COCKPIT, ENSURE THAT THE SAFETY DEVICES OF THE
EJECTION SEAT ARE SET TO THE SAFE POSITION. IF THE CARTRIDGES ARE FIRED, THE
OPERATION OF THE EJECTION SEAT SYSTEMS CAN KILL OR CAUSE AN INJURY.
(2) DO NOT STAND ON THE SEAT FIRING OR MANUAL OVERRIDE HANDLES. IF THE
CARTRIDGES ARE FIRED, THE OPERATION OF THE EJECTION SEAT SYSTEMS CAN KILL
OR CAUSE AN INJURY.
(3) DO NOT PUT SAFETY EQUIPMENT STRAPS OR LINES THROUGH, OR AROUND, THE SEAT
FIRING HANDLE. IF YOU PUT SAFETY EQUIPMENT STRAPS OR LINES THROUGH, OR
AROUND, THE SEAT FIRING HANDLE YOU CAN INITIATE ACCIDENTAL EJECTION.
ACCIDENTAL EJECTION CAN KILL OR CAUSE INJURY.
ACTIONS BEFORE FLIGHT
1 Do the aircrew pre-flight checks before you get into the cockpit, refer to Table 1.
WARNING
MAKE SURE THAT YOUR WEIGHT IS WITHIN THE BOARDING WEIGHT MASS LIMITATIONS.
IF YOUR WEIGHT IS NOT WITHIN THE BOARDING WEIGHT MASS LIMITATIONS DURING
EJECTION IT CAN CAUSE DEATH OR INJURY.
2 Make sure that the aircrew weight meets with the boarding mass requirements of 56.0 to 
122.0 kg (123.46 to 268.96 lb).
TABLE 1: EJECTION SEAT - PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST
Component Action
The safety devices of the ejection Ensure that the ejection seat is set to the SAFE position, refer to
seat Sect 2, Chap 1
Top latch engagement Ensure the top latches are correctly engaged with the guide rail
windows as follows:
Feel and visually examine the top latch mechanism to
ensure that the upper surface of the top cap (Fig 4 - 2) is
flush with the upper surfaces of the top latch.
Ensure that the yellow marking (4) on the outboard vertical
face of the top latch guide (3) is obscured by the top cap
(2).
Ensure that the yellow marking (5) on the forward and rear
faces of the top plate block (6) are obscured by the top cap
(2).
The Emergency Oxygen (EO) Look at the EO gauge (Fig 1 - 1) through the view hole in the
gauge backrest (8). Ensure that the gauge shows FULL (in the black
area)
The EO hose Ensure that the EO hose (2) is correctly attached to the ejection
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TABLE 1: EJECTION SEAT - PRE-FLIGHT CHECKLIST
Component Action
The LH/RH lap straps Position the LH/RH lap straps (3 and 4) away from the seat
cushion (7) and ensure that they are engaged in the lower locks
The LH/RH attachment straps of Position the LH/RH PSP attachment straps (18 and 19) away
the Personal Survival Pack (PSP) from the seat cushion (7) and ensure that they attached to the
PSP
The LH/RH Leg restraint lines Ensure that the taper-plugs (Fig 2 - 1) of the leg restraint lines (2)
are engaged in the related leg restraint line locks
The LH/RH upper and lower leg Ensure that the upper (3) and lower (4) leg garters are correctly
garters attached to the leg restraint lines (2)
WARNING
IF YOU FLY IN AN AIRCRAFT WITH AIRCREW IN BOTH SEATS AND SET THE ISS
SELECTOR TO SOLO MODE THERE IS A RISK OF THE TWO SEATS COLLIDING DURING
EJECTION. YOU MUST MAKE SURE ONE SEAT EJECTS BEFORE THE OTHER. IF ONE
SEAT COLLIDES WITH THE OTHER SEAT IT CAN KILL OR CAUSE INJURY.
The mode selector of the interseat Ensure that the mode selector of the ISS is set to the necessary
sequencing system (ISS) position, refer to Sect 2, Chap 2
The mode selector of the automatic Ensure that the mode selector of the ADU is set to the necessary
deployment unit (ADU) position, refer to Sect 2, Chap 2
ADJUSTING THE BACKREST
3 Adjust the backrest as follows:
NOTES
(1) The backrest has two positions, FORWARD and AFT.
(2) When the backrest is in the forward position, you can see a yellow indication panel on the
top LH side of the backrest.
3.1 Remove the ball lock pin (Fig 3 - 16) from the backrest.
3.2 Pull the backrest retaining-knob (3) at the top LH side of the backrest (2) against the spring
pressure. Then turn the knob 90 degrees to hold the knob away from the forward or aft slot (12) in
the seat pan.
3.3 Pull the backpad (1) off the top of the backrest (2) to show the cloth handle (4).
3.4 Lift the backrest (2) with the cloth handle (4). Lift the backrest until the backrest retaining-
knob (3) is out of the forward or aft slot (12).

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NOTE
When the backrest is correctly in the FORWARD position, all the location devices in
para 3.5 to para 3.8 are also in the FORWARD position. When the backrest is correctly in
the AFT position, all the location devices in para 3.5 to para 3.8 are also in the AFT
position.
3.5 Put the bottom of the backrest (2) in the correct position as follows:
3.5.1 Move the guide pin (13) and location plunger (6) fully forward or aft in the related
location brackets (7) and (14).
3.5.2 Align the location dowels (8) with the FORWARD (9) or AFT (10) location-
bushes on the seat pan.
3.6 Put the top of the backrest (2) in the correct position. Align the location bushes (15) with
the FORWARD or AFT location pins (11) on the seat pan.
3.7 Lower the backrest (2) until the location devices are fully engaged.
3.8 Turn the backrest retaining-knob (3) 90 degrees to unlock the knob. Let the spring
pressure move the knob into the FORWARD or AFT slot (12) in the backrest (2). Ensure that the
knob is fully into the FORWARD or AFT slot (12) to lock the backrest (2) in position.
3.9 Install the ball lock pin (16) to the new position in the backrest.
3.10 Attach the backpad (1) to the backrest (2).
STRAPPING IN PROCEDURE
WARNING
(1) DO NOT PUT SAFETY EQUIPMENT STRAPS OR LINES THROUGH, OR AROUND, THE SEAT
FIRING HANDLE. IF YOU PUT SAFETY EQUIPMENT STRAPS OR LINES THROUGH, OR
AROUND, THE SEAT FIRING HANDLE YOU CAN INITIATE ACCIDENTAL EJECTION.
ACCIDENTAL EJECTION CAN KILL OR CAUSE INJURY.
(2) DO NOT PUT ANYTHING UNDER OR AROUND THE EJECTION SEAT THAT IS NOT PART OF
THE ESCAPE SYSTEM OR AIRCRAFT DESIGN. IF YOU DO, IT CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL
OPERATION OR PREVENT SAFE OPERATION, OF THE EJECTION SEAT. THIS CAN KILL OR
CAUSE INJURY.
4 Do the strapping-in procedure as follows:
4.1 Adjust the backrest (Fig 1 - 8) to the best position for you to operate the flight controls,
refer to para 3.
4.2 Get into the cockpit.
WARNING
MAKE SURE THAT ALL STRAPS, HARNESSES, BUCKLES OR CONNECTORS AND
ANY OTHER ITEM WHICH MAY CAUSE AN OBSTRUCTION ARE KEPT CLEAR OF
ALL MOVING COMPONENTS OF THE EJECTION SEAT DURING OPERATION OF THE
SEAT RAISING ACTUATOR. AN OBSTRUCTION CAN CAUSE ACCIDENTAL
INITIATION OF EJECTION SEAT SYSTEMS. ACCIDENTAL INITIATION OF EJECTION
SEAT SYSTEMS CAN KILL OR CAUSE INJURY.

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CAUTION
Do not operate the seat raising actuator for more than one minute in any eight minute
period. If you operate the seat raising actuator for more than one minute in any eight
minute period it will cause damage to the seat raising actuator.
4.3 Operate the seat raising actuator switch (17) to set the seat pan to align the rear of the
occupant’s flying helmet with the centre of the headpad.
4.4 Put on and adjust the LH/RH upper leg garters (Fig 2 - 3) and LH/RH lower leg garters (4)
as follows:
4.4.1 Ensure that the leg restraint lines are not twisted and that one leg restraint line
(2) is not across the other leg restraint line.
4.4.2 Put the LH/RH lower leg garters (4) in the correct position as follows:
4.4.2.1 On the lowest part of your calf, above, but near to the top of your boot.
4.4.2.2 The D-ring (5) aft.
4.4.2.3 The adjustment buckle (6) and quick-release connector (7) on the
inner side of your leg.
4.4.3 Put the LH/RH upper leg garters (3) in the correct position as follows:
4.4.3.1 Around your thigh, near to your knee.
4.4.3.2 The strap with the D-ring (8) below your knee.
4.4.3.3 The adjustment buckle (9) and quick-release connector (10) on the
inner side of your thigh.
4.4.4 Attach the leg garters to your legs with the quick-release connectors (7 and 10).
4.4.5 Adjust the leg garters to your legs with the adjustment buckles (6 and 9).
4.4.6 Attach the loose ends of the leg garters to the leg garters with the hook and loop
fasteners. Also put the fabric loop on each upper leg garter above the loose end of each
upper leg garter.
4.5 Attach the quick-release connectors of the two PSP attachment straps (Fig 1 - 5 and 6) to
the related connectors on your torso harness.
4.6 Put the lap-straps (3 and 4) in the correct position, above the PSP attachment straps (18
and 19), and above your thighs. Attach the connector of the LH lap-strap to the connector of the RH
lap strap and tighten the lap straps. Ensure that the lap-strap connectors are in the centre.
4.7 Put the go-forward lever (9) of the Harness Powered Retraction Unit (HPRU), in the
(unlocked) forward position.
CAUTION
During the strapping-in procedure, pull the two lift webs above your shoulders at the same
time. If you pull one lift web with the second lift web attached to the headpad, the HPRU
webbing can wind incorrectly into the HPRU. An incorrectly wound HPRU webbing during
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4.8 Remove the two lift webs (10 and 11), from the hook fasteners on the headpad (14), at the
same time. Then pull the two lift webs above your shoulders, at the same time.
4.9 Connect the harness release fittings (12 and 13) on the lift webs to the related fittings on
your torso harness.
4.10 Ensure that with the go-forward lever (9) forward, the HPRU is unlocked. Then ensure that
with the go-forward lever aft, the HPRU is locked.
4.11 Connect the aircrew personal equipment. Ensure that the routing is correct and do the
necessary tests of the aircrew personal equipment. Refer to the procedures of the aircraft or
personal equipment manufacturers.
WARNING
MAKE SURE THAT THE SEAT FIRING HANDLE IS CLEAR FROM ALL
OBSTRUCTIONS AND EQUIPMENT. IF THE SEAT FIRING HANDLE IS NOT CLEAR OF
ALL OBSTRUCTIONS AND EQUIPMENT YOU CAN INITIATE ACCIDENTAL
EJECTION. ACCIDENTAL EJECTION CAN KILL OR CAUSE INJURY.
4.12 Make sure the seat firing handle is clear of obstructions and equipment.
4.13 Ensure the seat firing handle safety-pin (15) is removed.
4.14 Put the SAFE/ARMED handle (16) in the ARMED position.
ACTIONS AFTER FLIGHT
5 Do the actions after flight procedure as follows:
5.1 Put the SAFE/ARMED handle in the SAFE position (Fig 1 - 16).
5.2 Put the seat firing handle safety-pin (15) through the hole in the seat firing housing and
handle
5.3 Disconnect the aircrew personal equipment (refer to the procedures of the aircraft or
personal equipment manufacturers).
5.4 Disconnect the harness release fittings (12 and 13) from your torso harness.
5.5 Disconnect the lap-strap connectors (3 and 4).
5.6 Disconnect the quick-release connectors, PSP attachment straps (5 and 6) from your
torso harness.
5.7 Push in the two plungers of the leg garter quick-release connectors (Fig 2 - 7 and 10),
disconnect each of the upper (3) and lower (4) leg garters from your legs and get out of the cockpit.
5.8 Put the ISS mode selector to the SOLO position, refer to Sect 2, Chap 2.

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13
12
11
2 10
8
6
4 1
19
15 5
17
18
16
MBI10049-02
Fig. 1 Front ejection seat - LH view

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1
3
A
4
8
A
2
B 5 5
4
6 7
9 10
C
3
MBI24016-01
Fig. 2 RH leg restraint line and garters (LH similar)

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15
11
A
11
12
3
B
8
7 6
9
10
2
4
16
1 C
13 14
KIT
RE
LE
AS
E
MBI24832-01
Fig. 3 Adjustment of the backrest

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FLUSH
3
2
TOP LATCH CORRECTLY ENGAGED
2
TOP LATCH DISENGAGED
6
TOP LATCH CORRECTLY ENGAGED 5
TOP LATCH DISENGAGED
MBI24808-01
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SECTION 3
Chapter 2
EMERGENCY PROCEDURES
CONTENTS
Page
GENERAL PARAMETERS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-2
TERRAIN CLEARANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-2
EMERGENCY EGRESS PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-3
EJECTION ON THE GROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-4
EJECTION AT LOW LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-4
EJECTION AT HIGH LEVEL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-5
PREPARATION FOR EJECTION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-5
STARTING THE EJECTION SEQUENCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-6
AIRCREW/SEAT SEPARATION . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-6
MANUAL SEPARATION PROCEDURE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-6
POST EJECTION PROCEDURES - OVER GROUND . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-7
Post-ejection checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-7
PSP deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-7
Parachute steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-7
Preparation for landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-7
Parachute landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-7
POST EJECTION PROCEDURES - OVER WATER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-8
Post-ejection checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-8
PSP deployment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-8
Parachute steering . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-8
Preparation for landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-8
Parachute landing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-8
Boarding the life raft . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-9
Figure Page
1 Minimum ejection height vs speed and dive angle - Front seat, BOTH and NORMAL . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-10
2 Minimum ejection height vs speed and dive angle - SOLO, REAR and SINGLE seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-10
3 Minimum ejection height vs bank angle front seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-11
4 Minimum ejection height vs bank angle rear/single seat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3-2-11

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GENERAL PARAMETERS
1 The ejection seat can be used to safely escape for most values of the aircraft height, velocity,
attitude and flight path, at or between these limits:
1.1 Zero height at zero velocity, in near level attitude and zero sink rate
1.2 Limits of aircraft velocity between zero and maximum height.
2 Forces on the body increase with velocity, if possible put the aircraft into the best conditions for safe
ejection. The best conditions for safe ejection are between 200 and 300 KIAS.
3 In flight you must use the ejection seat to escape from the aircraft.
4 If the canopy jettison system or canopy fracturing system does not operate, the ejection seat will
eject through the canopy.
TERRAIN CLEARANCE
NOTE
All heights are from ejection handle pulled.
5 Minimum ejection handle height vs bank angle:
5.1 The performance shown is for near sea-level atmospheric conditions with the aircraft in a
constant attitude, refer to Fig 1.
5.2 For escape over high altitude terrain, increase the required heights by 1% per 1 000 ft. of
aircraft altitude above mean sea level.
6 Minimum ejection height vs dive angle:
6.1 The performance shown is for near sea-level atmospheric conditions with the wings level,
refer to Fig 2 and Fig 3.
6.2 For escape over high altitude terrain, increase the required heights by 1% per 1 000 ft. of
aircraft above mean sea level.
7 For pre-meditated ejection the recommended flight conditions are:
7.1 Straight and level
7.2 Speed: 200 - 300 KIAS
7.3 Altitude: 2000 - 4000 ft. AGL.
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EMERGENCY EGRESS PROCEDURE
WARNINGS
(1) MAKE SURE THAT YOU HAVE SUFFICIENT TIME BEFORE YOU DO AN EMERGENCY
EGRESS WITHOUT EJECTION. IF THERE IS NOT SUFFICIENT TIME, AN EMERGENCY
EGRESS CAN KILL OR CAUSE AN INJURY.
(2) IF YOU START AN EMERGENCY EGRESS WITHOUT EJECTION, YOU CANNOT EJECT.
EJECTION DURING AN EMERGENCY EGRESS CAN KILL OR CAUSE AN INJURY.
NOTE
Do not start to evacuate the aircraft until you are sure that it is not necessary to eject. Evacuate the
aircraft if there is sufficient time to safely complete the emergency egress and the aircraft is at zero
height, at zero velocity.
8 Do an emergency egress as follows:
8.1 Tell the other aircrew.
8.2 Put the SAFE/ARMED handle in the SAFE position.
8.3 Disconnect aircrew personal equipment such as main oxygen hose, emergency oxygen
hose, helmet and communications connectors (Refer to aircraft or personal equipment
manufacturers procedures).
8.4 Disconnect the harness release fittings from the torso harness.
8.5 Disconnect the lap-strap connectors.
8.6 Disconnect the personal survival pack (PSP) release fittings from the D-rings on the torso
harness.
8.7 Operate the leg line release lever to release the taper plugs of both leg restraint lines from
the related leg restraint line locks.
8.8 Open the canopy:
- If there is sufficient time, open the canopy by the normal procedure. (Refer to aircraft
related aircrew procedures).
- If there is not sufficient time, operate the canopy jettison system. (Refer to aircraft related
aircrew procedures).
WARNING
DO NOT STAND ON THE SEAT FIRING OR MANUAL OVERRIDE HANDLES. IF THE
CARTRIDGES ARE FIRED, THE OPERATION OF THE EJECTION SEAT SYSTEMS
CAN KILL OR CAUSE AN INJURY.
Note
The leg restraint lines will pull through the D-rings on the leg garters when you get out of
the cockpit.
8.9 Stand up and get out of the cockpit.

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EJECTION ON THE GROUND
WARNINGS
(1) A LATE DECISION TO USE THE EJECTION SEAT CAN KILL OR CAUSE AN INJURY.
(2) IF YOU START AN EMERGENCY EGRESS WITHOUT EJECTION, YOU CANNOT EJECT.
EJECTION DURING AN EMERGENCY EGRESS CAN KILL OR CAUSE AN INJURY.
(3) IF THE SEAT FIRING HANDLE IS PULLED AND THE INTERSEAT SEQUENCING SYSTEM (ISS)
IS IN A MODE TO EJECT BOTH SEATS AIRCREW THAT HAVE STARTED THE EMERGENCY
EGRESS WILL BE SERIOUSLY INJURED OR KILLED.
9 Do an ejection on the ground as follows:
9.1 You can eject on the ground as long as the following conditions are met:
9.1.1 You are properly strapped in.
9.1.2 The SAFE/ARMED handle is set to ARMED.
WARNING
THE CANOPY MUST BE CLOSED AND LOCKED BEFORE GROUND
EJECTION. AN OPEN OR UNLOCKED CANOPY CAN KILL OR CAUSE AN
INJURY.
9.1.3 The canopy is closed and locked.
9.1.4 The aircraft is level.
9.2 Ejection should not be attempted if these conditions cannot be satisfied.
9.3 To eject do the preparation for ejection, refer to Step 20.
EJECTION AT LOW LEVEL
WARNINGS
(1) THE RECOMMEND MINIMUM HEIGHTS FOR EJECTION ARE 10 000 FT. ABOVE GROUND
LEVEL (AGL) IF OUT OF CONTROL OR 2 000 FT. (AGL) IF IN CONTROLLED FLIGHT.
10 Make your decision to eject by analysis of the minimum velocity, minimum height and the sink rate
limits of the escape system.
11 If you increase the height of the aircraft, there will be more time for seat separation and parachute
deployment.
12 Eject immediately if the aircraft is in a nose down condition that cannot be changed.
13 Ejection at low level will only give you seconds to prepare for parachute landing. Complete
preparations for landing as quickly as possible, refer to Step 24 and Step 28.
14 To eject do the preparation for ejection, refer to Step 20.

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EJECTION AT HIGH LEVEL

WARNINGS
15 Make your decision to eject by analysis of the minimum velocity, minimum height and the sink rate
limits of the escape system.
16 If possible, change the aircraft velocity, height and attitude to get the recommended values for safe
ejection.
17 If possible, turn the aircraft away from areas where people live.
18 Eject immediately if the aircraft is in a nose down condition that cannot be changed.
19 To eject do the preparation for ejection, refer to Step 20.
PREPARATION FOR EJECTION

WARNINGS
20 Depending on time and conditions do either the preparations for an uncontrolled or controlled
ejection.
- Controlled - When time and conditions permit do a controlled ejection, refer to Step 20.1.
- Uncontrolled - When time and conditions do not permit, eject immediately, refer to Step 21.1.
20.1 Tell the other aircrew.
20.2 Do all the necessary cockpit procedures related to an emergency condition (Refer to
aircraft related aircrew procedures).
20.3 If possible, change the aircraft velocity, height and attitude to get the recommended values
for safe ejection.
20.4 Make sure that the harness power retraction unit (HPRU) go-forward lever is in the locked
position.
20.5 Make sure that the lap straps and shoulder straps are tight.
20.6 Make sure that the personal survival equipment is correctly attached and adjusted (Refer
to the aircraft and personal survival equipment related aircrew procedures).
20.7 Keep your spine as straight as possible.
20.8 Press your head firmly against the headpad.
20.9 Stretch your legs out forward of the seat so that weight of the thighs is on the seat cushion.
20.10 Start the ejection sequence, refer to Step 21.
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STARTING THE EJECTION SEQUENCE
WARNINGS
(1) IF YOU FLY IN AN AIRCRAFT WITH AIRCREW IN BOTH SEATS AND SET THE ISS SELECTOR
TO SOLO MODE THERE IS A RISK OF THE TWO SEATS COLLIDING DURING EJECTION. YOU
MUST MAKE SURE ONE SEAT EJECTS BEFORE THE OTHER. IF ONE SEAT COLLIDES WITH
THE OTHER SEAT IT CAN KILL OR CAUSE INJURY.
(2) MAKE SURE THAT YOUR BODY POSTURE IS CORRECT DURING THE EJECTION. THE
INCORRECT BODY POSTURE CAN KILL OR CAUSE AN INJURY.
NOTES (KE16J-1 and KE16J-2)

(1) ISS in SOLO mode:
- When the front seat is fired, only the front seat is ejected
(2) ISS in FWD mode:
- When the front seat is fired, the rear seat and then the front seat are ejected
- When the rear seat is fired, only the rear seat is ejected.
(3) ISS in BOTH mode:
- Front or rear seat is fired, the rear seat and then the front seat are ejected.
21 Start the ejection sequence as follows:
21.1 Pull the seat firing handle to start the ejection sequence. Hold the handle until aircrew/seat
separation occurs.
21.2 If the ejection sequence does not start:
- Pull the seat firing handle up again

- If the seat firing handle does not move, make sure that the SAFE/ARMED handle is in
the ARMED position and the seat firing handle safety pin is not installed, before you try
again.
AIRCREW/SEAT SEPARATION
22 Usually below 15000 ft, automatic parachute deployment and aircrew/seat separation sequence has
occurred unless the barostat controlled g-restrictor has operated to delay parachute deployment until speed
and g-forces are reduced.
MANUAL SEPARATION PROCEDURE
WARNING
IF BELOW 12 000 FT. AND THE AUTOMATIC PARACHUTE DEPLOYMENT AND AIRCREW/
SEAT SEPARATION HAS NOT OCCURRED, OPERATE THE MOR HANDLE. LATE INFLATION
OF THE PARACHUTE AT LOW LEVEL CAN KILL OR CAUSE AN INJURY.
23 Operate the manual override (MOR) handle in the conditions that follow:
23.1 You are below 12000 ft. AGL.

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23.2 The aircrew/seat separation sequence has not occurred automatically.
POST EJECTION PROCEDURES - OVER GROUND
Post-ejection checks
NOTE
We do not give the full procedures for the parachute landing. We do not give the procedures, to
prevent a failure to agree with the training for the landing, given by the operators to aircrew.
24 When the parachute has opened, do the checks and the procedures that follow, immediately:
24.1 Look at the condition of the parachute canopy, refer to the training procedures for
parachutists.
24.2 Do all the necessary checks and procedures related to the PSP. Refer to the procedures
of the aircraft and related personal survival equipment manufacturers. Also refer to the training
procedures for parachutists.
PSP deployment
NOTE
If landing in or through tree canopy do not deploy the PSP.
25 If necessary deploy the PSP.
Parachute steering
26 If necessary change the direction of flight of the parachute with the steering lines.
Preparation for landing
27 Before landing do preparation as follows:
27.1 Identify wind direction near ground with smoke from wreckage or known winds in adjacent
location.
NOTE
Wind near ground can be different from wind at high height.
27.2 When near ground, turn parachute so that direction of flight is into wind.
Parachute landing
27.3 After the landing operate the parachute release fittings, to disconnect the parachute
canopy. If the PSP did not fully deploy on descent pull the lowering line to open the PSP flaps.

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POST EJECTION PROCEDURES - OVER WATER

Post-ejection checks
NOTE
We do not give the full procedures for the parachute landing. We do not give the procedures, to
prevent a failure to agree with the training for the landing, given by the operators to aircrew.
28 When the parachute has opened, do the checks and the procedures that follow, immediately:
28.1 Look at the condition of the parachute canopy, refer to the training procedures for
parachutists.
28.2 Do all the necessary checks and procedures related to the PSP. Look specially at the
checks and the procedures related to the life preserver. Refer to the procedures of the aircraft and
related personal survival equipment manufacturers. Also refer to the training procedures for
parachutists.
PSP deployment
WARNING
IF THE PARACHUTE DESCENT IS TO BE MADE INTO WATER IT IS IMPORTANT THAT THE
PSP IS LOWERED BEFORE SPLASHDOWN.
29 If necessary deploy the PSP.
Parachute steering
29.1 If necessary change the direction of flight of the parachute with the steering lines.
Preparation for landing
30 Before landing do preparation as follows:
30.1 Identify wind direction near ground with white-caps on water, smoke from wreckage or
known winds in adjacent location.
NOTE
Wind near water can be different from wind at high height.
30.2 When near water, turn parachute so that direction of flight is into wind.
Parachute landing
31 The parachute assembly has an automated release system. A universal water activated release
system (UWARS) will automatically release the parachute canopy from the aircrew member on immersion in
seawater, the parachute canopy can also be released manually.
32 When away from the parachute canopy, use the lowering line and pull the PSP, inflated liferaft and
personal locator beacon towards you. If the PSP did not fully deploy on descent this action will open the PSP
and inflate the liferaft.

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Boarding the life raft
33 Board the life raft, refer to the manufacturer’s publications.
34 Pull the PSP towards you with the lanyard.

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MBI10091-01
Fig. 1 Minimum ejection height vs speed and dive angle - Front seat, BOTH and NORMAL
MBI10090-01
Fig. 2 Minimum ejection height vs speed and dive angle - SOLO, REAR and SINGLE seat

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MBI10142-01
Fig. 3 Minimum ejection height vs bank angle front seat
MBI10143-01
Fig. 4 Minimum ejection height vs bank angle rear/single seat

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I.C.D. (FRONT AND REAR SEATS) KE16J-1/-2 MBEU214000 (ISSUE B)

EJECTION SEAT (Front cockpit) KE16J-1

PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY MBEU171693 (ISSUE 3E)

PERSONAL SURVIVAL PACK (PSP) MBEU200027 (ISSUE 2)

BAROSTATIC TIME-RELEASE UNIT MBEU200389 (ISSUE 3A)

DROGUE ASSEMBLY CONTAINER MBEU200112 (ISSUE 4)

GUN BEAMS AND MECHANISM

SEAT PAN AND MECHANISM

SEAT RAISING ACTUATOR (FRONT) MBEU205145-1 (ISSUE 1A)

SEAT RAISING ACTUATOR (REAR) MBEU205146-1 (ISSUE 1A)

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HARNESS POWER RETRACTION UNIT MBEU200425-1 (ISSUE 4A)

EMERGENCY OXYGEN CYLINDER MBEU200791 (ISSUE 3)

INTERSEAT SEQUENCING SYSTEM MBEU214016 (ISSUE A)

CARTRIDGE SET MBEU212015 (ISSUE 1)

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DESCRIPTION AND EJECTION SEQUENCE

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5 The installation comprises five main assemblies:

5.1 The guide rails assembly.

5.2 The gun beam and mechanism assembly.