PILOT PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY

1. Introduction This parachute assembly is used with MK-INB9, INB9-1, INB9-2

ejection seats fitted with a combined parachute safety harness which is attached to the
ejection seat at three points in Jaguar Aircraft to save the life of aircrew in emergency during
flying as well as ejection.

2. System Specification

(a) Type : MBEU 11288 PA.

(b) Multicolored Canopy. The color distribution is:-

(i) Gore no 1 to 8 : International orange.

(ii) Gore no 9 to16 : White.

(iii) Gore no 17 to 20 : Sand.

(iv) Gore no 21 to 24 : Khaki.

(c) Canopy Diameter : 24 feet.

(d) No of Rigging Lines : 24 (white and green in colour).

(e) Breaking Strength of rigging lines : 550 lbs.

(f) Material of rigging lines and canopy : Nylon.

(g) Load requires for manual operation : 25 lbs.

(h) Material of Rigid pack : Glass fiber.

(i) Rate of descent after operation : 6 meters per second.

(j) No of R/ lines in Aux. Parachute : 8.

(k) Diameter of Auxiliary Parachute : 36 inches.

3. Important Testers and Tools Spring Balance (Capacity 0 to 40 lbs.) For testing the
withdrawal load of parachute withdrawal line (25 lbs.).

4. List of Publications

(a) For testing, servicing, dismantling and reassemble procedure of pilot parachute
assembly MBEU 11288PA the following publication are to be consulted:- BAeP
108C-0136(I)-5F, BAeP 108C-0001-5F (R).

(b) For Ejection Seat :- BAeP 108B –0139(I)-1.3A5F.

 QUICK RELEASE FITTING

1. Introduction The inertia and impact proof QRF is used to fasten and unfasten the
parachute harness in one action. It works on “turn to unlock” and “press to release” principle.

2. System Specification

(a) Part no : AML 10670-1.

(b) Overall depth : 48 mm.

(c) Overall diameter : 83 mm.

(d) Mass : 480 gm.

(e) Locking spring length : 21.8 to 22.4 mm.

3. Important Testers and Tools Spring Balance (Capacity 0 to 40 lbs.) For testing the
torque load of QRF

4. List Of Publication

(a) BAeP 108C-0001(I)-5F.

(b) BAeP 108C-0126(I)-5F.

 DUPLEX DROGUE ASSEMBLY

1. Introduction The duplex drogue assembly is used with MK INB9,INB9-1, INB9-2

ejection seats and used to stabilise the ejection seat, keeps the seat in upright position also
pulls the pilot parachute in operation after a emergency escape.

2. System Specification

(a) Diameter of controller drogue : 22 inches (10 rigging lines).

(b) Diameter of main drogue : 60 inches (24 rigging lines).

(c) Length of drogue withdrawal line : 12 inches.

(d) Length of connecting strop : 10 feet.

(e) Material of drogue canopy : Mercerised cotton.

(f) Material of DWL and connecting strop : Nylon

3. Important Testers and Tools Spring Balance (Capacity 0 to 40 lbs.) for testing the
withdrawal load of parachute withdrawl line from large clip (15 Kgs) and small clip (9.1 Kgs.)

4. List Of Publications BAeP 108C-0216(I)-5F

 BRAKE PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY

1. Introduction To reduce the landing run of the Jaguar aircraft, to avoid over shooting
from runway and to avoid excessive use of mechanical brakes. The parachute assembly is
designed to operate normally at streaming speed of upto 150 knots. But can be operated at
a speed upto 180 knots in an emergency.

2. System Specification

(a) Type : LB 10/5.

(b) Weight (without container, : 11.6 Kg.

paraplug and connecting link).

(c) Weight (with complete assembly): 15.5 Kg.

(d) Material : Nylon.

(e) Type of canopy : Ribbon construction.

(f) No. and length of rigging lines : 24& 17feet 8 inches.

(g) Diameter of canopy : 18 feet and 6 inches.

(h) Type of auxiliary parachute : Irvin type I.32/1

(i) Maximum streaming : 40 streaming or 10 years life.

3. List Of Publications
(a) For general and technical : BAeP 108C-0510(I)-1.
Information.
(b) For repairs : BAeP 106C-0510(I)-13A6.
 PERSONAL SURVIVAL PACK

1. Introduction To provide the pilot the aids for navigation, aids for sustenance and
aids for signalling in distress after a emergency escape also after ejection over sea water.

2. System Specification

(a) Type of PSP : MBEU 3860DP.

(b) Version : Land and sea.

(c) Length with cushion : 18 ¼ inches.

(d) Width with cushion : 17 ¼ inches.

(e) Depth (front) with cushion : 8 inches.

(f) Depth (Rear) with cushion : 6 inches.

(g) Sitting height : 5 inches.

(h) Mass : 29 lbs.

3. List Of Publications

(a) For general and tech information : BAeP108E-0539(I)-13ASF.

(b) For lifing of survival aids : BAeP 01B- 3151/2(I)-5A1.

 SINGLE SEATER LIFE RAFT

1. Introduction The life raft keeps afloat the pilot over the water after an emergency
escape over sea. It also protect the pilot from inclement weather and sea elements.

2. System Specification

(c) Type : SS MK B1.

(d) Seating Capacity : one person.

(e) Weight : 1871 gm.

(f) Dimension (External) : 169 X 93 cm.

(g) Dimension (Internal) : 127 X49 cm

3. Important Testers and Tools Water/Mercury Manometer for measuring the

pressure during Pressure Test.

4. List Of Publications

(a) For general and technical information : BAeP 108E-0032-12.

(b) Bay servicing Schedule (CO2 Cylinder) : BAeP 108E-0030(I)-5F.

(c) Bay servicing Schedule ( Liferaft) : BAeP 108E-0001(I)-5F.

 LIFE PRESERVER

1. Introduction It is used to keep afloat the pilot over water till he boards in the life raft
after an emergency escape over sea.

2. System Specification
(a) Type : Mk 52 (worn by pilot, having chest
measurement up to 1070 mm). MK 52A (worn by pilot,
having chest measurement more than 1070 mm).
(b) Material : Olive Drab Terylene.

(c) Stole Material : Rubberized Nylon.

(d) Gas charge : 34 gm.

(e) CO2 Cylinder : MK 13.

(f) Operating Head : Type 16 Mk 2.

(g) SARBE : MK 5.

3. Important Testers And Tools Water/Mercury Manometer for testing the

pressure of stole.

4. List Of Publication

(a) For general and technical information: BAeP 108F-0815(I)-125F.

(b) For servicing : BAeP 108F-0001(I)-5F.

 PROTECTIVE FLYING HELMET

1. Introduction To protect the pilot head from atmospheric blast, glare and impact
during flying and ejection. It also facilitate the communication between air to air and air to
ground.

2. System Specification

(a) Type : MK 3, Mk 3A, MK 3B & MK4A.

(b) Size : Small 53cm to 56cm
Medium 56cm to 59cm
Large 59cm to 62cm
3. Important Testers and Tools Spring Balance (Capacity 0 to 1000gm): For visor
friction test.

4. List Of Publication
(a) For general and technical information : BAeP 108F-0202(I)-5F.
: BAeP 108F-0203(I)-5F.
(b) For servicing : BAeP 108F-0001(I)-5F.
 OXYGEN MASK

1. Introduction To facilitate breathing and communication to pilot during flying. It is

designed for use with miniature man mounted regulator assemblies.

2. System Specification

(a) Type : V2.

(b) Type of Oxygen Regulator : 417A.

(c) Material : Silicon rubber.

(d) Colour : Green/ off white.

3. List Of Publication

(a) For general and technical information : BAeP 108F-0905(I)-125F.

(b) For servicing : BAeP 108F-0001(I)-5F.

(c) For electrical tests : BAeP 117L-0402(I)-1.

 PERSONAL EQUIPMENT CONNECTOR

1. Introduction To connect and disconnect the three air crew services

(Main/emergency oxygen, R/T connection and anti-G suit pressure) in one action in each
instance

2. System Specification

(a) Parts Three : (aircraft portion, seat portion & man portion).

(b) Type of pressure hose : Mk 3.

(c) Length of pressure hose : 20 inches.

(d) Diameter of pressure hose : ½ inches.

3. Important Testers And Tools

(a) Wrench Torque : For checking the torque load
(Capacity 5 to 120 lbs.)
(b) Insulation Tester : For insulation test of Mick-Tel cable.

4. List Of Publication

(a) For general and technical information : BAeP 108F-0904 (I)-125F6.

(b) For servicing : BAeP 108f-0001(I)-5F.

AIRCREW OVERALL
 AIRCREW OVERALL

1. Introduction It is designed to wear over the overall, high altitude,

anti-G ventilated , MK 2 but may be worn over other clothing.

2. System Specification

(a) Type : MK 11C.

(b) Sizes : Nine.

(c) Material : Flax/polyester mixture.

(d) Colour : Olive drab.

3. List Of Publication For gen & tech information and servicing. BAeP 108F-0103-6.
 ANTI-G SUIT

1. Introduction It is designed to automatically apply the counter pressure to the

abdomen, thighs and legs in proportion to the G-forces experienced, preventing the
concentration of blood in these areas to avoid black out and the reduction of mental and
physical fatigue.

2. System Specification

(a) Type : MK 6C.

(b) Matarial : Terylene.

(c) Bladder material : Double Texture chloroprene proofed Nylon.
Fabric.
(d) Sizes : Five

3. Important Testers And Tools Anti-G Trousers O2 system Test Rig for leak
rate test to Anti-G trousers

4. List Of Publication

(a) For general and tech information : BAeP 108F-0401(I)-125F6.

(b) For servicing : BaeP 108F-0001(I)-5F.