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Emergency in-flight egress for general aviation aircraftA NASA program for development of an inflight egress system for the left (pilot) door of general aviation aircraft is described. The pyrotechnic release door was felt to be necessary because of pilot difficulty in reaching the right door when subjected to spin/stall centrifugal effects. A flexible, linear shaped charged of hexanitrostibene II and a lanyard actuated detonator are discussed, along with mock-up tests and instrumentation. The egress system was designed for minimum structural impact, mimimum pilot initiation procedures, low weight, and no egress interference, and to provide sufficient force to blow off the door, have low required maintenance, and high reliability. Results of 68 tests are reviewed, noting the inclusion of a screen to keep glass fragments from spraying the cabin. Certification was achieved, and uses in the F-111 and B-1 aircraft are noted.
Document ID
19820031418
Acquisition Source
Legacy CDMS
Document Type
Conference Proceedings
Authors
Bement, L. J.
(NASA Langley Research Center Hampton, VA, United States)
Date Acquired
August 10, 2013
Publication Date
January 1, 1981
Subject Category
Air Transportation And Safety
Meeting Information
Meeting: Annual Symposium
Location: San Diego, CA
Start Date: October 12, 1980
End Date: October 16, 1980
Sponsors: Survival and Flight Equipment Association
Accession Number
82A14953
Distribution Limits
Public
Copyright
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