PCU-56/P Parachute Restraint Harness Assembly Flashcards
1
Q
Purpose of the PCU
A
Provides the restraint in seat and serves as a parachute harness in case of aircraft ejection or bailout.
2
Q
How many sizes are available?
A
4
3
Q
Inspection cycle
A
90 day
360 day
4
Q
Service life
A
Shall begin when harness is first placed in service.
5
Q
Lacks start of service date
A
Service life shall expire 12 years from date of manufacture.
6
Q
Lacks legible date of manufacture or date placed in service and a service/total life check cannot be verified by the record
A
The harness assembly shall be considered NRFI and removed from service.
7
Q
Service/total life of the harness
A
12 years from date it was placed in service
Or
15 years from date of manufacture, whichever occurs first.
