Introduction; Aircraft Parachute System - Sirius Satellite Radio TL-3000 Pilot Operating Handbook

Pilot Operating Handbook
TL3000
Sirius
Notice! The information contained in this document is for reference and information only.
The pilot is the final and only responsible party for the safe operation of this aircraft.

INTRODUCTION

Section 3 provides checklists and amplified information in the event of an
emergency. Abbreviated checklists for use in the aircraft are included in Section
10. Proper preflight inspections and maintenance practices can help eliminate
emergencies caused by airplane or engine malfunctions. Emergencies caused by
poor weather conditions can be minimized or reduced by proper flight planning and
using good judgment when unexpected weather is encountered.
Should an emergency arise, the basic guidelines described in this section should be
considered and applied as necessary to correct the problem. Due to the fact that
emergencies can occur at any altitude or any moment, procedures to follow may
have to be suitably altered by the pilot in command in order to best cope with the
real time situation.
The items discussed in each amplified procedure are
integrated throughout the POH. Information is provided in
response to the requirement of a training supplement
within the POH. None of these items or procedures are
intended to replace properly qualified ground or in-flight
instruction by an FAA certified flight instructor (CFI).

AIRCRAFT PARACHUTE SYSTEM

All Sirius airframes are equipped with an aircraft parachute system as
standard equipment. The system is designed and manufactured by the
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Galaxy High Technology (GRS) Corporation specifically for the Sirius.
The parachute system may be deployed at any time by the crew.
If time permits it should generally be employed after all other efforts to
recover the aircraft have been exhausted. If deployment of the system
is necessary, consider deployment at the end of the checklist
applicable to the situation.
The parachute system is activated by pulling on the red handle right side of
the pilot lower panel. The rocket will deploy aft and up from the right side of
the aft fuselage. The aircraft support cables are imbedded in the upper
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Section 3
Emergency Procedures
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