Cirrus SR20 Maintenance Manual

C I R R U S
C O M P O N E N T M A I N T E N A N C E M A N U A L - C A P S
1. GENERAL
The airplane is equipped with a Cirrus Airplane Parachute System (CAPS) designed to bring the aircraft
and its occupants to the ground in the event of a life-threatening emergency. Procedures and parts listed in
this manual reflect Cirrus Design SR20 airplane serial numbers 1195 & subs, and all prior airplanes incor-
porating Service Bulletin SB 20-95-05.
A. Personnel Qualifications and Safety
CAUTION: Airframe and Powerplant license is not sufficient credentials for performing maintenance
on CAPS.
The Cirrus Airplane Parachute System can only be serviced by trained technicians at Cirrus Autho-
rized Service Centers specifically approved for CAPS maintenance. Cirrus Authorized Service Centers
approved for the overhaul of CAPS Parachute and Rocket Motors must have the appropriate Bureau
of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF) licensing and hazardous material shipping autho-
rizations in accordance with all applicable country, federal, and state regulations, and local laws and
ordinances. It is essential that the procedures outlined in this publication be carefully followed and that
all tasks be conducted with the highest possible degree of workmanship.
Materials used in the maintenance of the Cirrus Airplane Parachute System are potentially dangerous.
Prior to performing CAPS maintenance the following Health and Safety Information, Safety Equipment
and First Aid Procedures must be reviewed:
(1)

Health and Safety Information

(a) Prior to maintenance the Material Safety Data Sheets must be read.
(b) Explosives used in this system are dangerous and must be handled carefully and used fol-
lowing approved safety procedures in accordance with this publication and all applicable
country, federal, and state regulations, and local laws and ordinances.
(c) Rocket motors and reefing line cutters may cause a number of health hazards due to
improper handing or inadvertent functioning. These include burns, explosion, irritant in the
case of skin and eye contact, and may be extremely hazardous in the case of accidental
ingestion to kidneys, lungs and the nervous system.
(d) Do not eat, drink, or smoke while performing maintenance on CAPS. Wash hands thor-
oughly after task completion.
(e) For Health and Safety information applicable to the repair of composite structures, refer to
Chapter 51-00 of the Airplane Maintenance Manual.
(2)

First Aid Procedures

(a) Eye Contact: For contact with solid propellant or combustion gases, flush eyes with large
amounts of water and call physician immediately.
(b) Skin Contact: For contact with solid propellant or combustion gases, wash with plenty of
soap and running water. Remove contaminated clothing and wash before re use. Discard
shoes if contaminated. See physician if skin shows signs of irritation.
(c) Ingestion of Solid Propellent: Do not give liquids if victim is unconscious or drowsy. Other-
wise, give no more than 2 glasses of water and induce vomiting by giving 30cc 'Syrup of
Ipecac'. Get medical attention immediately.
(d) Inhalation: If combustion gases are inhaled, remove victim to fresh air. If breathing is diffi-
cult, administer oxygen and CPR if needed. Call physician immediately
(e) For First Aid Procedures applicable to the repair of composite structures, refer to Chapter
51-00 of the Airplane Maintenance Manual.
EFFECTIVITY:
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MAINTENANCE GUIDE
(Refer to AMM 51-00)
M O D E L S R 2 0
(Refer to AMM 51-00)
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01 Feb 2013
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