Emergency Locator Transmitter (Elt); Ballistic Parachute Rescue System Bprs); System Description - Pipistrel ALPHA Trainer LSA Pilot Operating Handbook

SECTION 7
AIRPLANE DESCRIPTION
7.14 EMERGENCY LOCATOR TRANSMITTER
The airplane is optionally equipped with a self-contained emergency locator
transmitter (ELT). The transmitter and antenna are installed immediately be-
hind the aft cabin wall to the right of the airplane centerline. The main trans-
mitter control switch, labeled ON-OFF-ARMED, on the transmitter is in the
armed position for normal operations. A remote switch and indicator panel
is installed on the instrument panel. If rapid deceleration is detected, the
transmitter will repeatedly transmit VHF band audio sweeps.
NOTE: Please refer to OEM documentation for additional information about
ELT pre-flight testing procedures.
7.15
BALLISTIC PARACHUTE RESCUE SYSTEM (BPRS)
The aircraft is equipped with the Ballistic Parachute Rescue System (BPRS)
designed to bring the aircraft and its occupants to the ground in the event
of a life-threatening emergency. The system is intended to save the lives of
the occupants but will most likely destroy the aircraft and may, in adverse
circumstances, cause serious injury or death to the occupants. Because of
this it is important carefully to consider when and how you would use the
system.!
WARNING:
The parachute system does not require electrical power for
activation and can be activated at any time. The solid propellant rocket flight
path is upward from the parachute cover. Stay clear of parachute canister
area when aircraft is occupied. Do not allow children in the aircraft unat-
tended.
7.15.1

SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

The BPRS consists of a parachute, a solid-propellant rocket to deploy the
parachute, a rocket activation handle, a composite container and a harness
connecting the canopy to the wingbox structure.
A composite box containing the parachute and solid-propellant rocket is
mounted to the airplane structure behind the right seat and is divided from
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