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3. MAINTENANCE PRACTICES
Refer to Cirrus Airframe Parachute System Maintenance Manual w/ Illustrated Parts List
(P/N 12128-001)
for CAPS Maintenance Practices.
WARNING:
CAPS must be serviced and maintained by Cirrus Design trained and authorized para-
chute system technicians only. Airframe and Powerplant license is not sufficient cre-
dentials for performing maintenance on CAPS.
Licensed Airframe and Powerplant mechanics may visually inspect the parachute
installation and activation handle installation only as specified in 5-20 (Scheduled
Maintenance Checks).
Never activate CAPS on the ground. The rocket exits the fuselage with a velocity of
150 mph in the first tenth of a second and reaches full extension in less than one sec-
ond. People near the airplane may be injured and extensive damage to the airframe
will occur. Ground activation will cause the airplane to be out of service until CAPS is
replaced and the airframe repaired and inspected.
Rocket ignition will occur at temperature above 500° F (260° C). In the event of ground
fire, use necessary precautions to avoid CAPS deployment.
FAA Type Certification for the airplane is contingent on a functional Cirrus Airframe
Parachute System (CAPS). The airplane may not be flown when CAPS is rendered
inoperative.
A label on the side of the CAPS canister shows the model and serial number along
with the manufacture date and the “Do Not Use After” date for the parachute system.
The unit was weighed before it left the manufacturer, and the weight was imprinted on
the aluminum data plate. In the unlikely event of contamination, call Cirrus Design
Customer Service Department for further instructions.