CR-MM-1-0-00
PS-28 Cruiser
PS-28N Cruiser
CHAPTER 7 – EQUIPMENT
Date of issue: 2020-11-19
Revision No.: 24
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7.2.3 Ballistic Recovery System
The aircraft can be equipped (optional) with BRS emergency parachute system.
BRS utilize a manually activated, solid propellant rocket motor to extract a round, non-steerable
parachute and recover the aircraft in life-threatening emergency situations.
The parachute with harnesses and the rocket are installed aft of the firewall. Activating handle
is located on the middle channel.
NOTE:
For detailed information refer to Owner's Manual for BRS-6 Emergency
Parachute Recovery Systems (Doc. No. 020000-03).
1 Parachute
4 Rear attachment cable
2 Harnesses
5 Handle
3 Rocket
Fig. 7-2
: BRS scheme
7.2.4 Emergency Locator Transmitter
The aircraft is equipped with the AK-451 ELT or Kannad 406 AF Compact Emergency Locator
Transmitter.
IMPORTANT: The AK-451 ELT model produced, delivered or fitted after 28 December
2015 is not FAA / EASA approved any more. That ELT model is recommended to be
replaced. The ELT Kannad 406 AF is an approved replacement.
The ELT is micro controller based, batteries operated and self contained equipment. The ELT
is designed only for emergency use. The ELT consists of an ELT main unit with a mounting tray,
an aircraft-fixed antenna, remote switch unit, an audible buzzer monitor, and interconnecting
cables (see Fig. 7-7).