handle (figs. 5-21, 5-25, and 5-26) is connected
the thumb button allows the handle to be rotated
by two link assemblies to the lower harness lock
rearward. Operation of the handle when the seat
release mechanism and to a firing mechanism
is installed in the aircraft is restricted by the pin
housed in the rear lower RH side of the seat
puller, and releases only the lower torso restraint
bucket. The handle is locked in the down position
and leg restraint lines to permit emergency ground
by a catch operated by a thumb button situated
egress. On ejection, the pin puller is automatically
at the forward end of the handle; depression of
disengaged from the handle operating link.
Figure 5-25.-Emergency restraint release system.
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