does not cross the collar lobes of the flo-
bailout, ensure the main sling is well under
tation device. This could restrict inflation.
the buttocks before you tighten the leg straps.
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It should be lowered under. your buttocks as
the back, and snugly in the seat. Before you
shown in figure 5-8 and the leg straps tightened
tighten the chest straps (fig. 5-6), attach the
(fig. 5-9). At this point you will not be able to
leg straps as - shown in figure 5-7. Prior to
stand erect.
Figure 5-6.Aircrewman tightening chest strap.
5-6