A method may include receiving, via a processor, an ejection initiation signal indicating an ejection event for an ejection seat of an aircraft has been initiated; commanding, via the processor, a retraction mechanism to retract a cuff assembly towards a seat back of the ejection seat in response to the ejection initiation signal; and commanding, via the processor, a guillotine to sever a cord coupled to the cuff assembly.


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    Title :

    Retention systems and methods for ejection seats


    Contributors:
    WIMMER DUSTIN (author) / SHAW GLEN (author)

    Publication date :

    2023-12-26


    Type of media :

    Patent


    Type of material :

    Electronic Resource


    Language :

    English


    Classification :

    IPC:    B64D Ausrüstung für Flugzeuge , EQUIPMENT FOR FITTING IN OR TO AIRCRAFT



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