PCU-15 P and PCU - 16 P Harness

Components

ejector snaps, canopy release, D rings, V rings, side adjusters/adapters, elastic keepers

Canopy Release

located at each collar bone; releases parachute from harness; 3 types (Koch canopy release body, 2nd generation Koch company release body, Frost canopy release body)

D rings

located on lower left and right; attachment point for survival kit

Side adjuster/adapter

2; help adjust the harness to the wearer; for comfort and correct fit

Ejector Snaps

3 total, chest and each leg; one hand quick release; pull test 7+- pounds

V rings

3; used to connect ejector snaps; keeps crew member from falling out

Elastic Keepers

5 total; store excess webbing material

How harness is connected to parachute

by means of canopy release and adapters

Difference between 15 and 16

size; 15 is 5th - 95th percentile range, 16 is below 5th percentile

PCU-15 P and PCU - 16 P Harnesses

used by various aircraft