Special Features:

Thruster, cartridge actuated tcu-5a/a operates as a seat drop mechanism in the troop compartment.It accepts ballistic pressure for a detonating cord assembly to stroke the thruster piston, rotating a cam mechanism dropping the seat blocking the egress hatch. This thruster is a non-explosive device.

Properties:

An item operated by gases generated by explosion of a cartridge. The item provides thrust for opening or closing latches, hatches, and the like, and/or positioning aircraft components such as instrument panels, seats, etc., to facilitate emergency escape of personnel.