ICON A5 MM : ICON Parachute System (IPS) : IPS Rocket : Maintenance Instructions : IPS Rocket Installation
IPS Rocket Installation
100164-03
Use the following to install the IPS rocket.
Applicable Aircraft Serial Numbers
All
Type of Maintenance
Line
Level of Certification
LSA-RM
Task Specific Training Required
Yes, contact ICON for rocket-specific training prior to performing any rocket-related portion of this task.
Special Tools Required
None
Parts Required
None
Aircraft System and Number
16—ICON Parachute System (IPS)
Safety Equipment
As Needed
Consumables
TT-I-735A, or equivalent (ISOPROPYL ALCOHOL)
004000-01 (BRS Zip Tie)
Mineral Spirits
Loctite 242
SIL-POXY
Popsicle Sticks
ICA012078 (Lubricant, General Purpose)
Warning: 
Do not “experiment” with the BRS Recovery System or fire it on the ground just to see if it works. People may be injured, property damaged, and thousands of dollars of expense will be incurred to repack the parachute and recharge the rocket. In addition, firing the BRS Recovery System experimentally will render it and the aircraft unusable until the factory has serviced it. Treat the BRS Recovery System like a loaded gun. Verify the “REMOVE BEFORE FLIGHT” pin is installed into the activation handle before proceeding.
Note: 
Throughout the process, take photos as required in BRS Installation Manual (020060-PM). Contact customer advocates to send photos to ICON. Steps requiring photos will be indicated.
Task Instructions
1. Install two 004042-01 1/4-20 X 3/4” screws into the bottom of the Rocket Mount Bracket with Loctite 242, torque to 65 in-lbs, securing the rocket assembly to the rocket mounting bracket. The two bolts should not allow the rocket assembly to move in its mount. If the thickness of the mounting bracket allows movement of the rocket assembly after tightening the two bolts, use a spacer to fully secure the rocket to the bracket. (See Figure 560)
2. Attach the Rocket Attach Cone to igniter assembly, using the two 017004-01 pan head screws and Loctite 242. Torque to 18 in-lbs. (See Figure 557)
3. Place mount on work bench on its side with the rocket pointing in a safe direction.
4. Install the Rocket Mount with the Rocket Tube Assembly. Take photo(s).
Warning: 
DO NOT point the rocket towards yourself or any other personnel.
5. Install the Rocket Mount Bracket using previously retained hardware (AN3C4A bolts, AN3C5A bolts, NAS1149C0332R washers, and MS21043-3 nuts). Install with ICA012078 Lubricant. Torque AN3C4A bolts to 21 in-lbs. Torque AN3C5A bolts to 26 in-lbs. (Figure 553)
6. Connect the electrical witness switch on the side of the Rocket Tube Assembly to the connector on the Rocket Mount. (Figure 559)
7. Route the activation cable loop through the end of the rocket cone and insert it into the slot on the igniter plunger. Visually confirm through the access hole in the attachment cone that the loop is completely inserted. (Take Photo.) Apply a drop of Loctite 242 threadlocker to the threads of the 004035 Screw, and install the screw and lock washer to secure the cable loop to the igniter (Figure 556). Ensure that the screw is tightened with a torque of 21.6 in-lbs, through the unthreaded side first. GENTLY (approximately <1/2 lb force) pull the cable to ensure that the screw has captured the cable loop.
CAUTION: 
At the igniter, only 25-30 lbs of force is required to ignite the rocket assembly.
CAUTION: 
When reinstalling the activation cable housing, ensure that it is not bent or kinked. The housing’s minimum bend radius near the rocket must be greater than eight inches to prevent excess friction between the cable and housing.
8. Install the Pull Cable Screw Cover (Figure 555).
9. Install the Cone Adapter into Rocket Attach Cone with Loctite 242; hand tighten. (Figure 555)
Verification Method
The procedure was completed when the component has been installed and the safety pin and flag are installed on the activation handle.
BRS Checklist items R.10 and PS.11-12 have been marked complete. (IPS Installation Checklist Ensure all photos have been taken. Photos and checklists shall be sent to ICON Aircraft upon completion)