Originally Posted by
T8191
Seriously? A point in the aircraft structure which might, in extreme circumstances, facilitate the entry of rescue personall and/or equipment. Somewhere clear on major internal structures, in other words.
And, no, I’ve never seen them used either in either Mil or Civ scenarios.
I think they are also clear of fuel and electrical lines, and in military case, clear of the trigger for the ejection seat too.
OT a bit here...
No "Cut here" on a F16 but it says:
RESCUE> 1. Push button to open door 2. Pull ring out 6 feet to jettison canopy