摘要 |
The method deploys equipment (11) from the aircraft subsequent to loading a container (14) containing the equipment into a deployment apparatus (10) in the aircraft, the container (14) having a first end (16) and a second end (20), and including a piston (52) which, prior to deployment, is located at or towards the first end (16) of the container (14), the deployment apparatus (10) including a mounting device (18) engageable with the first end (16) of the container (14) to mount the container (14) in a generally upright depending condition with the second end (20) being below the first end (16), the method including moving the piston (52), e.g. by pressurized air or explosive charge, axially of the container (14) towards the second end (20) to urge the equipment (11) to be deployed from the second end (20) of the container (14). |