Who makes the BRS system?
The BRS system is a Magnum soft pack. The parachute must be repacked every 5 years while the parachute should be replaced every 15 years. The lifetime of the pyrotechnic activator is 30 years. The BRS system is designed to save the life of the occupants in the case of a structural failure or other severe abnormality. The aircraft may suffer damage upon impact with the ground when the parachute is deployed. The decent rate with the parachute deployed is approximately 15 mph.