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SAFETY, CARE, AND HANDLING - TM-10-1670-269-23P_19
Pilot Chute

TM-10-1670-269-23P Parachute Personnel Type: 24-Foot Diameter Troop Chest Reserve (T-10R) NSN 1670-00-892-4218 Manual
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TM 10-1670-269-23&P    0002 00 0002 00-1 24-FOOT DIAMETER TROOP CHEST RESERVE (T-10R) PARACHUTE AND THE MIRPS EQUIPMENT DESCRIPTION AND DATA EQUIPMENT CHARACTERISTICS, CAPABILITIES, AND FEATURES A summary of the characteristics, capabilities, and features of the equipment is contained in the following subparagraphs. Characteristics.  These are emergency parachutes opened manually by means of a ripcord actuated by the jumper.  Both parachute assemblies consist of a flat circular 24-foot diameter canopy, and a pack assembly with ripcord.  The 24-Foot Type Troop Chest Reserve (T-10R) has a spring-actuated umbrella type pilot parachute with bridle line. The Modified Improved Reserve Parachute System (MIRPS) has a Deployment Assistance Device (DAD) activated pilot parachute with bridle line and apex weight. Capabilities and Features: Capable of supporting 350 pounds. Lightweight and portable. Complete assembly weight. T-10R – 13 pounds. MIRPS – 13.5 pounds. Components of the Parachute Assembly: T-10R Pilot chute Canopy assembly Pack assembly Ripcord assembly MIRPS Pilot chute Bridle line w/apex weight. Ejector spring. Canopy assembly. Pack assembly. Ripcord assembly. LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF MAJOR COMPONENTS The major components of the parachutes are described and illustrated in the following subparagraphs.   Specifications and data for the components are provided in this WP.







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