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Location and Description of Major Components - TM-10-1670-275-23P_12
Figure 1-3 .  Major Components of Parachute Assembly

TM-10-1670-275-23P Parachute Cargo Type: 12-Foot Diameter High-Velocity Cargo Parachute NSN 1670-00-788-8888 Manual
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ARMY TM 10-1670-275-23&P AIR FORCE TO 13C5-25-2 NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-26 1-8.  Equipment Data (cont). Gore material  ........................................................................... Type III, 3.6 oz  cotton muslin cloth No  of radial tapes ..................................................................... 14 No  of vent lines ........................................................................ 7 Vent line material  ..................................................................... Type II coreless nylon cord No  of suspension lines ............................................................. 14 Suspension line material   ......................................................... Type I coreless nylon cord Length of suspension line (riser   suspension line attaching loop to   canopy skirt    .......................................................................... 12 ft Length of canopy (skirt reinforcement   tape to vent reinforcement tape)    55-112 in. c.  Riser Assembly . Length  ...................................................................................... 30 in Number of riser devices used  ................................................... 1 Assembly d.  Deployment Bag . Bag length ................................................................................. 14 in Bag width .................................................................................. 13-112 in e.  Static Line . Length    .................................................................................... 15 ft Number of riser devises used .................................................... 1 1-9.  Functional Description of Major Components. a.  Canopy Assembly.  Delivers supplies and equipment rigged for high-velocity air delivery on the drop zone (A, figure 1-3). b.  Static Line.  Deploys parachute as cargo bundle leaves the aircraft (B, figure 1-3). c.  Deployment Bag.  Retains the cargo parachute in preparation for deployment (C, figure 1-3). 1-10.    Safety,  Care  and  Handling.    The  following  subparagraphs  summarize  the  safety,  care  and  handling requirements for the parachute assembly. a.  Safety.  Use care in handling packed parachutes as exposed metal parts could cause painful Injuries. b.  Care and Handling. (1)  Every effort shall be made to protect the parachute from weather elements, dust, dirt, oil, grease, and acid. (2)  When available, a heated building should be used to store parachutes. (3)  Parachutes shall be stored in a dry, well-ventilated location and protected from pilferage, dampness, fire, dirt, insects, rodents, and direct sunlight. 1-6







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