TM 10-1670-201-23
T. O. 13C-1-41
NAVAIR 13-1-17
3-36. Parachute Suspension Line Retainer Bands.
Parachute suspension line retainer bands, which are
made of rubber, are used on a variety of parachute pack
and deployment bags as a means of securing
suspension lines and static lines in position until
parachute deployment is initiated. Though the size and
construction of retainer band keepers will vary
somewhat on the deployment bags and packs, retainer
band will be installed on the keepers in a standardized
manner. Since repairs cannot be made on a parachute
suspension line retainer band, a band which is damaged
or missing will be replaced with a serviceable item from
stock and installed as follows:
NOTE
There is no acceptable substitute
item that may be used in lieu of the
parachute suspension line retainer
band (MIL-R18321)
a. As applicable, remove the original retainer band
from the retainer band keeper.
b. Pass one end of a replacement retainer band
under the retainer band keeper in the original band
location.
c. Route the opposite end of the repacement
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retainer band over the retainer band keeper and pass
the band end through opposite end of the band, drawing
the band tight against the retainer band keeper (fig. 3-
45).
Figure 3-47. Parachute suspension line retainer
bands installed on retainer
band keeper, typical.
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