ARMY TM 10-1670-271-23&P
AIR FORCE TO 14D1-2-464-2
MARINE CORPS TM 01136B-23&P/1
1-8. Equipment Data (CONT).
Vent line material.....................................................
Type II nylon cord
No of suspension lines ............................................
30
Suspension line material..........................................
Type II nylon cord
Length of suspension line (connector
link to lower lateral band).........................................
25 ft. 6 in.
Length of canopy (lower lateral band to
upper lateral band)...................................................
17 ft. 2-7/32 in.
No of V-tabs.............................................................
30
No of pocket bands..................................................
15
No of connector links. ..............................................
4 L-bar
Anti-inversion net.....................................................
3-3/4 in. mesh
c. Pack Tray
Panel material..........................................................
Nylon duck, 7.25 oz
d. Harness Assembly
Strap material ..........................................................
Type XIII nylon webbing
e. Deployment Bag
Bag material ............................................................
8.8-oz cotton sateen cloth
f. Riser Assemblies (2)
Material....................................................................
Type XIII nylon webbing
Length .....................................................................
30-in.
1-9. 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) Unpacked parachute shall be placed In aviator kit bag.
(3) When available, an environmentally controlled building should be used to store parachutes.
(4) Parachutes shall be stored In a dry, well-ventilated location and protected from pilferage, dampness,
fire, dirt, insects, rodents, and direct sunlight.
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