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.
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