ARMY TM 10-1670-275-23&P
AIR FORCE TO 13C5-25-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-26
2-16. Packing 12-Foot Cargo Parachute (cont).
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Figure 2-19. Attaching Static Line.
(b) Breakaway static line.
1 Using a 2-1/2 inch length of pressure sensitive tape, make 1-1/2 turns through static line small
loop and around small loop end (B, figure 2-19).
2 Cut an 18 inch length of type III nylon cord and remove core threads.
3 Pass one end of cord length through riser clevis body and pull through until center of cord in
reached.
4 Working from opposite directions, pass each end of cord through static line small loop. Pull
cord ends to form a 4-inch loop.
5 Secure cord ends around static line small loop with a surgeon's knot and locking knot. Make
an overhand knot in each cord running end. Trim ends 2 inches from knots (B, figure 2-19).
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