ARMY TM 10-1670-276-23&PAIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-29-2NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-29Length of canopy (skirt reinforcementtape to vent reinforcement tape).......... 142-3/4 ind RiserAssemblyLength ...........................................................30 InNumber of suspension devises used ................... 1e DeploymentBagBag length ............................................... 23 3/4 inBag width.......................................................19 inf StaticLineLength ........................................................... 15 ftNumber of riser devises used ............................. 11-9. Functional Description of Major Components.a. CanopyAssembly. Delivers supplies and equipment rigged for high-velocity air delivery on the drop zone.b. StaticLine. Deploys parachute as cargo bundle leaves the aircraft.c. DeploymentBag. Retains the cargo parachute in preparation for deployment.1-10. Safety, Care, and Handling.aSafety. It Is imperative that you observe all safely precautions specified on the warning page In the front ofthis manual. You must also observe specific warnings and cautions specified throughout this manual. Thewarnings are provided to tell you how to protect yourself from death or serious injury.bCareandHandling. Observe the following precautions:(1)Use care in handling packed parachutes as metal parts could cause personal injury.(2)Remove all jewelry when packing or performing maintenance on the parachute Damage to the canopymaterials could result from watches, rings, bracelets, etc.(3)Use every effort to protect the parachute from the weather elements, dust, dirt, oil, grease, acids, anddirect sunlight.(4)Cover canopy during periods of Inactivity Avoid exposing canopy for prolonged periods to sunlight,inspection lights or fluorescent lights Nylon material is subject to deterioration by ultraviolet light.(5)Use a heated building to store parachutes when available Store parachute In a dry, well-ventilatedlocation, protected from pilferage, dampness, fire, dirt, Insects. rodents, and direct sunlight.1-6
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