ARMY TM 10-1670-276-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-29-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-29
Length of canopy (skirt reinforcement
tape to vent reinforcement tape).......... 142-3/4 in
d Riser Assembly
Length ...........................................................30 In
Number of suspension devises used ................... 1
e Deployment Bag
Bag length ............................................... 23 3/4 in
Bag width.......................................................19 in
f 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.
b.
Static Line. Deploys parachute as cargo bundle leaves the aircraft.
c.
Deployment Bag. Retains the cargo parachute in preparation for deployment.
1-10. Safety, Care, and Handling.
a
Safety. It Is imperative that you observe all safely precautions specified on the warning page In the front of
this manual. You must also observe specific warnings and cautions specified throughout this manual. The
warnings are provided to tell you how to protect yourself from death or serious injury.
b
Care and Handling. 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 canopy
materials could result from watches, rings, bracelets, etc.
(3)
Use every effort to protect the parachute from the weather elements, dust, dirt, oil, grease, acids, and
direct 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-ventilated
location, protected from pilferage, dampness, fire, dirt, Insects. rodents, and direct sunlight.
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