ARMY TM 10-1670-278-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-26-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-27
2-16. Packing the 15-Foot Cargo Extraction Parachute (cont).
l.
Long Fold. Beginning with panel/section number 1, fold first three sections of right group of gores from 'he
center of each section. Repeat same procedure for left group of gores Place packing weights on folded
panel sections to hold the folds in position. Insure longfold does not exceed width of deployment bag (figure 2-23)
Figure 2-23. Long Fold Complete
i.
(a) Attaching Deployment Bag.
(1)
Pull deployment bag retaining line loop from bag inside and insert canopy bridle loop into retaining line
loop (A, figure 2-24).
(2)
Holding bag retaining line loop and canopy bridle loop in place, pull deployment bag through bridle loop
and draw retaining line taut to secure bag retaining line to bridle loop (B, figure 2-24).
(3)
S-fold excess bag retaining line length to form 4-inch folds. Secure told with a rubber retaining band (C,
figure 2-24).
j.
Stowing the Canopy.
(1)
Before stowing the canopy, install rubber retainer bands at equal intervals along the suspension line
stowage flap stow loops. Release canopy from apex hook.
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