ARMY TM 10-1670-279-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-27-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-28
(2)
Beginning at upper right inside corner of deployment bag, stow canopy in the bag with S-fold (A, figure 2-
25). Upon completion of canopy stowage, suspension lines should extend from left side of the bag open
end (B, figure 2-25).
(3)
Stand deployment bag upright with suspension lines routed from left side of deployment bag.
(4)
Using one turn single, thread, cotton no. 8/7 route thread through top and bottom center bag tie loops by
passing thread ends through tie loop from right to left. Fold suspension lines from left to right over skirt of
canopy and routed thread. Secure tie over the folded suspension lines with a surgeon's knot and a locking
knot. Trim tie ends to 2 inches (B, figure 2-25).
2-16. Packing the 22-Foot Cargo Extraction Parachute (cont).
k.
Stowing the Suspension Lines.
NOTE
When making suspension line stows ensure stows do not exceed the width of the
deployment bag.
(1)
Right of secured center bag tie loops, form a loop in suspension lines and make first suspension line stow at
upper right corner of deployment bag suspension line stowage flap. Secure stow with the previously installed
retainer band (A, figure 2-26).
(2)
Extend suspension lines to upper left corner of stowage flap, form a loop in the suspension line and secure
stow with previously installed retainer band.
(3)
Using procedures in (1) and (2) above, continue stowing suspension lines on stowage flap to a point within
six inches of suspension line connector link assemblies. Make last stow at the lower right side of the stowage
flap (B, figure 2-26).
I.
Closing the Deployment Bag.
(1)
Position suspension line connector link assemblies back on top of stowed suspension lines and extend
adapter web across stowed suspension lines to upper left corner of deployment bag (A, figure 2-27). S-fold
the adapter web across the stowed suspension lines. Insure the adapter web extends 9 to 12 inches from the
left side of the deployment bag.
(2)
Fold right side of suspension line stowage flap over stowed suspension lines, fold left flap over right flap (B,
figure 2-27).
(3)
Beginning at lower end of suspension line stowage flap, tightly roll flap into open end of deployment bag.
Ensure adapter web extends from left side of deployment bag (figure 2-28).
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