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c. Bring the large end flap of the bag over the bag end and pull the locking loops up through the locking
slots.
d. Pull the ¼-inch wide cotton webbing ends on the center loop strap through the top center opening on
the end flap.
e. Secure with a temporary bow knot.
14. Making locking stows.
CAUTION
Failure to remove the packing aid will cause total malfunction of the
parachute.
a. Cut a 36-inch length of ½-inch wide tubular nylon webbing, or equivalent, for use as packing aid in
making the locking stows. Double the webbing length and make an overhand knot in the aligned
ends.
b. Fold the suspension lines and center line back over the large end flap. Measure and form a loop in
the lines that will extend to the right edge of the bag large flap.
c. Using the packing aid, encircle the formed loop in the suspension lines and make girth hitch in the
packing aid.
Locking Loop
Slot
Locking Loop
¼-Inch Type 1
Cotton
Webbing
Center Loop
Strap
End Flap
