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d. The senior packer will annotate each cutter tag with the reefing line cutter lot number/serial number
and parachute pack date. After these entries have been made, the senior packer will sign each tag.
CAUTION
Failure to remove the cutter cotter pins will cause malfunction of
the parachute.
e. Remove the safety cotter pin and tag from each reefing line cutter. Fold the tags lengthwise and stow
safety pins and tags in the parachute inspection data pocket within the log record book.
21. Closing the nylon deployment bag.
a. Bring the suspension lines up over the top of the deployment bag and close the side flaps.
b. Cut an 18-inch length of ¼-inch type I cotton webbing and girth hitch the webbing length in the
deployment bag top center loop strap.
c. Bring the large end flap of the deployment bag over the bag end and pull the locking loops up through
the locking loop slots.
d. Pull the ¼-inch wide cotton webbing ends on the center loop strap through the top center opening on
the end flap.
Reefing Line
Cutter Safety
Tie
