ARMY TM 10-1670-281-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-32-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-32
2-17. Packing the 64-Foot Cargo Parachute, Model G-12E (cont).
(c) Working from opposite directions, pass each end of the thread length through the inner loop and
draw the thread tight.
(d) Secure the thread ends on top of the inner loop with a surgeon's knot and a locking knot. Trim
thread ends to 2 inches.
(3) Folding the canopy.
(a) Make four gore folds to the right of the suspension lines, four gore folds to the left of the suspension
lines, and dress the gores.
(b) Fold the right gore group over the canopy center and fold the left gore group over the right gore
group (figure 2-96).
Figure 2-96. Parachute Bag and Static Line Attached and Gore Folding Completed.
(4) Attaching the deployment line.
(a) Disassemble the pilot parachute suspension line connector link assembly.
(b) Insert the free connector link L-bar through the loop on one end of the 111 inch long deployment line
and reassemble the link assembly.
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