ARMY TM 10-1670-281-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O.13C5-32-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-32
d. Pilot Parachute.
shape . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Rat-octagonal
Diameter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
68 inches
Canopy material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Type 1, 1.1-or type II, 1.6-ounce nylon cloth
Number of suspension lines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Suspension line material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type III nylon cord or type II coreless nylon cord
Number of connector links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
e. Deployment Line
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
111 inches
Number of connector links . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
f. Static Line.
Length . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 feet
Tiedown loops . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
4
Number of riser clevises used
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
1
g .
Center Line.
Material . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Type V nylon webbing
1-10. Safety, are, and Handing.
a. Safety
It is imperative that you observe all safety precautions specified on the warning page in the front of
this manual. You must also observe specific warning and cautions specified throughout this manual. The warnings
are provided to tell you how to protect yourself from death or serious injury.
b. Care and Handling.
(1) Use care in handling packed parachute as metal parts could cause personal injury.
(2) Remove ail jewelry when packing or performing maintenance
on the parachute. Damage to the canopy
materials could result from watches, rings, bracelets, etc.
(3)
Use every effort to protect the parachute from the weather elements, dust, dirt, oil, grease, acids, and
direct sunlight.
(4) Cover canopy during periods of inactivity. Avoid exposing canopy for for prolonged periods to sunlight.
inspection lights or fluorescent lights. Nylon material is subject to deterioration under ultraviolet light.
(5) Use a heated building to store parachutes when available. Store parachute in a dry, well ventilated loca-
tion. protected from pilferage, dampness, fire, dirt insects rodents, and direct sunlight.
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