TM 10-1670-286-20
EXTRACTION LINE PANEL PROCEDURES FOR C-17 GLOBEMASTER III 0016 00
STOWING THE 140-FOOT THREE LOOP EXTRACTION LINE TO THE EXTRACTION
LINE PANEL WITH EXTRACTION BRIDLE ATTACHED
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6. Attach Extraction Bridle to Parachute Deployment Bag Bridle Straps.
a. Disassemble two of the previously installed connector links tied to parachute bridle straps.
CAUTION
Ensure that the connector links are not routed through the bridle loop of the parachute.
b. Using connector link, attach parachute attaching webs to parachute deployment bag bridle strap
and reassemble connector links.
c. Fold the remaining bridle of the parachute attaching web and tape it to center extraction bridle
(figure 13).
Figure 13. Breakcord and Bridle Attached to the Parachute.
7. Replace Breakcord Tie.
a. Remove the temporary canopy breakcord tie installed during packing of parachute.
b. Cut an 18-inch length of type I, ¼-inch cotton webbing for use in replacing the canopy breakcord
tie.
c. Route the type I, ¼-inch cotton webbing one turn double, through canopy bridle loop, around
deployment bag bridle straps and through both connector link. Secure tie with a surgeon’s knot, and
locking knot (figure 14).
