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5. Apply force as necessary to rotate the slack checker until all of the slack in the power cable has been
taken up. Ensure that the pin does not slip out of the closing loop of the parachute. Note the position
of the swaged end of the power cable eye with respect to the index surface on the slack checker.
6. If the power cable assembly is correctly routed and installed, and has not been damaged, the end of
the eye should not extend past the index surface. (Refer to the illustration below.)
WARNING
Any amount of extension past the index surface may mean the
ripcord pins will not be pulled, which may result in death of
parachutist.
7. If the end of the eye does extend past the index surface, then something is wrong with the cable
routing, or the power housing (conduit) may be damaged. The power cable assembly should be
removed from service immediately. (Refer to the illustration below.)
