TM 10-1670-287-23&P 0005 00
0005 00-21/(22 Blank)
4. Perform spanwise line check as follows:
a. Lay out parachute on a clean dry surface with canopy positioned on its left side. Leading edge
(nose) will be on right when viewed from riser end. Stretch lines full length with a helper
positioned at riser end to check continuity and to hold lines taut.
b. Grasp high points of each cell and flip canopy toward trailing edge. Canopy shall lie flat with
trailing edge lines on left side when viewed from riser end.
c. Beginning with line 1A, compare each line in the A group. The maximum allowable difference
between that line and any other line is ½-inch.
d. Repeat step c., above, for B, C, and D line groups.
1D
2D
3D
4D
5D
6D
7D
8D
8C
7C
6C
5C
4C
3C
2C
1C
8B
7B
6B
5B
4B
3B
2B
1B
8A
7A
6A
5A
4A
3A
2A
1A
END OF WORK PACKAGE
Leading Edge
Lines
TAIL
NOSE