Figure 2-13. Removing Turns from Suspension Lines

ARMY TM 10-1670-271-23&P AIR FORCE TO 14D1-2-464-2 MARINE CORPS TM 01136B-23&P/1 2-16. Packing the T-10B Parachute (CONT). Figure 2-13. Removing Turns from Suspension Lines. (b) Tangles. To remove a tangle, or tangles, keep the two groups of lines separated and work the tangle, or tangles, as close to the connector links as possible. Detach connector links from the tension plate. 1 Select the top line, or lines that form the tangle and, with the left hand, lift the line, or lines, away from the other lines (A, figure 2-14) 2 Reach through the opening, created by lifting the suspension lines, with the right hand (B, figure 2-14) and pull risers, or pack assembly, through the opening (C, figure 2-14). Do not permit risers or pack assembly to turn. 3 Replace connector links on tension plate. (c) Twists. A twist occurs when the suspension lines within one group become improperly crossed (A, figure 2-15). NOTE Insert packing weight around lines 1 and 15 while working on lines 16 and 30. 2-30