28-FOOT DIAMETER CARGO EXTRACTION PARACHUTE ASSEMBLING THE 28-FOOT DIAMETER CARGO EXTRACTION PARACHUTE

TM 10-1670-277-23&P 0004 00 28-FOOT DIAMETER CARGO EXTRACTION PARACHUTE ASSEMBLING THE 28-FOOT DIAMETER CARGO EXTRACTION PARACHUTE 0004 00-1 THIS TASK COVERS: Assembly INITIAL SETUP: Material/Parts N/A Equipment Condition Parachute canopy in proper layout on packing table or other suitable surface. Personnel Required 92R (10) Parachute Rigger Tools Knife (Item 5, WP 0056 00) ASSEMBLY NOTE When the parachute is received from the supply activity and before it is packed for use, the components must be assembled. This must be accomplished during the la yout of the parachute (WP 0011 00, Preparing the Parachute for Proper Layout). If, in assembling components, any component is found to be defective, the parachute must be processed for repair. Place components on a packing table and obtain proper layout of canopy assembly; assemble as follows: Attaching Deployment Bag 1. 28-Foot Diameter Extraction Parachute Packed for Dual Row. a. Cut a suitable length of double ¼-inch cotton webbing for use as a canopy break cord tie. b. Pass the canopy vent loop (bridle loop) through the deployment bag end slot. c. Pass the double length of ¼-inch cotton webbing through the canopy bridle loop and around the deployment bag bridle straps. Secure webbing above the deployment bag bridle straps with a surgeon’s knot and a locking knot. Ensure this break cord tie is tight. Bridle Loop Breakcord Tie