INSTALLATION OF SAFETY STOW; ELASTIC LOOP IN DEPLOYMENT BAG CONT.

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