Reserve ripcord grip pull test.

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Attach the replacement log record to the log record/inspection data pocket using the procedures

above.

8. Reserve ripcord grip pull test.

NOTE

The following ripcord grip pull test is performed upon initial receipt of a new MC-6 System,

a T-11R assembly, or a new T-11R ripcord handle. The T-11R will be completely packed

lAW WP 0016 00. The T-11R will be subjected to both a 14-pound minimum and 27-

pound maximum ripcord pull test.

a. Use of a locally fabricated handle cuff is required. Fabricate a fabric cuff IAW WP 0113 00.

NOTE

To conduct the T-11R ripcord pull tests, the packed T-11R shall be face down on the top

of the packing cradle to allow the parachute to be deployed in a downward direction.

There must be sufficient clearance beneath the horizontally suspended T-11R to suspend

a weight from the ripcord handle and allow it to withdraw the ripcord pins from the soft

loops activating the parachute.

A suggested method to ensure sufficient clearance beneath the horizontally suspended T-

11R to conduct this test is to place two pack tables end to end with approximately 18-

inches between them. Place the packing cradle on top of the pack table centered over

the gap.

The pull force exerted upon the handle must be uniformly distributed along the length of

the handle. The handle cuff may be fabricated by using lightweight cotton duck material

cut to 4 inches by 6 inches in size with two 1/2-inch holes spaced evenly so they will be

below the handle when the material is folded in half around the handle.

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