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THE SK-94 RESCUE PARACHUTE MANUAL
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PART II
PACKING MANUAL
The parachute must be inspected and serviced by a certified rigger who
has been trained by the parachute’s manufacturer (in accordance with
FAR part 65.11).
A detailed technical inspection of the entire parachute is mandatory
before each packing.
1. Inspecting the parachute before packing
Before the parachute is packed before a jump, it is necessary to
inspect all its components.
1.1. Pilot chute:

canopy fabric, nets and seems must be undamaged,

spring must not be damaged, corroded or deformed; the bottom
clamp must be tight,

closing loops must not be damaged/frayed,

Velcros should securely connect the closing loops with the pilot
chute.
1.2. Bridle:

knot connecting the bridle with the parachute must be made in
accordance with this manual (sec. 3.1),

no damage to the webbing, seams and cotton sleeve must be
visible,

rubber rim string must remain sufficiently elastic.
1.3. Canopy:

the knot connecting the bridle with the canopy must be made in
keeping with this manual (sec.3.1.),

the canopy fabric, nets, apex lines, and seams must not damaged.
1.4. Suspension lines and steering lines:

The lines must not be damaged.
1.5. Harness, container:

fabric, webbing, metal parts and seams must not be damaged,

hooks with which suspension lines are attached to the harness
should be screwed tight,

steering lines should be free of twists and entanglements, from
suspension lines, through grommets on the risers, up to the
steering grips as in sec. 3.6.

Rubber rings should be sufficiently elastic,

all rubber rings should be of the same type,

all harness buckles must connect securely and prevent
inadvertent disconnection.
1.6. Ripcord handle:

ripcord must neither be damaged, corroded nor deformed,

pins and stopper must be securely tight,

grip must neither be damaged, corroded nor deformed (especially
in the points of contact with the ripcord).
2. Tools and accessories for packing the parachute.