THE SK-94 RESCUE PARACHUTE MANUAL
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PART I
TECHNICAL DESCTRIPTION
1.
Purpose of the SK-94 parachute.
The SK-94 backpack rescue parachute is designed for evacuation jumps
from gliders, airplanes, powered paragliders, balloons, helicopters,
and other aircraft.
The SK-94 parachute can be equipped with an
additional, dedicated static line and pocket system (static line
pocket part no. 02.70.00.00, static line part no. 02.80.00.00). The
system enables the parachute to open automatically after the
separation from the aircraft.
Caution: before putting the parachute on and taking a seat in an
aircraft, please read the SK-94 parachute user manual and
adjust the harness, especially the length of the tight
straps,
breast
strap,
and
container
straps.
If you have an additional, dedicated to the SK-94 parachute
static line system, refer to its manual and inspect the
installation and snap-hook connection to the aircraft (part
IV in this manual).
2.
Specifications.
The parachute complies with the following tactical and technical
data:
Spread canopy area
51
m
2
Total system weight (pilot+equipment)
100
kg /
220
lbs
Maximum deployment speed
270
km/h /
145
kts
Maximum deployment speed (with min. 3 sec.
delay)
350
km/h /
189
kts
Minimum jump height during level flight
(
V
min
=130 km/h - 70 kts
)
70
m /
230
ft
Min. jump altitude from a hovering helicopter
150
m /
490
ft
Descent speed (
70 kg load
)
3,6
m/s /
12
ft/s
Descent speed (
100 kg load
)
4,4
m/s /
14,5
ft/s
Forward speed
2
m/s
Max. 360
o
turn rate
12
s
Dimensions when packed
(length x breadth x height)
550
x
400
x
85
mm
Weight
7,5
kg /
16,5
lbs
Repacking interval
1
year (
365
days)
The service life of the parachute is 20 years from the date of
manufacturing. That includes storage, transport, repairs, and the
general technical condition.
After that period, the parachute must be decommissioned.
