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 ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual        May 10, 2010         Page 11 of 

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The following chart gives the required riser lower attachment Spread and associated Riser length combinations for correct in-
flight geometry. These dimensions expressed in “inches must be strictly adhered to for the proper operation and safety of the 
Thunderbolt canopies. It is possible to have a variance of 2-3 inches on either dimension and still be within the safety limits of 
this canopy. If the riser lower attachment spread cannot be modified to suit the chart then the riser length MUST BE modified to 
suit for proper in-flight geometry!! i.e. The combination of the two (riser lower attachment spread and riser length)  MUST match 
the riser chart below in order to be correct.  For example: a 60” attach distance spread for a model E340 must use a 47” canopy 
riser. 

 

Model S380  

S420 

    Models S500 & S550 

Spread 

Riser 

Riser 

Riser 

40 

127 

107 

89 

41 

123 

104 

87 

42 

119 

101 

85 

43 

115 

98 

83 

44 

111 

95 

81 

45 

107 

92 

79 

46 

103 

89 

77 

47 

99 

86 

75 

48 

95 

82 

72 

49 

91 

79 

70 

50 

87 

76 

68 

51 

83 

73 

66 

52 

79 

70 

64 

53 

75 

67 

62 

54 

71 

64 

60 

55 

67 

61 

58 

56 

64 

58 

56 

57 

60 

55 

54 

58 

56 

52 

52 

59 

52 

49 

50 

60 

48 

46 

48 

61 

44 

43 

46 

62 

40 

39 

43 

63 

36 

36 

41 

64 

32 

33 

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65 

28 

30 

37 

66 

24 

27 

35 

67 

20 

24 

33 

68 

16 

21 

31 

69 

12 

18 

29 

70 

15 

27 

Summary of Contents for Mustang S380

Page 1: ...Owner s Manual May 10 2010 Page 1 of 33 Mustang S Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner s Manual Edited by Martin D Ignazito www ppccanopies com 7716 Kilgore Rd Suite 2 Yale MI 48097 Phone 888 254 298...

Page 2: ...WARNING 4 OBLIGATION OF THE OWNER 5 6 INTRODUCTION 7 PARACHUTE COMPONENT DESCRIPTION AND TERMINOLOGY 8 9 MATERIALS AND TECHNICAL DATA 10 20 ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS 21 24 ASSEMBLY PRE FLIGHT 24 25 MAINTE...

Page 3: ...with all faults and without any warranty of merchantability and fitness for any purpose Manufacturer also disclaims any liability in tort of damages direct or consequential including personal injurie...

Page 4: ...used knowledge or experience of the pilot in command THE RISK OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND OR DEATH IS ALWAYS PRESENT DURING THIS ACTIVITY There are inherent risks in the participation in recreational...

Page 5: ...this manual all owners flight manuals operating manuals and completed a controlled program of instruction for the powered parachute ultralight aircraft you will be flying OR Read this manual and all o...

Page 6: ...omponents to check for wear and needed maintenance before packing and storage of your canopy MAINTENANCE Maintenance of any aircraft or ultralight vehicle is extremely important to the safety of the p...

Page 7: ...sembly maintenance and use of the ASAP Canopies S Series canopy IT IS CRITICAL TO FLIGHT SAFETY THAT THIS CANOPY IS ONLY USED ON APPROVED VEHICLES NEVER MAKE ANY MODIFICATION OR REPAIR TO THE CANOPY S...

Page 8: ...logy Span The planform distance from canopy tip to canopy tip measured at the quarter chord Chord The straight line distance from the forward most portion of the airfoil leading edge to the trailing e...

Page 9: ...es Your S Series Powered Parachute Canopy has four primary suspension lines attached chordwise to each Load Rib See the line layout drawings for details Connector Quick Links Your S Series Powered Par...

Page 10: ...ength 200 Kgs Min Width 15mm 1 5mm 3 Sewing Thread Made of High Tenacity Polyester Yarn Denier 250 Denier 2 Ply Breaking Strength 3 0 Kgs 4 Suspension Lines Made of Superaramid core with Polyester cov...

Page 11: ...the chart then the riser length MUST BE modified to suit for proper in flight geometry i e The combination of the two riser lower attachment spread and riser length MUST match the riser chart below in...

Page 12: ...ASAP Canopies S Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner s Manual May 10 2010 Page 12 of 33 Line Layout Drawings...

Page 13: ...2 11 10 8 9 7 6 5 RIGHTRIBS T AT IONS 2 4 3 R1 R10 50AB LEFTRISER LINESS AMEAS RIGHTEXCEPTOPPOS IT EHAND R13 R15 R12 R11 B R5 B R8 R9 R7 B R5 R6 B R4 B B R2 R3 B R1 B A R7 L1 B R6 A A 1 LE FTRIBS T AT...

Page 14: ...D R2 R3 R1 C C D R7 L1 R6 246 1 246 1 246 1 185 1 246 1 210 1 C C C R4 R5 R3 C C C R1 R2 L1 210 1 210 1 210 1 210 1 210 1 210 1 LEFTRIBS T AT IONS CM MM 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2 3 2...

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Page 16: ...N 15 13 12 11 10 8 9 7 6 5 RIGHTRIBS T AT IONS 2 4 3 R1 R10 274 7 50AB LEFTRISER LINESS AMEAS RIGHTEXCEPTOPPOS IT EHAND 236 5 264 8 R13 244 3 R15 227 R12 253 2 279 5 B R5 B 241 7 R8 R9 R7 306 2 289 4...

Page 17: ...R1 556 9 349 7 548 5 86 653 4 86 C R5 253 2 D C E R1 E R2 R7 D D R5 R6 D R4 D 81 8 75 5 241 7 281 6 281 6 281 6 D L1 D R2 R3 D R1 D R7 C R6 C 281 6 281 6 281 6 281 6 211 8 253 2 LEFTRIBST AT IONS 1 L...

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Page 21: ...ompleted airframe is a critical part of your Powered Parachute construction ASAP Canopies has made every effort to make this assembly as easy and trouble free as possible Time spent reading the follow...

Page 22: ...ated on the fan propeller guard or at another appropriate location depending on your vehicle Ensure that the steering guide ring or pulley is through both connector links and is hanging toward the bot...

Page 23: ...em free You should now be able to see the A B and A B lines distinctly running from the Rapide link to each attach point on the canopy with no tangles crossovers twists etc If there are any problems c...

Page 24: ...on the vehicle frame Tie the Lower Steering line to the link or connection using an anchor knot or bowline and at least two overhand knots Secure the bitter ends of the Steering Line with three tie wr...

Page 25: ...join the upper steering lines directly and are not wrapped around any suspension lines 21 Check that all cells are fully inflated both spanwise and chordwise 22 Check the cables and steering line on...

Page 26: ...sh For hard to clean spots use dry cleaning solution Rinse thoroughly Fabric Your S Series Canopy is made of very light weight Ripstop nylon material which has been treated with silicone coatings to p...

Page 27: ...lines Suspension lines are made from braided Aramid yarn Stretch out the lines so that they lay flat on the ground Walk the length of the lines running your fingers along the lines visually inspecting...

Page 28: ...fied agencies listed above Line Replacement Your S series Powered Parachute Canopy has been designed and manufactured to allow the easy field replacement of all suspension and steering lines General d...

Page 29: ...UAL DO NOT FLY THIS AIRCRAFT CONTACT YOUR DEALER OR THE MANUFACTURER 2 Check the connector links for proper attachment and any cracks in the barrel nut The barrel nut position marks you made during as...

Page 30: ...LIED IN FLIGHT THE SINK RATE OF THE POWERED PARACHUTE CANOPY MAY BECOME EXCESSIVE WITH TOO MUCH FLARE AND THERE WILL BE A POSSIBILITY OF ENTERING A DEEPSTALL OR FULLSTALL SITUATION THERE IS ALSO THE R...

Page 31: ...into the bag from the trailing edge towards the leading edge so that air is automatically forced out of the canopy as it is stuffed into the bag MAINTENANCE CLEANING Cleaning should be carried out wit...

Page 32: ...normal recommended rigging and are not designed for any abnormal aerobatic or acrobatic maneuvers Engagement by the owner in any such prohibited or similar maneuvers that impose abnormal stress on th...

Page 33: ...List with you _______________________ Did you initial the appropriate spots in your Delivery Check list _________________________ Is there any other information that you think ASAP Canopies should pr...

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