Asap Mustang S380, Owner'S Manual

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ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 26 of
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CANOPY MAINTENANCE & INSPECTION
WARNING!
IF YOU HAVE ANY DOUBT AS TO THE AIRWORTHINESS OF YOUR CANOPY, DO
NOT FLY IT. CONTACT YOUR POWERED PARACHUTE MANUFACTURER OR
ASAP CANOPIES TO DETERMINE AIRWORTHINESS.
MAINTENANCE
Canopy Storage
The parachute should always be stored out of direct sunlight and in an area free from
moisture and mildew when not in use. Prolonged exposure of the canopy to sunlight will
weaken the fabric and shorten the life span of the canopy.
Cleaning
The zero porosity fabric of your S Series
Powered Parachute
Canopy
is not affected by
water but, the reinforcing tapes and thread are. To maintain the best performance, avoid
getting your canopy wet. Only spot clean your canopy. Use a clean, wet, cloth rag or
soft bristled brush. Use only mild soap and luke-warm water. Avoid getting the tapes
wet. Do not machine wash. 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 prevent air from leaking through the fabric. This
fabric is degraded by exposure to sunlight, water and dirt as well as a wide variety of
chemicals that may be found anywhere the canopy is flown or stored. Fabric
degradation often occurs very subtlety over a period of time and may not result in
obvious blemishes or tears. A regular inspection of the parachute fabric is necessary to
ensure the fabric remains in good repair, retains an acceptable level of impermeability
to air leakage and that the canopy remains airworthy. Neon colors are more susceptible
to these elements than are the standard colors.
To inspect the S Series
Canopy fabric:
1. Clear a clean, dry area large enough to lay out the canopy on its upper surface.
2. Inspect the lower surface, cell by cell, looking for small holes, dirt or discoloration.
Do Not Walk on the canopy.
3. Turn the canopy over and inspect the upper surface as you did the lower surface.