PILOT’S OPERATING HANDBOOK
SECTION 7
DESCRIPTION
Edition 0 -- October 31, 2013
Rev. 1
Page 7.3.29
USE OF CARGO NETS
Net inspection
Before each use, visually inspect net for :
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webbing condition,
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seam condition of tensioning strap,
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metallic part condition.
Installation instructions
Tensioning straps must be installed so that they make a V with a minimum angle of 40
°
between both strands
attached on the net. The net must be properly tight.
Damage acceptance criteria
If any damage is detected, such as :
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damage or absence of hook, buckle or stud on tensioning strap : strap must mandatorily be discarded and
replaced,
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webbing frayed or cut on less than 30 % of its surface : reduce maximum load by 50 %,
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seam of vertical net tensioning straps damaged on less than 30 % of its length : reduce maximum load
by 50 %,
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seam of tensioning straps attached on the rails damaged on less than 30 % of its length : reduce maximum
load by 50 %,
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beyond 30% damage for above-mentioned cases, defective element must mandatorily be discarded and
replaced,
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netting cut or torn on less than 3.9 in (100 mm) : still serviceable, no impact,
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netting cut or torn on more than 3.9 in (100 mm) : do not carry small objects which dimensions are smaller
than 4.9 x 4.9 x 4.9 in (125 x 125 x 125 mm)
