LINDSTRAND Racer 56, Maintenance Manual

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Cut the Kevlar cords and tie an overhand knot at the end to prevent fraying. When refitting the
cords, note which mark is aligned with the loop on the parachute and on the envelope. Hold the
correct mark in place and secure the line by tying an overhand loop knot as shown in Figure 6, in
Appendix C. Once complete, check the parachute positioning by pulling the vertical tape very
tight between the parachute opening and the centralising line attachment point. While the vertical
tape is held tightly, pull the parachute toward the crown ring until all slack is out of the centralising
line. Do not stretch the line. There should be 25 cm of overlap of parachute inside the envelope.
The envelope should be test inflated and position of parachute checked for correct fitting and
operation.
5.2.12 Parachute Pull Down Lines
Parachute pull down lines rarely require repair, however if required remove the damaged line
from the edge of the parachute. Each length of cord runs from a loop on the edge of the
parachute down to the pulley and then back up to the adjacent loop on the parachute edge.
Once the line has been removed, the overall length of the line should be measured. A
replacement length of polyester cord (see Section 5.1.1) should be cut. The replacement line
should be folded into two equal lengths and tied in a loop at the mid point. Re-tie the resulting
ends of the pull down lines to the loops on the edge of the parachute and re-attach the loop to the
quick link. The quick link screw gate should be fastened tightly and secured using loctite glue.
5.2.13 Parachute, FDS Deflation Line
For damage near the basket end, an additional loop of line is provided at the termination side in
the envelope. This loop can be let out to compensate for damage in approximately the lower 1-2
metre of line. If the parachute or FDS deflation line becomes excessively frayed or burnt, then it
should be replaced.
5.3 BASKETS
Baskets are a robust design, incorporating many natural materials. Therefore, basket repairs are
relatively simple and materials readily available in most areas of the world.
5.3.1
Basket Wires
If the wires are badly kinked or more than ten strands of a basket wire are broken, then a new
section of wire must be spliced into the structure.
Contact Lindstrand Technologies for further advice.
5.3.5
Basket Floor
All Lindstrand Technologies baskets have a plywood floor. If the floor has cracked through both
sides of the floor, then it either must be patched or replaced totally. To patch the floor, remove
any protective varnish from the damaged area by sanding prior to bonding the patch in place.
Cut a piece of similar thickness plywood which covers the cracked area and bond it over the
crack from the underside, using wood glue. Small tacks can be used to hold the patch in place
while the glue is drying.