LINDSTRAND Racer 56, Maintenance Manual

Page: 28 / 51

LTL HABMM Issue 2.0 Page 22
6.1.6 FDS
a)
Check the parachute (Candy Stripe) and FDS (Red) deflation lines for fraying. If the Kevlar core
is visible through the outer coating, this may necessitate complete line replacement. Check that
the termination knot is secure.
b)
Check that the parachute and FDS deflation line pulleys are running freely and that there is no
wear. Check that there are no threads or debris wrapped around the pulleys.
c)
Check that the combination centering / pull down cords are in good condition. Discolouration of
the cords indicates overheating.
d)
Check the combination centering / pull down cord rings or pulleys at the edge for wear. Check for
abrasion at attachment loop.
e)
Check the knots and loop stitching to the envelope and parachute.
f)
If there is any doubt about the sealing of the parachute, it should be checked by conducting a hot
inflation. The overlap should be equal around the circumference and there should be no daylight
visible. There should not be excessive tension in any of the retaining lines or radial stress
wrinkles at the parachute edge.
6.2 LOAD BEARING ATTACHMENTS
6.2.1
Envelope Cables
All envelope cables on Lindstrand Technologies balloons are manufactured from stainless steel.
Replacement with galvanised mild steel is not acceptable.
For stainless steel envelope cables, check that there are no broken wires or severe kinks. Slight
discolouration due to burning is permissible provided that the flexibility is not reduced. Excessive
localised flexibility should not be present as this indicates severe overheating. Cable must spring
back to original shape after bending.
Check the thimbles and ferrules for distortion. Check that the quick link is tight and in good
condition.
6.2.2
Carabiners
Carabiners should be free of distortion and the screw gate should operate freely.
6.2.3
Basket Wires
These should be checked for damage and that the thimble and ferrule are intact. A slight
distortion of the thimble is not critical provided that the wire is not frayed beyond the specified
limits.