Mars ATL-15, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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2.1.4 Inspection of the harness
Check the harness for the completeness of the straps and sewing, the
ripcord pocket, the state and function of the buckles.
2.1.5 Inspection of the container
Check the fabric, tapes and reinforcement, the state of metal grommets
for damage. Pay extra care to the closing cord
– if damaged, it must be
replaced.
2.1.6 Inspection of the ripcord
Check the ripcord state
– the wire, stop and pins (pressing, corrosion,
indentations). The damaged ripcord is replaced.
2.1.7 Inspection of the back padding
Check the fabrics, tapes and ribbon closures for damage.
2.1.8 Inspection of the portable bag
Check the fabric (stains), holder straps and the state of zip for damage.
2.2 Damaged parts replacement
The operation enables to replace the parts defined in CHAPTER I, article 5.
3. Packaging tools
3.1 The parachute is packed on the packing table or on the field packaging
desk.
3.2 The parachute packaging requires the use of two packing cords of 1 m
length and several weights.
4. Parachute package
The parachute is packed by one person.
After the parachute packing, make a record on the packaging into the parachute
logbook.
Packaging procedure:
4.1 Packing preparation
4.2 Canopy folding
4.3 Inspection of the canopy and the lines
4.4 Placing of the lines into the closing flap
4.5 Inspection of the lines placing
4.6 Placing of the canopy into the container
4.7 Placing the pilot chute and closing the container
4.8 Check of the packed parachute