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CHAPTER IV
Storage and transport of the parachute
1.
Preparation of the parachute for storage
Prior to the parachute storage, it is necessary to check it, potentially repair,
replace the damaged parts and provide ventilation.
The parachute is stored in the portable bag in packed (within 365 days from
packaging) or in unpacked state. The unpacked canopy is levelled
according to the fields, and the left part of the canopy is folded to the right
side, and the canopy is folded to the lower end.
The suspension lines are folded in chain.
The parachute is inserted to the portable bag in such way the label with the
serial number on the back pad of the container was at the top.
The parachute logbook is placed into the pocket on the portable bag.
2.
Storage of parachutes
The parachute is stored in shelves in a dry, dark, well ventilated room
without direct sunlight. The distance of the lower shelf from the floor must be
at least 0.15 m, the distance of the shelves from the walls must be at least
0.5 m, and at least 1 m from the heating units. If the parachutes are stored
for longer period, they must be aired at least once after every 365 days for
the continuous period of 24 hours. Ventilation is completed in shade, without
direct sunlight.
A record on the ventilation is made in the parachute logbook. It is prohibited
to store metal objects, which are not a part of the parachutes, oils, acids,
thinners and other aggressive substances in the rooms where the parachute
assembly is stored. The conditions in the rooms with long-term storage of
parachutes are defined by the manufacturer for the climatic conditions
below:
- daily temperature
from
+ 14 až to + 24 °C
- daily relative air humidity
from 35 to 73 %.
The parachute storage and their accessories in the storage is for their
lifetime, upon the compliance with the storage conditions defined above.
3.
Parachute transport
3.1. The parachutes in the operating conditions are transported packed or
unpacked in the portable bags
3.2. The parachutes must be protected before unfavourable impacts of weather,
damage, contamination and before direct sunlight.
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