Mars ATL-15, Operation And Maintenance Manual

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CHAPTER V
Maintenance and repairs of the parachute
1. Parachute maintenance
Contamination (sand, mud, soil, etc.) on the parachute parts resulting from
operation must be cleaned mechanically (such as by means of a brush,
dusting). Contamination impossible to remove mechanically can be
washed in tepid water with soap or detergent. Washed parts must be dried
in the designated location. It is not permitted to use agents containing
chlorine and organic solvents.
Metal parts do not require maintenance upon observing the operation,
storage and transport conditions. In case of contamination, metal parts are
cleaned with fabric.
Potential damage of the surface protection can be painted with a paint of
suitable shade.
2. Parachute repair
The parachute repair is performed for the purpose of further parachute
use.
The user can replace the worn parts or damaged parts which are defined
in the list of replaceable parts in chapter I, point 5 of this Operation and
maintenance manual.
The user will send the parachute requiring repair work with the parachute
logbook for repair to authorized repair shop by the manufacturer or to the
manufacturer.
He repairs of parachute and the replacement of damaged parts must be
recorded in the parachute logbook.