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Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair
11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978
www.strongparachutes.com
Table of Contents
Warning/Disclaimer
Table of Contents
1. Introduction
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1.1. Scope .................................................................................................................................................4
1.2. FAA Approval....................................................................................................................................4
1.3. Operational Limitations...................................................................................................................4
1.4. Repack Interval.................................................................................................................................4
1.5. Model Description.............................................................................................................................4
1.6. System Function...............................................................................................................................4
1.7. Care of your 305 Chair Parachute System.....................................................................................5
1.8 Service Life.......................................................................................................................................5
1.9. Preflight Inspection..........................................................................................................................5
1.10. Fitting the Parachute Harness......................................................................................................6
1.11. Plan ahead......................................................................................................................................6
1.12. How to get out of the aircraft.........................................................................................................7
1.13. How to open your Parachute..........................................................................................................7
1.14. How to Steer....................................................................................................................................7
1.15. Landing and Recovery ................................................................................................................... 7
1.16. Reporting of Equipment Improvement Recommendations..........................................................8
2. 305 Chair Model Description
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2.1 Parts List .........................................................................................................................................10
3. Required Packing Tools
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4. Prepare Parachute for Packing
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5. Pre-Packing Inspection
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6. Packing the 305 Chair Model
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6.1 Folding the Parachute .................................................................................................................... 13
6.2 Securing the Diaper ........................................................................................................................ 15
6.3 Risers Placement ............................................................................................................................. 17
6.4 First Line Stow ................................................................................................................................ 17
6.5 Excess Line Stows ........................................................................................................................... 18
6.6 Remaining Line Stows .................................................................................................................... 19
6.7 Placing Canopy Into Container ...................................................................................................... 21
6.8 Closing the Container ..................................................................................................................... 22
7. Repair Guidelines
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8. Changing the Pilot Chute Loop and Cap
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9. Installing the Toggles
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FAA Approval Letter (
Inside Back Cover)
Summary of Contents for Para-Cushion 124255
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