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Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion

www.strongparachutes.com [email protected]

Owner’s Manual

For packing and maintenance of

AcroPro & 303 Back

with

26ft. Mid-Lite Canopy

(This manual is to be used for 303 Back systems made 2015 or later only)

Revision B

March 2021

Manual P/N 510093

US Patent 3,908,937

Summary of Contents for Para-Cushion AcroPro

Page 1: ...parachutes com sales strongparachutes com Owner s Manual For packing and maintenance of AcroPro 303 Back with 26ft Mid Lite Canopy This manual is to be used for 303 Back systems made 2015 or later only Revision B March 2021 Manual P N 510093 US Patent 3 908 937 ...

Page 2: ...ng to use our parachutes you are assuming a considerable risk of personal injury or death If you are not willing to assume that risk please return the parachute to the dealer where it was purchased for a full refund DISCLAIMER There are NO WARRANTIES which extend beyond the description of the parachutes in this manual and neither the seller nor any agent of the seller has made any affirmation of f...

Page 3: ...Plan Ahead 7 1 12 How to get out of the Aircraft 7 1 13 How to open your Parachute 7 1 14 How to Steer 8 1 15 Landing and Recovery 8 1 16 Reporting of Equipment Improvement Recommendations 8 2 AcroPro Model Description 9 2 1 Parts List 10 3 Required Packing Tools 11 4 Prepare Parachute for Packing 12 5 Pre Packing Inspection 12 6 Packing the AcroPro 13 6 1 Folding the Parachute 13 6 2 Securing the...

Page 4: ...nt including parachute at up to 150 knots IAS 1 4 Parachute Repack Interval Your Para Cushion is designed for a 365 day repack cycle Your countries laws may dictate a stricter schedule check your local regulations The Para Cushion must be packed by an FAA certificated parachute rigger or foreign equivalent with an appropriate rating or returned to Strong Enterprises for inspection and repack If yo...

Page 5: ...r or returned to the manufacturer for airing drying inspection and repack FAA FAR 65 129 requires that no parachute be packed maintained or altered in any manner that deviates from procedures approved by the manufacturer The parachute should be left unopened inside its protective container until ready for use When you take your Para Cushion to your rigger for servicing they will be glad to allow y...

Page 6: ...c harness Below please find proper fitting for each of these models Fully Adjustable Harness The fully adjustable harness allows you to custom fit your harness To properly adjust this harness first loosen all adjustment points all the way out Then put on the parachute as explained above being sure to fit the leg straps snugly Then stand at attention and take up the slack in the main lift web verti...

Page 7: ... entangle with the aircraft There are no other rules the aircraft may be tumbling spinning or inverted Simply get yourself out any way you can Clear the aircraft and pull your ripcord immediately There is enough oxygen to breath and you ll be descending into denser air 1 13 How to Open Your Parachute The ripcord handle is located near the chest strap on the wearer s left front of the harness The k...

Page 8: ... closest to the ground to spill some air and then run around the canopy to collapse it In most cases you can maneuver the canopy as necessary to avoid as many obstacles as possible In the event of a tree or power line landing keep your feet together so you don t straddle a limb or wire Be prepared to slide through and hit the ground afterwards You should be able to avoid power lines but if not thr...

Page 9: ...tall by 13 33 cm wide by 3 5 9 cm thick and weighs approximately 14 lb 6 4 kg In many cases by removing the back cushion of the seat pan the pilot may place the AcroPro in it s place The AcroPro is recommended for use in airplanes where head room is at a minimum and comfort is desired such as Extra F 1 Rocket RV Sukhoi Zivko Edge MXS MX2 and the Super Blanik ...

Page 10: ...hion www strongparachutes com sales strongparachutes com 2 1 Parts List 26 foot Mid Lite 420550 Ripcord Assembly 611366 Pilot Chute Lil Grabber 790121 Locking Loop 861044 gold AcroPro 861043 white 303 Cap for Pilot Chute 799030 Carrying Bag 816031 ...

Page 11: ...com sales strongparachutes com 3 Required Packing Tools A Shot Bags at least 4 B Line Separator 1 ea C Pilot Chute Locking Rod 1 ea D Pilot Chute Locking Strap 1 ea E T handles 3 ea F Pull Up Cords 3 ea G Tension Plate 1 ea H Tension Hook 1 ea I Fid 1 ea A B C D E F G H I ...

Page 12: ...ing inspection prior to packing Inspect the entire assembly for any damage Inspect pilot chute and bridle Check that the Larks head knot on the pilot chute is secure Inspect Apex area Check over entire canopy for damage Inspect lines for damage Check line sequence and control lines Perform a complete suspension line continuity check Check the barrels on 6 rapide link for cracks Check that links ar...

Page 13: ...l manner with an equal number of gores to each side Diaper should be between table and canopy 6 1 2 Fold skirt up 90º on each side parallel to the radial seams 6 1 Folding the Parachute 6 1 1 Lay harness container and canopy down on the table with the wearer side facing down Inspect entire assembly for completeness and any damage Flake canopy and pleat in the normal manner with an equal number of ...

Page 14: ...s com sales strongparachutes com 6 1 3 Fold the canopy into thirds by bringing the sides up to the middle First right side and then left 6 1 4 Long fold the canopy into fifths long and tight bringing the right side just past center then folding the left side over center ...

Page 15: ...sales strongparachutes com 6 2 Securing the Diaper 6 2 1 Spread diaper out flat Bring lines on the LEFT HAND GROUP ONLY loosely up over skirt WARNING DO NOT tuck the lines inside the folded canopy Tucking the lines in the canopy can cause serious burns to the canopy and lines ...

Page 16: ...WARNING Put only the left line group of lines inside the diaper Otherwise the purpose of the diaper will be defeated allowing it to release before all lines are unstowed 6 2 3 Continue to secure the diaper by bringing remaining rubber bands through their respective grommets and locking in place with 1 1 2 inch bights of line from left line group Note If using shorter 1 1 4 inch rubber bands a sing...

Page 17: ...Close riser cover over risers by securing the hook and loop fastener 6 3 3 Right line group will be 14 16 longer than the left line group Bring excess line to container end keeping lines even from canopy to container Stow the first bight of lines in the outermost rubber band on the wearer s lower left corner of the container Note This bight should contain all the lines There will be excess in the ...

Page 18: ...htinboard rubber band To do this route the lines diagonally from the first stow to the top of the container and stow using the rubber band closest to the center of the pack tray This stow can be doubled back on itself 6 3 5 Make the next stow of all parachute lines in the outermost top left side rubber band 6 3 6 Continue to stow lines on the left side until you have two top and three bottom stows...

Page 19: ...bottom grommet Routing lines below the bottom grommet could cause a malfunction 6 3 8 Continue stowing lines on the right side of the container working from the inside to the outside The last stow should be in the outermost upper rubber band and 6 10 inches from the skirt of the canopy 6 4 1 Lay the diaper across the top of the container Although the diaper may be twisted slightly to reduce lumps ...

Page 20: ...he container and the central divider flap 6 4 3 Next fold the canopy diagonally across the container The canopy fold should start below the diaper and cross to the right side between the middle and bottom grommets 6 4 4 Next take an approximately 10 bight of canopy and fold it across the bottom of the container This fold should be between the bottom flap and the bottom grommet and should fill in t...

Page 21: ...g the grommet over the T bar 6 4 6 S fold the remaining canopy on the right side keeping the folds between the diaper and the bottom corner Bring the canopy protector flaps up to clear the grommet area Rigger Note Folding the Apex under the last canopy fold prevents visable lumps once container is closed 6 5 1 Bring the grommet from the top flap over the top T bar 6 5 Closing the Container ...

Page 22: ... placing the grommets over the T bars Make sure that the pilot chute bridle is between the top and middle grommet 6 5 4 Stand the pilot chute upright on the locking rod While compressing pilot chute neatly and symmetrically tuck the pilot chute s canopy cloth in between the coils of the spring Continue until the pilot chute is fully compressed and lock with locking strap Do NOT tuck material into ...

Page 23: ...he compressed pilot chute between the upper two grommets 6 5 5 Pass the pull up cords 3 through the closing loops in the pilot chute cap and the closing loop that is attached to the left side flap Pass the ends of the pull up cords through the slots in the T handles 6 5 6 Holding the pilot chute in position with one hand and with the other hand under the pack turn the pack over ...

Page 24: ...utes com 6 5 7 Draw the pull up cords through the grommets by removing the T handles from the pack 6 5 8 Working from the top pull the locking loop through the container and insert ripcord pin 6 5 9 Once all three pins are in place remove pull up cords slowly to avoid damaging the closing loops ...

Page 25: ...o secure the backpad in place 6 5 12 Turn rig over and remove pilot chute locking rod and strap Use a fid to tuck the excess pilot chute fabric under the rim of the cap Dress the pack neatly Be sure the ripcord handle is secure in its pocket When the pack job is finished the pilot chute should be centered on the back and sunk down below the sides of the pack WARNING Count your tools to assure you ...

Page 26: ...ching or single side patch Anything more replace PILOT CHUTE CAP Replace when Spandura fabric becomes worn LOCKING Replace one time per year Length for Para Cushion AcroPro locking loop is 10 inches tolerance 0 1 4 inch Replace if out of tolerance or worn BRIDLE Damaged bridles should be replaced CONTAINER Standard military single side patches or replacement of the damaged area is authorized HARNE...

Page 27: ...acking Install a new locking loop by hand tacking the Type 4 tape to the pilot chute top do not hand tack the canopy of the pilot chute followed by a good surgeon s knot Position new loop so that Type 4 is between loop and pilot chute Note Pilot chute loop must be placed as close to dead center as possible Being off even a couple of degrees may cause the pilot chute to sit improperly on the packed...

Page 28: ...where 180º is and where your other hole should go 8 4 Once the holes are cut install the new cap over the loop by aligning the loop ends with the holes in the Spandura cap and pulling the loop through the holes with your hand tack needle Hand tack the new cap in place at 90º angle to the loop Note Be careful not to catch the pilot chute canopy cloth below the stitch line at the top of the pilot ch...

Page 29: ...f the toggle the side with Velcro Lay the toggle on the riser where it will be when set and measure where the steering line should be tied There should be one or two inches of slack in the steering line after the rest of the lines are pulled tight 9 2 Make two Figure 8 with the line through the grommet and secure with an overhand knot 9 3 Mate the Velcro to secure the toggle to the riser 9 Install...

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Page 32: ... PN 099112 2 each Military Style hardware replaces B 12 snaps Allows you to lift the gate and eject the hardware instead of reaching under and lifting Sheepskin Back Pad PN 812146 Sheepskin pads keep you cool in the summer and warm in the winter Aerobatic Harness PN 260050 Moves the adjustment points from your thigh to your chest Use for high G maneuvers Custom Monogram PN 099105 We can monogram y...

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