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ASAP Canopies’ S-Series Powered Parachute Canopy Owner’s Manual May 10, 2010 Page 27 of
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Seams and Joints
Inspect all seams looking for any broken or worn stitching.
Cell Interior and Crossports
Crossports are made in the airfoil shaped ribs by cutting a hole in the fabric with a hot
knife which sears the edges of the cut. Crossports may tear from high stress and/or
fray. Look inside each cell, inspecting the fabric ribs, upper and lower surface for small
holes and discoloration. Look closely for debris, small dirt clods and insects that often
become trapped inside the cells during take-off and landing. Remove all foreign objects.
Inspect each crossport for tears and fraying.
Suspension lines
Suspension lines are made from braided Aramid yarn. Stretch out the lines so that they
lay flat on the ground. Walk the length of the lines running your fingers along the lines,
visually inspecting the lines and feeling for abrasion, fraying, burrs and debris. Look for
breaks in stitching at cascade junctions and attachment points. Look for discoloration.
Steering Lines
Upper steering lines are also made from Aramid yarn and are inspected in the same
manner as the suspension lines. Lower steering lines are made from a low stretch 5mm
High Tenacity Polyester cord. This cord has many filaments running inside a braided
sheath and is designed to be used with pulleys. Inspect the lower steering lines for wear
to the sheath especially where it travels through the pulleys or rings of your control
system. Check the flexibility of the lower steering line, it should be pliable and not stiff.