RI-1313-(2) Revision 1.0
5/3/2001
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Putting Parachute in Deployment Bag
Step 17
Lay deployment bag beside canopy with line stow pocket
underneath. Align bottom edges of deployment bag and canopy.
Lay cleaning rod across d-bag grommet. Fold top of canopy
towards container. Clear canopy nose.
(Figure 61)
Step 18
Fold canopy towards top. Following center seam, spread
top of canopy to create molar shape. Ideally only the center cell
remains in center, leaving plenty of room for AAD and pilotchute.
Wrap molar strap around center cell. Pull molar strap tight and
lock.
(Figure 62)
Step 19
Gently reach under parachute. Raise parachute 4 inches
and slide d-bag under parachute until bottom edge of closing flap
lays under lower edge of canopy.
Step 20
Kneel on closing flap of d-bag between suspension lines
to prevent shifting. Fold or roll right "ear" until it is same width as
"ear" in deployment bag. Fold ear to same length as deployment
bag. Push ear into top of deployment bag.
(Figure 63)
Step 21
Repeat Step 20 on left "ear".
Step 22
Fold deployment bag top flap over canopy. Insert
temporary pin into one loop of safety stow. Pull other end of safety
stow through grommet on deployment bag lip. Insert 3 inch bight
of suspension lines into loop of safety stow.
(Figure 64)
Step 23
Remove temporary pin. Make second locking stow with
a 3 inch bight of suspension lines. Adjust safety stow until sewn
portion is concealed in channel.
Figure 61
Figure 62
Figure 63
Figure 64
