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Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion
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Table of Contents
Warning / Disclaimer
Table of Contents
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1. Introduction
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1.1. Scope............................................................................................................................................... 4
1.2. FAA Approval ................................................................................................................................ 4
1.3. Operational Limitations ................................................................................................................ 4
1.4. Repack Cycle .................................................................................................................................. 4
1.5. Model Description .......................................................................................................................... 4
1.6. System Function ............................................................................................................................. 5
1.7. Care of your L-39 Emergency Parachute System ........................................................................ 5
1.8. Service Life ..................................................................................................................................... 6
1.9. Preflight Inspection ........................................................................................................................ 6
1.10. Fitting the Parachute ..................................................................................................................... 6
1.11. Plan Ahead ..................................................................................................................................... 6
1.12. How to get out of the Airplane ...................................................................................................... 7
1.13. How to open the Parachute ........................................................................................................... 7
1.14. How to Steer ................................................................................................................................... 7
1.15. How to Land ................................................................................................................................... 8
1.16. Recovery .......................................................................................................................................... 8
1.17 Reporting Equipment Improvement Recommendations...............................................................9
2. L-39 Product Description 9
2.1. Parts List.......................................................................................................................................10
3. Required Packing Tools 11
4. Prepare Parachute for Packing
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5. Pre-Packing Inspection
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6. Packing the L-39 Parachute System
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6.1. Folding the Parachute....................................................................................................................13
6.2. Stowing the Lines...........................................................................................................................15
6.3. Placing the Parachute into the Container....................................................................................19
6.4. Closing the Flaps of the Container................................................................................................21
6.5 Closing the Container....................................................................................................................23
7. Repair Guidelines 29
8. Changing the Pilot Chute Loop and Cap 30
FAA Approval Letter (
Inside Back Cover)
