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Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion
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8. Changing the Pilot Chute Loop and Cap
8.1
The L-39 Parachute Assembly has a Pilot
Chute Cap with a Spandura Rim. This
Spandura Rim is hand-tacked to the top
of the pilot Chute at 90º angles to the loop
openings. By snipping this hand tacking,
you can easily remove the cap and lift it off.
8.2
Once the cap is removed, remove the loop
by snipping the hand tacking. Install a
new loop by hand tacking from the bottom
side up, then back through down, up on the
other side, then down again on the opposite
edge, followed by a good surgeon’s knot.
Note!
The 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 not
sit properly on the packed
container.
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8.3
If you are replacing the cap, you must
make two small holes where the loops will
come through the Spandura. Do this near
the seam in the binding tape, place second
hole directly opposite the first hole.
Rigger tip: Once you have cut the first
hole in the Spandura for your loop to come
through, fold the cap perfectly in half at
that hole, making a crease. Unfold the cap,
you can see where 180º is and where to
place the opposite hole.
