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Table of Contents

Warning / Disclaimer

Table of Contents

1. Introduction

1.1. Scope .........................................................................................2

1.2. FAA Approval ............................................................................2

1.3. Operational Limitations ...........................................................2

1.4. Repack Cycle .............................................................................2

1.5. General Description of Models .................................................2

1.6. Model Description .....................................................................3

1.7. System Function .......................................................................3

1.8. Care of your 311 Emergency Parachute System .....................3

1.9. Service Life ................................................................................4

1.10. Preflight Inspection

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1.11. Fitting the Parachute Harness ..............................................4

1.12. Plan ahead ...............................................................................5

1.13. How to get out of the aircraft .................................................5

1.14. How to open your Parachute ..................................................6

1.15. How to Steer ............................................................................6

1.16. How to Land ............................................................................6

1.17. Recovery ..................................................................................7

2. 311 Wedge Product Description

2.1. Parts List ...................................................................................9

3. Required Packing Tools

4. Prepare Parachute for Packing

5. Inspection

6. Packing the 311 Parachute System

6.1. Pleat and Long Fold ..................................................................13

6.2. Securing the Diaper ..................................................................14

6.3. Riser Placement ........................................................................16

6.4. First Line Stow .........................................................................16

6.5 Excess or Half Line Stow ...........................................................17

6.6 Remaining Line Stow ................................................................18

6.7 Skirt Placement .........................................................................20

6.8 Accordion Fold ...........................................................................21

6.9 Closing the Container ................................................................23

7. Repair Guidelines

8. Changing the Pilot Chute Loop and Cap 27

9. Installing the Toggles

Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 311 Wedge

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Страница 1: ...1 13 How to get out of the aircraft 5 1 14 How to open your Parachute 6 1 15 How to Steer 6 1 16 How to Land 6 1 17 Recovery 7 2 311 Wedge Product Description 8 2 1 Parts List 9 3 Required Packing Tools 11 4 Prepare Parachute for Packing 12 5 Inspection 12 6 Packing the 311 Parachute System 13 6 1 Pleat and Long Fold 13 6 2 Securing the Diaper 14 6 3 Riser Placement 16 6 4 First Line Stow 16 6 5 E...

Страница 2: ...ied in that aircraft unless it is an approved type and it has been packed by a certificated and appropriately rated parachute rigger within the preceding 120 days The Para Cushion 311 must be packed by an FAA Senior or Master parachute rigger with a back type rating If your Para Cushion is subjected to moisture or damage it should be inspected sooner than the 120 day maximum 1 5 General Descriptio...

Страница 3: ...is packed with a device called a diaper which is sewn to the skirt at the bottom of the canopy and is where some of the suspension lines are stowed The balance of the lines are stowed inside the container On deployment as the canopy is extracted from the container the lines are also deployed from the container When the last stows deploy the diaper is released allowing the canopy to inflate The tot...

Страница 4: ...ely for signs of deterioration Your parachute should be treated as the sensitive piece of life saving equipment that it is but it should not be expected to last forever even when proper care is taken 1 10 Preflight Inspection Prior to each flight the parachute should be inspected before it is put on Check it visually for any unsafe condition Be sure the harness is not twisted or misrouted Are the ...

Страница 5: ...cessary and thread the right strap through the loop located on the right main lift web at the leg junction taking care not twist the strap Next snap it in place at the chest on the opposite Left main lift web Repeat the process for the left strap The straps should be adjusted not so tight that it restricts your ability to stand upright Resist the urge to overtighten the straps once you are seated ...

Страница 6: ... canopy or lines entangling with an extended limb Keep your feet together for the same reason Body position is secondary to pulling Remember to LOOK REACH PULL 1 14 How to steer Having a steerable parachute reduces your rate of descent increases your stability and allows you to avoid obstacles buildings trees water power lines etc The parachute drifts with the wind and has a forward speed of about...

Страница 7: ...ve your harness just above the water 1 16 Recovery If the wind keeps your canopy inflated after touchdown you may be dragged so pull in on the lines closest to the ground to spill some air and then run around the canopy to collapse it In event of a water landing take a deep breath just before you splash down Once under water unfasten your harness straps and swim as far as possible straight ahead w...

Страница 8: ...tem fitted with a 26 canopy The system was designed specifically for aircrafts where the head room is at minimum and the back rest is at straight upright angle with the seat bottom such as Pitts SI Pitts Model 12 Christen Eagle RV 4 RV 6 Harmon Rocket FI Rocket and many others The harness is fully adjustable in the main lift webs vertical straps as well as in the pilot s lumbar area to ensure prop...

Страница 9: ...11 Wedge 11236 Satellite Blvd Orlando FL 32837 Tel 407 859 9317 Fax 407 850 6978 www strongparachutes com 121103 Harness and Container Assembly 420510 Standard Lo Po or Mid Lite 420550 632334260 Ripcord Assembly 2 1 Parts list 790120 Pilot Chute Lil Grabber ...

Страница 10: ...ual Para Cushion model 311 Wedge 11236 Satellite Blvd Orlando FL 32837 Tel 407 859 9317 Fax 407 850 6978 www strongparachutes com 861041 Locking Loop 799031 Cap for Pilot Chute 816006 Carrying Bag 510079 Packing and Maintenance Manual ...

Страница 11: ...Tel 407 859 9317 Fax 407 850 6978 www 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 Seal Press 1ea A B C D E F G H I ...

Страница 12: ...he entire assembly for completeness and 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 Check that the screws are tight in the L Bars Inspect Harness and Container Assembly Check that the elastic stow bands stretch and are in goo...

Страница 13: ...y Parachute System 6 1 Pleat and Long Fold 6 1 1 Lay the harness container and canopy down on the table with the wearer facing down Inspect entire assembly for completeness and any damage Check line se quence and 4 line release system Flake canopy and pleat in the normal manner with an equal number of gores to each side 6 1 2 Fold the skirt up 90º on each side parallel to the radial seams ...

Страница 14: ...g fold in fifths by folding both sides to meet at center and then folding in thirds overlapping tight and narrow 6 2 Securing the Diaper 6 2 1 Spread the diaper out flat Bring the lines in the LEFT HAND GROUP ONLY loosely up over the 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 ...

Страница 15: ...herwise the pur pose of the diaper will be defeated allowing it to release before all the lines are unstowed 6 2 3 Pass the three two on older mod els locking rubber bands through their respective grommets in the diaper Secure the diaper by stow ing the left line group through each of the three or two rubber bands stowing from top to bottom making 1 1 2 inch tight bights Unless the shorter 1 1 4 r...

Страница 16: ...k tape 6 4 First line Stow 6 4 1 Grasp both line groups together about 16 from the left link The slack in the right line group will be toward the link the lines to ward the canopy should be even As you make your first line stow in the pack tray separate the right and left line groups and pull slightly more tension on the right side line group the one attached to the skirt so there is about an extr...

Страница 17: ...iner 6 5 Excess or Half line stow 6 5 1 The resulting excess length about 20 inches from the right riser will have only one half the total number of suspension lines Stow this excess from the right line group on the right side of the container in the upper right inboard rubber band To do this route lines di agonally from the first stow around top of protector flap to the top of the container and p...

Страница 18: ...be doubled back on itself before being placed in the rubber band with the 2 stow diaper this will not be necessary Unless the shorter 1 1 4 inch rubber bands are used this rubber band should be doubled At this point all lines be tween the canopy and the container should be even 6 6 Remaining Line Stows 6 6 1 Proceed with stowing the remain der of the lines The next stow is in the lower left corner...

Страница 19: ...50 6978 www strongparachutes com 6 6 2 Continue stowing down up down until a total of five rubber band stows are on the left side of the con tainer 6 6 3 Routing lines around the top of the protector flap between the top and sec ond grommet make the next stow in the upper right corner of the con tainer using the center rubber band ...

Страница 20: ...on the right side of the pack from inboard to outboard The last stow should be in the lower right corner of the pack about 8 16 from the diaper Insert the T handles up through the grommets in the bottom of the pack tray 6 7 Skirt Placement 6 7 1 The diapered skirt is placed in the wearer s lower right hand corner of the pack with the canopy extending across the bottom of the container ...

Страница 21: ... across the bottom of the left side of the contain er and up to the middle grommet At the middle grommet fold the canopy back down left side and across the bottom This fold is inside previous fold 6 8 2 Next fold the canopy 90 up the right side of the container to the middle grommet fold the canopy back down the right side to the bottom then back up the right side of the con tainer to the middle g...

Страница 22: ...iner This will help to smooth out the end of previous fold 6 8 4 The remainder of the canopy will be stowed in three side to side folds To do this fold canopy across left side of the container and then back across to the right side Both of these folds should be between the top two grommets The last fold is across the top of container above top grommet Spread apex out flat and fold under Route brid...

Страница 23: ...he bottom of pack tray passing them through grommets in the container flaps so the flaps so flaps are closed in the following closing sequence Bottom Right Side Left Side Top Spread inside divider flap as you go to protect canopy from locking loops Bridle should exit flaps between lower two grommets 6 9 2 Pass Pull up cords 3 of them through closing loops in pilot chute cap and closing loop of top...

Страница 24: ...9 9317 Fax 407 850 6978 www strongparachutes com 6 9 3 Holding pilot chute in position with one hand and with the other hand under pack hold ing it closed turn pack over 6 9 4 Draw pull up cords through grommets by removing T handles from the pack Draw pull up cords up tight until closing loops are through the pack ...

Страница 25: ...ack down inserting each ripcord pins in its loop Slowly and care fully remove pull up cords to avoid friction burns on closing loops Remove pilot chute closing rod and strap 6 9 6 Dress pack and seal the bot tom pin Complete data card and your rigger s logbook Be sure ripcord handle is secure in its pocket WARNING Count your tools to assure you have not left any in the packed parachute ...

Страница 26: ...limit Suspension Lines No Limit PILOT CHUTE Use restitching or single side patch Anything more replace PILOT CHUTE CAP Replace when spandura fabric becomes worn CLOSING LOOP Replace one time per year See Chapter 8 BRIDLES Damaged bridles should be replaced CONTAINER Standard military single side patches or replacement of the damaged area is authorized HARNESS Any portion of the harness which is st...

Страница 27: ...n 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 surgeons knot Note The Pilot Chute Loop must be placed as close to dead center as possible Being off even a couple of degrees ma...

Страница 28: ...les with your hand tack needle 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 and you can see just where 180º is and where your other hole should go 8 5 Hand tack new cap in place at 90º an gles to the loops Note Be careful not to catch pilot chute canopy cloth below stitch line at...

Страница 29: ...of the lines are pulled tight Figure 8 the line through the grommet and secure with an overhand knot If the steering line is thin as in the Mid Lite or Lite a second figure 8 may be necessary to fill up the grommet hole Mate the Velcro to secure the toggle to the riser For original Para Cushions old style that utilize a metal ring route the steer ing lines through the guide ring on each riser zig ...

Страница 30: ...30 Strong Enterprises owner s manual Para Cushion model 311 Wedge 11236 Satellite Blvd Orlando FL 32837 Tel 407 859 9317 Fax 407 850 6978 www strongparachutes com Notes ...

Страница 31: ...31 Strong Enterprises owner s manual Para Cushion model 311 Wedge 11236 Satellite Blvd Orlando FL 32837 Tel 407 859 9317 Fax 407 850 6978 www strongparachutes com Notes ...

Страница 32: ...32 Strong Enterprises owner s manual Para Cushion model 311 Wedge 11236 Satellite Blvd Orlando FL 32837 Tel 407 859 9317 Fax 407 850 6978 www strongparachutes com Notes ...

Страница 33: ...33 Strong Enterprises owner s manual Para Cushion model 311 Wedge 11236 Satellite Blvd Orlando FL 32837 Tel 407 859 9317 Fax 407 850 6978 www strongparachutes com Notes ...

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Страница 35: ... For packing and maintenance of Para Cushion model 311 Part number 1045 4 with Diaper equipped 26ft Mid Lite Canopy Part number 1012 420550 1st release May 1999 Current release April 2005 Manual P N 510059 Price 5 00 ...

Страница 36: ...iderable 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 man ual and neither the seller nor any agent of the seller has made any affirmation of fact or promise with respect to the parachutes e...

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