Chute?'s Flashcards
Which BA model is used for premeditated jumps?
BA-22Z
What keeps the automatic back parachute quarter deployment bag in the pack during deployment until 3/4 of the canopy has deployed?
Canopy thong tacking.
One purpose of the four line jettison system on the BA is to.
Reduce oscillation
What two suspension lines are inspected to ensure the 4 line jettison release lanyards are securely attached?
3&26
What is the torque value do you apply to lock the serrated plates in place on the BA connector links?
8-10 inch pounds.
How many inches of unstowed suspension lines should remain on the BA chute?
18-24
Prior to installing the quarter deployment bag into the pack of the BA flip it
180 degrees counterclockwise.
Reduce the numbers tow and three U folds when stowing the quarter deployment bag and canopy on the BA by approximately.
16in.
What is the max thickness of a packed BA?
5.5 in.
What size and shape is marked on the pack material when you are reinforcing a grommet?
1 1/8 in squared.
How much stitch overlap is required when you repair original stitching on personnel parachute canopies?
2in.
The immediate cause of the canopy to extract from the outer deployment bag to full deployment is what?
Falling parachutist.
What is the forward speed range of the ram air canopy on the basic MC-4/5 Ram Air Parachute system?
20-25 mph.
What is the loop attached to on the center of the suspension lines slider assembly?
Drogue/slider control line.