Chute?'s Flashcards

1
Q

Which BA model is used for premeditated jumps?

A

BA-22Z

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2
Q

What keeps the automatic back parachute quarter deployment bag in the pack during deployment until 3/4 of the canopy has deployed?

A

Canopy thong tacking.

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3
Q

One purpose of the four line jettison system on the BA is to.

A

Reduce oscillation

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4
Q

What two suspension lines are inspected to ensure the 4 line jettison release lanyards are securely attached?

A

3&26

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5
Q

What is the torque value do you apply to lock the serrated plates in place on the BA connector links?

A

8-10 inch pounds.

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6
Q

How many inches of unstowed suspension lines should remain on the BA chute?

A

18-24

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7
Q

Prior to installing the quarter deployment bag into the pack of the BA flip it

A

180 degrees counterclockwise.

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8
Q

Reduce the numbers tow and three U folds when stowing the quarter deployment bag and canopy on the BA by approximately.

A

16in.

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9
Q

What is the max thickness of a packed BA?

A

5.5 in.

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10
Q

What size and shape is marked on the pack material when you are reinforcing a grommet?

A

1 1/8 in squared.

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11
Q

How much stitch overlap is required when you repair original stitching on personnel parachute canopies?

A

2in.

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12
Q

The immediate cause of the canopy to extract from the outer deployment bag to full deployment is what?

A

Falling parachutist.

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13
Q

What is the forward speed range of the ram air canopy on the basic MC-4/5 Ram Air Parachute system?

A

20-25 mph.

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14
Q

What is the loop attached to on the center of the suspension lines slider assembly?

A

Drogue/slider control line.

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