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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 Interval ................................................................................................................................. 4
1.5 Model Description ............................................................................................................................. 4
1.6 System Function ................................................................................................................................ 5
1.7 Care of your 311 wedge Model Parachute System .......................................................................... 5
1.8 Service Life ........................................................................................................................................ 6
1.9 Preflight Inspection ........................................................................................................................... 6
1.10 Fitting the Parachute Harness ....................................................................................................... 6
1.11 Plan Ahead ...................................................................................................................................... 7
1.12 How to get out of the Aircraft ......................................................................................................... 7
1.13 How to open your Parachute .......................................................................................................... 7
1.14 How to Steer .................................................................................................................................... 8
1.15 Landing and Recovery .................................................................................................................... 8
1.16 Reporting of Equipment Improvement Recommendations ........................................................... 8
2. 304 Model Description
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2.1 Parts List ........................................................................................................................................ 10
3. Required Packing Tools
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4. Prepare Parachute for Packing
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5. Pre-Packing Inspection
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6. Packing the 311 Emergency Parachute System
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6.1 Pleat and Long Fold ........................................................................................................................ 13
6.2 Securing the Diaper ........................................................................................................................ 15
6.3 Risers Placement and First Line Stows ......................................................................................... 17
6.4 Excess or Half Line Stows .............................................................................................................. 18
6.5 Remaining Line Stows .................................................................................................................... 19
6.6 Skirt Placement ............................................................................................................................... 21
6.7 Packing the Canopy ........................................................................................................................ 21
6.8 Compressing the Pilot Chute .......................................................................................................... 23
6.9 Closing the Container ..................................................................................................................... 24
7. Repair Guidelines
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8. Changing the Pilot Chute Loop and Cap
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9. Installing the Toggles
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FAA Approval Letter (
Inside Back Cover)
