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Introduction
Equipment Inspection Checklists
These checklists are geared towards CRW
parachutists inspecting their gear themselves. If you are ever unsure about your
equipment, ask other people for advice. In particular, you should talk to a
qualified rigger who has CRW experience. It is extremely important to maintain
your gear properly and to ensure that it is configured correctly.
For the sake of simplicity, the main is
considered to include everything from the main risers to the pilot chute. The
harness & container is everything else, including the reserve.
Inspection Checklist - Main Canopy
| Item |
Comment + What to Look For |
Condition |
| Pilot
Chute |
Material,
mesh, handle, etc. |
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| Bridle
& Pin |
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| Bridle
Attachment |
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| Pilot
Chute Retraction System |
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| Canopy |
Leading
edge reinforcement, stabilisers, fabric strength & condition, |
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| Tail
Pocket |
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| Suspension
Lines & Attachments |
Line
trim, condition (furry), cascades, canopy/line attachment points,
connector link loops, |
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| Brake
Lines |
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| Toggles |
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| Slider |
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| Connector
Links & Slider Stops |
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| Risers |
Compatibility
with harness and toggles. Loops, rings, grommets, webbing. |
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| Maximum
Suspended Weight |
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Canopy
- Type
- Manufacturer
- Serial Number
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Inspection Checklist - Harness / Container
| Item |
Comment + What to Look For |
Condition |
| General
condition & appearance. |
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Reserve
- pilot chute
- ripcord pull force
- pilot chute spring compression
- freebag
- brake installation
|
Fabric,
stitching, |
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| Consumable
materials. |
Velcro,
rubber bands, |
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| Hardware. |
Three
ring, cutaway cable housing, hip ring, chest ring, chest buckle, leg strap
buckle. |
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| Stiffeners. |
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| Grommets. |
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| Harness
Webbing. |
Stitching,
security, |
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| AAD |
Installation
& serviceability. |
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| RSL |
Disconnected
as well as installation & routing. |
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| Pilot Chute
Pouch |
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| Reserve
Ripcord |
Check
for condition & security. |
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Note that we have excluded a detailed reserve
canopy checklist here as it is the function of a qualified Packer A to do
so.
Following are notes & other ideas relevant to
this section that require further development. Please ignore.
- required rigging knowledge for CRW jumpers
- equipment checklists
- replacement of consumables
- line replacements & modifications - bridle & suspension lines
- altering brake settings
- altering bridle length
- sorting out step throughs
- canopy damage
- basic / common knots
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