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Owner's Manual
For packing and maintenance of
Dual Hawk
Tandem System
with
SET-400 & SET-366 Main Canopies
Part number: 411540 & 411366
and
Master Reserve Canopy
Part number: 430085
Manual P/N 510045
Revision L: January 2016
Price $25.00

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual For packing and maintenance of Dual Hawk Tandem System with SET-400 & SET-366 Main Canopies Part number: 411540 & 411366 Master Reserve Canopy Part number: 430085 Manual P/N 510045 Revision L: January 2016 Price $25.00...
  • Page 2 This is a high performance parachute system and must be packed in accordance with the instructions in this manual. Any person using this equipment must have successfully completed a Strong Enterprises Certification Course (TICC). The correct use of this equipment shall be the responsibility of the Strong Enterprises Certified Tandem Instructor.
  • Page 3 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 Congratulations on the Purchase of your Dual Hawk Tandem System This Manual is organized into five separate sections. Section One contains the general information concerning your new DHT system.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 Table of Contents Warning/Disclaimer Table of Contents ...............4 Section 1 ................1-1 1.0 Introduction to Tandem Skydiving ....................1-2 1.1 Scope ..............................1-2 1.2 Operational Limitations ........................1-2 1.3 Parachute Repack Interval .......................1-3 1.4 System Description ...........................1-3...
  • Page 5 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 Section One: General Information 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...

  • Page 6: Introduction To Tandem Skydiving

    Dual Hawk Tandem Parachute System. 1.2 Operational Limitations The Strong Enterprises Dual Hawk Tandem System is specifically designed for two people with total loads of up to 500 lbs and opening speeds up to 175 knots IAS. The use of unapproved parts and components is prohibited.

  • Page 7: Parachute Repack Interval

    Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 1.3 Parachute Repack Interval The Strong Enterprises Master Reserve Canopy has a 365-day repack cycle. Your countries laws may dictate a stricter schedule, check your local regulations. The reserve canopy must be packed by an FAA certificated parachute rigger with a back type rating, military equivalent, or foreign equivalent.
  • Page 8 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 1.4.1.2 Container The container is made of 1,000 denier nylon Cordura and parafoam materials. The Cordura outside creates a rugged long lasting container that can take the abuse of years of jumping. The parafoam inside allows a cushioned smooth surface for the more delicate line and parachute materials.
  • Page 9 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 The Cutaway handle is a soft Cordura “pillow” that attaches outboard on the instructor’s right main lift web and has two coated 3/32” stainless steel cables. The easy grip “finger pocket” handle allows a quick, no-slip pull.
  • Page 10 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 1.4.3 Main Deployment System The main deployment system consists of the drogue and bridle, the main deployment bag, and the main canopy. 1.4.3.1 Drogue and Bridle The drogue chute incorporates a hemispherical design with an open diameter of 3 feet.
  • Page 11 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 Component With SET400 With SET-366 With Master With T520 System Weight, lbs 53-1/2 55-1/2 Span, ft 34.5 31-1/2 38-1/2 Chord, ft 12.6 to 10.4 11.8 to 9.7 13-1/2 13-1/2 Area, sq.

  • Page 12: Reporting Of Equipment Improvement Recommendations

    Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 1.5 Reporting of Equipment Improvement Recommendations In our effort to continuously improve our products, processes, and services, we invite you to send us your comments. As a properly trained and qualified user of this equipment, you are uniquely suited to provide us with valuable feedback regarding design and/or performance.
  • Page 13 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 Section Two: Instructor Information 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...

  • Page 14: Introduction

    2.1.2 Reserve Deployment This section is not intended to be a course in dealing with skydiving emergencies. It is simply a general description of how the Strong Enterprises DHT System emergency parachute is deployed. When a situation occurs where the main parachute is not functioning properly, it may be necessary to activate the reserve parachute.
  • Page 15 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 Once spring loaded pilot chute has launched it will catch air pulling the freebag bridle clear of the reserve container. The reserve bridle (which is lark’s headed into the reserve freebag) then pulls the reserve freebag from the container.

  • Page 16: Harness Fitting

    Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 1. Look at and grasp the cutaway handle with your right hand. 2. Look at and grasp the reserve ripcord handle with your left hand. 3. Peel the cutaway handle from the main lift web and pull to full arm extension.
  • Page 17 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 2.2.2.1 Extend all adjustments completely out to the stops. In order to properly secure the student harness to varying body size and shapes, it is critical to begin with the student harness fully extended.
  • Page 18 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 2.2.2.4 Tighten leg straps with leg pads just under the buttocks, and apex of leg straps at hips. Stow excess webbing in elastic keepers. 2.2.2.5 Adjusting main lift webs so sewn risers are centered on the shoulder, and butterfly snaps rest just behind the shoulder.
  • Page 19 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 2.2.2.7 Tighten horizontal back strap. The lower harness should now be fitted and snug. Ensure elastic keeper is pulled over to secure loose webbing. NOTE! As of December 31st, 2007, all Strong Tandem Student...

  • Page 20: Operator Pre-Jump Inspection

    Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 2.3 Operator Pre-Jump Inspection Prior to donning the system, perform an airworthiness inspection. Check the front side: • Risers: Check that RSL is attached and properly routed. Examine 3-ring and ensure that only one small ring is routed through each larger ring.
  • Page 21 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 Section Three: Inspection and Maintenance 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...

  • Page 22: Introduction

    LIFE! 3.2 System Service Life The expected service life of the Strong Enterprises DHT Parachute System will depend on the care, use, and maintenance of the system. Preforming regular inspections and addressing the issues found during those inspections will greatly increase the total life of the system.
  • Page 23 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 3.3.2 Reserve Inspection The reserve canopy must be thoroughly inspected during every pack as well as after every activation. 3.3.2.1 Reserve Container Look at the overall appearance of the fabric and binding tape looking for any holes, tears, or broken stitches in the fabric.
  • Page 24 3.3.3 Main Inspection In packing and maintaining this system, Strong Enterprises highly recommends you do a complete main inspection as often as possible. This helps to keep minor damage and simple repairs from becoming major and expensive issues. The checklist in Appendix C provides a useful tool when completing the inspection.
  • Page 25 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 Main Closing Loops: Inspect main closing loop for any snags or fraying. Ensure loop is 2” long +/- 1/4”. If necessary replace according to Section 3.5. Spandura Drogue Pouch: Inspect drogue pouch, make sure it is secure with no loose stitching.
  • Page 26 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 Lines: Check for stretch or shrinkage. The tolerance for line length deviation is plus or minus 1-inch. Symptoms include slow openings and tension knots. Use line trim chart (Appendix A) to check for deviations, re-trim if necessary.

  • Page 27: Repair Guidelines

    Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 3.4 Repair Guidelines When possible, stitching and re-stitching on parachute items should be made with thread that matches the color of the original stitching. All straight stitching should be 7-11 stitches per inch, and locked by over stitching the existing stitching by at least 2-inches.
  • Page 28 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 3.4.5 Ripcords and Release Handles Damaged ripcords and release handles should be replaced. Bent pins can be straightened if bend is less than 45 degrees. 3.4.6 Bridles Damaged bridles must be replaced.

  • Page 29: Closing Loop Construction

    Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 3.5 Closing Loop Construction *Read AAD manual for detailed user specification of closing loop construction.* 3.5.1 Reserve Closing Loop Reserve Closing Loop is made of Dyneema. Total length from washer to loop is 1 inch (-1/16”).
  • Page 30 3-10 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 Notes: 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...
  • Page 31 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 Section Four: Rigging 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...

  • Page 32: Introduction

    Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.0 Introduction This section outlines the manufacturers instructions on how to rig and pack the DHT system, the approved components, and the recommended packing tools. In the U.S.A this system must be packed in accordance with US FAA regulation 105.43 &...

  • Page 33: Packing Tools And Consumables

    Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.2 Packing Tools and Consumables Tools: A - Packing paddle, 1 ea B - AAD approved pull-up cord, 2 ea C - Temporary locking pin, 2 ea D - Screwdriver, flat head...

  • Page 34: Preparing The Reserve Container And Canopy

    Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.3 Preparing the Reserve Container and Canopy Rigger Qualifications FAA FAR 105.43 (b) states that only a certificated and appropriately rated senior or master parachute rigger may pack a reserve parachute that will be carried for use aboard an aircraft in the U.S. By following the instructions in this manual, any current, appropriately rated rigger should be able to assemble and pack the Strong Enterprises Master Reserve canopy.
  • Page 35 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.3.1.4 Place control unit in clear pocket, on top of the reserve stiffener flap. 4.3.1.5 Route right and left cutters, through the left and right channels (1 ea), under the Velcro© and place in elastic keepers on each side flap.
  • Page 36 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.3.2.2 Bring bridle loop to top of pilot chute and thread over top of pilot chute. 4.3.2.3 Work loop to base of pilot chute and pull bridle tight to lock in place.

  • Page 37: Packing Of The Master Reserve Canopy

    Parts of these packing instructions are similar to those shown in other manuals. This method has worked best under all speeds and conditions as tested by Strong Enterprises. This procedure utilizes a combination of flopping and stacking the canopy and is the only approved method of packing the Master Reserve canopy.
  • Page 38 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.4.2 Setting the Brakes 4.4.2.1 Pull the control line through the guide ring located on the rear riser until both brake loops (built into lower control lines) are just above the ring.
  • Page 39 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.4.2.4 Insert the tip of the toggle (the portion of the toggle above the grommet) through the locking loop. Do not go past the grommet. 4.4.2.5 Place the tip of the toggle in the elastic keeper and mate the toggle to the Velcro©...
  • Page 40 4-10 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.4.2.7 Close the Velcro© keeper around the toggle and excess line. 4.4.2.8 Repeat procedure on the opposite riser. Note! Visually check the lines, they should all be straight, with no slack between the canopy and the harness.
  • Page 41 4-11 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.4.3.2 Starting at the nose of the canopy, fold (do not stack) the nose over in line with the “A” line group. 4.4.3.3 Next make a half fold between the “A”...
  • Page 42 4-12 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.4.3.4 Continue with one more fold so that the “A” line group is lying directly on top of the “B” line group. Maintain tension when folding to keep the lines taut.
  • Page 43 4-13 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.4.3.7 Taking the top of the canopy in one hand and the “D” and control lines in the other lift and place the “D” and control lines on top of the “C”...
  • Page 44 4-14 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.4.3.9 There will be a twist in the lines of the “A” line group. This is normal because of the folding of the nose. 4.4.3.10 To remove the twist, grab the “A”...
  • Page 45 4-15 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.4.3.12 Spread the slider out flat (it will be folded in half span-wise). 4.4.3.13 Fold the corners of the slider down to form a point. 4.4.3.14 Insert slider between the stabilizers.
  • Page 46 4-16 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.4.3.15 Taking the “C”, “D” and control lines in one hand and the top of the canopy in the other lift canopy. 4.4.3.16 Bring canopy over “A” and “B”...
  • Page 47 4-17 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.4.3.18 Open the tail by counting half of the seams and opening as a group. 4.4.3.19 Gently lift the tail to ensure that all control lines are running down the center of the tail section.
  • Page 48 4-18 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.4.3.21 Pull trailing edge down just below slider grommets. 4.4.3.22 Wrap the tail around each side to make a smooth roll. You know the canopy is tight enough if it is the same width as the free bag.
  • Page 49 4-19 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.4.4 Packing canopy into the freebag 4.4.4.1 While controlling the lines S-fold the lower portion of the canopy. (approximately 14”) 4.4.4.2 Next bring the upper portion of the canopy over the previous fold keeping everything secure.
  • Page 50 4-20 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.4.4.3 Position freebag with hesitater loops facing up and closing flap facing down. 4.4.4.4 Slide folded portion of the canopy into the freebag, filling both corners completely.
  • Page 51 4-21 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.4.4.5 Tightly roll the remaining canopy, being cautious not to pull canopy out of freebag. 4.4.4.6 Tuck rolled canopy into freebag. This fills out the bag and give a nice wedge shape.
  • Page 52 4-22 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.4.4.8 To close the freebag route the center locking bungee stow through the respective grommet and lock with a 1-1/2” bight of suspension line. Push plastic sleeve up to meet suspension lines.
  • Page 53 4-23 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.4.4.10 To finish closing the closing flap continue in the direction of last stow and lock outside locking bungee with a 1-1/2” bight of suspension line. 4.4.4.11 In the same manner, stow the remaining outer locking stow.

  • Page 54: Closing The Reserve Container

    4-24 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.5 Closing the Reserve Container 4.5.1 Closing the Sub-flaps 4.5.1.1 Bring the risers and freebag over the reserve container, laying the freebag in the main pack tray.
  • Page 55 4-25 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.5.1.4 Make a bight of the bridle no more than 1-1/2” through the elastic hesitater loop. 4.5.1.5 Close the sub flaps by using AAD approved pull-up cords and routing them through the grommets on the lower sub flap.
  • Page 56 4-26 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.5.1.7 Close the side flaps next by mating the Velcro© at each lower corner of the container. Note! To get a nice fit bring bottom corner up around freebag and hold in place while tucking opposite top corner of freebag into top corner of container.
  • Page 57 4-27 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.5.2 Packing the Pilot Chute 4.5.2.1 S-fold the pilot chute bridle on top of the bottom sub flap vertically using approximately seven-inch folds. Note! To make packing easier route pull...
  • Page 58 4-28 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.5.2.4 Position the pilot chute centered between the side flap grommets and compress pilot chute at the bottom of the reserve container. Make sure that all pilot chute fabric is compressed inside the spring.
  • Page 59 4-29 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.5.3 Closing top flaps 4.5.3.1 Route pull up cords through their respective grommets on the top reserve closing flap. 4.5.3.2 Top Guide Ring Locate the guide rings on the top reserve closing flap and the two ripcord cables.
  • Page 60 4-30 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.5.3.4 Pull left side closing loop through top reserve closing flap and lock with remaining reserve ripcord cable pin. 4.5.3.5 Remove pull up cord. To avoid possibly breaking closing loop, first...
  • Page 61 4-31 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.5.3.7 Secure RSL by placing tuck tabs from RSL lanyard into channels located under left riser cover. Insert top tab first and then bottom tab. 4.5.3.8 Close the reserve riser covers over the reserve risers by placing the tuck tabs around the risers.
  • Page 62 4-32 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.5.3.9 Close both riser covers. Make sure not to catch the RSL when closing the cover. 4.5.3.10 Seal the furthest pin from the cable housing (right). Fill out the data...

  • Page 63: Preparing The Main Canopy

    The person packing this parachute must be completely familiar with ram-air type parachutes, preferably checked out as a Strong Enterprises Certified Tandem Instructor.
  • Page 64 4-34 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.6.1.2 Slide plastic bumper over link and handtack in place with two turns through the link bumper and the bridle. 4.6.1.3 Feed Y-lines through #4 grommet on either side of the Rapide link.
  • Page 65 4-35 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.6.2 Attaching Main Risers 4.6.2.1 Lay risers with toggle side facing up above the container. The riser with the Swedish link should attach to the left side.

  • Page 66: Packing The Main Canopy

    4-36 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.6.2.4 Ensure there are no twists in the line groups by taking each line group and control line group in your hands and follow them up to canopy.
  • Page 67 4-37 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.7.1.2 Bring the locking loop (located on the riser) up through the brake loop. 4.7.1.3 Bring the locking loop up through the guide ring on the riser.
  • Page 68 4-38 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.7.1.5 Insert the tip of the toggle through the locking loop and stow in elastic keeper located on riser. 4.7.1.6 Snap the toggle to the riser, then...
  • Page 69 4-39 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.7.2 Flaking the Canopy 4.7.2.1 At the risers, pick up the lines and use your fingers to separate the front lines, rear lines, and control lines. 4.7.2.2...
  • Page 70 4-40 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.7.2.4 On each side of the canopy attach a rubber band to the third control line attachment tab from the outside. 4.7.2.5 Stow the two left inner control...
  • Page 71 4-41 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.7.2.7 Quarter the slider so that it is ready to cup air the moment it is deployed. Make sure that the four corners are spread and ensure that the slider pocket is out in front of the nose.
  • Page 72 4-42 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.7.2.10 Swing the tail seams around the canopy so that they meet in front of the nose and roll them together several times. 4.7.2.11 While keeping the tail seams held...
  • Page 73 4-43 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.7.2.13 Make your next S-fold by folding the upper canopy back over the first fold keeping everything neat and secure with your other hand. Fold the canopy once back on top of itself and completing the S-fold.
  • Page 74 4-44 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.7.3.3 Stow the remainder of the suspension lines to within about 4 feet of the links using rubber bands on sides of the bag. Keep stows neat and only the width of the bag.

  • Page 75: Closing The Main Container

    4-45 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.8 Closing the Main Container 4.8.1 Hooking up the Drogue 4.8.1.1 Bring the deployment bag over the reserve and place into the container with the lines facing down.
  • Page 76 4-46 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.8.1.4 Locate the ring on the drogue bridle and lay the bridle and the ring on the ALS bag so that the label reading “This Side Faces Reserve Container”...
  • Page 77 4-47 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.8.1.7 Insert the flex pin located on the drogue bridle into the housing located on the drogue riser. Next route a pull up cord through the uppermost closing loop of the bottom flap and through the uppermost grommet on the top flap.
  • Page 78 4-48 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.8.2.2 Close the left flap by bring the pull up cord through the grommet on the left closing flap and pulling the closing loop through. Lock in place with the flex pin.
  • Page 79 4-49 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.8.2.5 Route the bridle down the container on the right cover flap channel. 4.8.2.6 Close the bridle cover flap by tucking it into the space provided. 4.8.2.7...

  • Page 80: Packing The Drogue

    4-50 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.9 Packing the Drogue 4.9.1 Folding the Drogue 4.9.1.1 Remove all the twists in the bridle; check to make sure the drogue is armed and neatly lay the drogue out flat and smooth with the Velcro©...
  • Page 81 4-51 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.9.1.4 Fold the base over the folded body exposing the drogue pud. 4.9.1.5 S-folds with the bridle on top of the base, leaving approximately 18”-24” of the bridle unfolded.
  • Page 82 4-52 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.9.1.8 Fold the other side over the first. Make sure that the drogue pud is centered. 4.9.1.9 Roll it up tightly from one side to the other. Remove any twists from the Kevlar bridle.
  • Page 83 4-53 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 4.9.1.11 Stow the drogue in the pouch so that the drogue pud remains outside the pouch. Note! The open side of the drogue should be placed along the bottom of the container.
  • Page 84 4-54 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 Notes: 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...
  • Page 85 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 Section Five: Appendices 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...

  • Page 86: Appendix A: Line Charts

    Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 Appendix A - Line Charts A-1 General Line Installation SET-400 and SET-366 Main Canopy Color Codes on suspension lines: Always trim end of line at 45 degree angle.
  • Page 87 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 A-2 SET-400 Main Canopy Outer Line Length Ribs 1,2,3,8,9,10 Measurements are installed on canopy with brakes set. D Total 79.50 B Total 83.25 A Total C Total 195.50 208.00...
  • Page 88 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 A-3 SET-400 Main Canopy Inner Line Length Ribs 4,5,6,7 Measurements are installed on canopy with brakes set. D Total 86.5 A Total B Total C Total 195.5 199.25 209.25...
  • Page 89 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 A-4 SET-400 Main Canopy Control Line Attachment Denotes Structural Rib Denotes Soft Rib 93.5 97.5 73.5 211.5 Control Lines Spectra: P/N 865013 HMA: P/N 865014 22.0 Total Inner Line 242.50...
  • Page 90 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 A-5 SET-400 Line Dimensions 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...
  • Page 91 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 A-6 SET-366 Main Canopy Outer Line Length Ribs 1,2,3,8,9,10 Measurements are installed on canopy with brakes set. D Total 75 1/2 B Total 79 1/8 A Total C Total...
  • Page 92 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 A-7 SET-366 Main Canopy Inner Line Length Ribs 4,5,6,7 Measurements are installed on canopy with brakes set. A Total B Total C Total 185 5/8 189 1/2 198 1/8...
  • Page 93 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 A-8 SET-366 Main Canopy Control Line Attachment Denotes Structural Rib Denotes Soft Rib 88 1/2 92 1/2 70 1/4 201 1/2 21 3/8 Total Control Lines Inner Line...
  • Page 94 5-10 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 A-9 SET-366 Line Dimensions 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...

  • Page 95: Appendix B: Tso Letter For Dual Hawk Tandem System

    5-11 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 B: TSO Letter for Dual Hawk Tandem System PPENDIX 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...
  • Page 96 5-12 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 DHT Inspection Check List PPENDIX Use this check-list to ensure all steps of the Inspection are completed. Harness/Container SN__________ Date of Manufacture__________ In Service Date__________________ Refer to...
  • Page 97 5-13 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Dual Hawk Tandem System - Revision L: 1/16 Main Canopy SN___________ Date of Manufacture________ In Service Date________________ Refer to Maintenance Date of Inspection (Month/Year) Inspection: Main Canopy Page Section Like line group deviation within 1-inch.
  • Page 98 • The SET-366 is a high performance, semi-elliptical, 9 cell main canopy • It provides soft, on heading openings combined with an increase in flight performance • Toggle pressure has been dramatically reduced on the SET-366, making turns and flaring light and easy You can spend all day long flying the SET-366 over and over again, and land your last jump of the day as smoothly as your first.

This manual is also suitable for:

Dht set-366 with canopy411540411366430085Dht with master reserve canopy

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