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TNT System
Manual P/N 510500
Rev. A: January 2016
Price $25.00

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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual For packing and maintenance of TNT System Manual P/N 510500 Rev. A: 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 Tandem Instructor Certification Course (TICC) before using this equipment. All Tandem jumps made on the TNT System must be completed in accordance with the rules of the country in which the jump is preformed (in the US: FAA FAR 105.45), this operation manual, and the Strong Enterprises Training Syllabus...
  • Page 4 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 Table of Contents Warning/Disclaimer Table of Contents ...............4 Section One: General Information ..........1-1 1.0 Introduction to Tandem Skydiving ....................1-2 1.1 Scope ..............................1-2 1.2 Operational Limitations ........................1-3 1.3 Parachute Repack Interval .......................1-3 1.4 System Description ...........................1-3...
  • Page 5 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 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 1.1 Scope This TNT manual P/N 510500 is a component of the TNT system, it covers the manufacturer’s instructions for the assembly, operation, packing, maintenance and approved components of this TNT Parachute System.
  • Page 7 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 1.2 Operational Limitations The Strong Enterprises TNT 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 and a violation of FAA FAR 65.129.
  • Page 8 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 The specially designed 3-D ring was pulled to 11,200 lbs with only a .002” distortion. Its unique design attaches the student harness directly to the main and reserve canopies which has multiple benefits. It allows independent loading of the instructor and student harnesses under the main or reserve canopy.
  • Page 9 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 1.4.1.3 Handles, RSL, and Air Anchor The TNT has four handles each with a specific purpose. There are two drogue release handles. The handles have a PVC grip with a 5/32 inch coated aircraft cable. Both drogue release ripcords (primary and secondary) are located on the instructor’s right main lift web.
  • Page 10 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 The reserve ripcord is an angled “D” (Raft) handle located outboard on the instructor’s left main lift web. The single cable is 23 inches long and terminates with a straight locking ripcord pin. When pulled the reserve handle allows the reserve pack tray to open and releases the spring loaded pilot chute.
  • Page 11 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 1.4.3.2 Main Deployment Bag The ALS (Anti Line Slump) main deployment bag eliminates line slump (also known as line dump) on deployment while allowing the use of rubber bands to stow the lines. Once the drogue has pulled the ALS bag from the pack tray the ALS bag releases one line stow at a time keeping the lines under constant, uniform tension.
  • Page 12 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 1.4.4 Reserve Deployment System The reserve deployment system consists of a pilot chute, a reserve deployment bag (freebag) with bridle, and a reserve canopy. 1.4.4.1 Reserve Pilot Chute The Grabber Reserve Pilot Chute is a spring type, 36-inch diameter, high drag pilot chute made of ripstop nylon with a meshed lower portion.
  • Page 13 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 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 The following information is provided as a general guideline and is not intended to be used as a Tandem Instructor Certification Course. All Tandem jumps made on the TNT System must be completed in accordance to FAA FARs (or foreign equivalent), this operation manual, and the Strong Enterprises Training Syllabus for the Tandem Instructor Certification Course (TICC).
  • Page 15 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 Attached to right side main riser is a Reserve Static Line (RSL) lanyard. Release of the main canopy (cutaway) will pull the RSL lanyard taut. The RSL lanyard terminates with a ring which is placed around the cable holding the reserve straight pin.
  • Page 16 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 Malfunctions are divided into two categories: total malfunctions and partial malfunctions. A total malfunction is the failure to initiate deployment of the main parachute. Reasons for a total malfunction may include, but are not limited to, a lost or floating ripcord handle a hard ripcord pull or non deployment of the drogue.
  • Page 17 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 2.2.2 Tandem Student Harness Following the simple steps below will assure your students safety, and offer them a comfortable Tandem Skydiving experience. ! WARNING ! The student harness must be donned and adjusted completely while on the ground - NEVER in the airplane.
  • Page 18 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 3) Fasten bellyband so chest strap and bellyband are equally snug. The main lift webs should be parallel from shoulder to hip. NOTE! Once the chest strap and belly strap are secured, the left and right MLW should be symmetrical and perpendicular to the chest strap and belly strap.
  • Page 19 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 6) Tighten rear diagonals so harness is secure against student’s back. Ensure elastic keeper is pulled up to secure loose webbing. 7) Tighten horizontal back strap. The lower harness should now be fitted and snug. Ensure elastic keeper is pulled over to secure loose webbing.
  • Page 20 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 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. TNT System - Rev. A 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 TO THE SUN WILL GREATLY DECREASE ITS LIFE! 3.2 System Service Life The expected service life of the Strong Enterprises TNT 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. TNT System - Rev. A 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 D provides a useful tool when completing the inspection.
  • Page 25 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 3.3.3.1 Harness/Container Hardware: Inspect all hardware for rust that might inhibit the operation of the unit. Inspect for proper hardware. Snap or “click” the gates open and closed on the B-12, butterfly and quick ejector snaps to verify the spring inside is still operational.
  • Page 26 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 3.3.3.2 Ripcords, Housings and Cables Cutaway, Reserve, and Drogue Ripcords: Inspect cutaway handle for completeness of stitching. Ensure stiffeners and plastics are not broken. Inspect hook and pile for loose or missing stitches and debris.
  • Page 27 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 Slider: Inspect the fabric for holes or burns, replace as necessary. Inspect the grommets for burrs, grooves caused by the lines, and separation. Grasp the grommet with two fingers and try to spin the grommet to ensure that it is still set properly and secured to the slider.
  • Page 28 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 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 29 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 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 7 3/4 inches (-1/4”).
  • Page 30 3-10 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 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. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 Section Four: Rigging 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...
  • Page 32 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.0 Introduction This section outlines the manufacturers instructions on how to rig and pack the TNT 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 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.2 Packing Tools and Consumables The following tools will be used during the rigging and packing of the TNT System: 4.2.1 Tools AAD approved pull-up cord Temporary locking pin Pull-up cord...
  • Page 34 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.3 Preparing the Reserve Canopy 4.3.1 AAD Installation All AAD channels and pockets are factory-stitched into the rig and no modifications are necessary. Installation requires no tools and can be accomplished by a senior or master rigger using the following technique.
  • Page 35 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.3.1.5 Route control unit through second channel located between subflaps and pin protector flap. 4.3.1.6 Place control unit into elastic pocket located in the center of the pin protector flap.
  • Page 36 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.3.1.8 Next route single pin cutter into same channel as control unit. 4.3.1.9 Run cutter down through channel and then through second channel located in bottom of reserve pack tray.
  • Page 37 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.3.1.12 At end of channel route cutter through elastic keeper. 4.3.1.13 Elastic keeper will hold cutter positioned over center of grommet. 4.3.1.14 All wires and cables should be left with enough slack to allow movement of control unit and cutter.
  • Page 38 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.3.1.15 Secure Velcro cover over cables. 4.3.1.16 After installation there should be no loose cables in the reserve pack tray. 4.3.2 Attaching Pilot Chute 4.3.2.1 Route end of bridle from freebag through loops at base of reserve pilot chute.
  • Page 39 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 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 40 4-10 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.3.3.2 Larks head bungee loops with chokers on each of the tabs on outside of freebag. 4.3.3.3 Run a pull up cord through the grommets located in the center of the freebag, and tie in a loose knot.
  • Page 41 4-11 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.4 Packing the Patronus Reserve Canopy There are two methods for performing a continuity check on ram-air canopies. Shown below is the first method. This method requires enough space to fully stretch the canopy out. The second is shown in the main canopy section.
  • Page 42 4-12 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.4.1.4 Follow to outside edge of front risers. 4.4.1.5 Locate top and bottom “D” lines. Left and right stabilizers of canopy. 4.4.1.6 Follow lines through slider. 4.4.1.7 Follow to outside edge of rear risers.
  • Page 43 4-13 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.4.1.8 Locate tail control lines on each side of canopy. 4.4.1.9 Follow through slider grommets. 4.4.1.10 Follow to right and left toggles. Make sure they are free and clear.
  • Page 44 4-14 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.4.2.2 Place toggle into cat-eye below guide ring. 4.4.2.3 Place tip of toggle into elastic keeper located above the guide ring. 4.4.2.4 Pull any excess line back through guide ring towards canopy. This should leave only one loop of line below the guide ring.
  • Page 45 4-15 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.4.2.5 S-Fold excess line and place in control line pocket. 4.4.2.6 Close Velcro around s-folded line, making sure not to catch the line in the Velcro. Mate toggle and riser.
  • Page 46 4-16 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.4.3 Folding the Canopy 4.4.3.1 Grasp control and suspension lines keeping front riser, rear riser and control lines separate. Control Lines Rear Riser (C & D Lines) Front Riser (A & B Lines) 4.4.3.2...
  • Page 47 4-17 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.4.3.4 Gently pull each line tab towards the canopy to remove excess slack from lines. Once clear all “A” line tabs should be lined up evenly. 4.4.3.5 While controlling “A” line groups gently pull “B”...
  • Page 48 4-18 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.4.3.7 Once all groups are flaked, lines should be to the center and material should be outside. 4.4.3.8 Take the two inner control lines and fold until line tabs are about even with outer three.
  • Page 49 4-19 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.4.3.10 Take leading edge (nose) as a group. 4.4.3.11 Roll the leading edge three times (one and a half complete turns) to close all cell openings. 4.4.3.12 Gently insert the rolled nose into the center of the canopy.
  • Page 50 4-20 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.4.3.13 Straighten flag of slider in front of canopy nose. STOP: Rigger check. 1. All Cells flaked. 2. Control lines stowed. 3. Flag slider is in place between line groups.
  • Page 51 4-21 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.4.3.16 Hold the lines with one hand, the rolled tail with other hand and place canopy gently on the floor with rolled edge to the floor. Make sure that lines stay tight and canopy stays neatly rolled.
  • Page 52 4-22 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.4.3.19 With one hand holding the rolled tail seam fold canopy back toward container without removing underneath hand. Side View of Folds 4.4.4 Packing Canopy in Freebag 4.4.4.1 Position freebag so that elastic bridle stows are facing up.
  • Page 53 4-23 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.4.4.3 Gently roll the remaining material into the freebag. Make sure to roll material away from lines. 4.4.4.4 Route one of the locking bungees from inner free bag flap through corresponding grommet on freebag.
  • Page 54 4-24 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.4.4.7 Stand the freebag up. 4.4.4.8 Take all suspension lines and hold them even with the seam of the top flap, opposite from last stow. 4.4.4.9 Using the seamed edge of the flap...
  • Page 55 4-25 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.4.4.10 Continue to stow lines across the top of the bag. Make sure to double wrap all line stows. 4.4.4.11 When you have approximately 4’ of line remaining stop stowing lines.
  • Page 56 4-26 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.4.4.13 Lock with approximately 2” of line. Make sure to pull choker tight against lines. Note! If choker is above grommet it will come off and be lost when deployed.
  • Page 57 4-27 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.5 Closing the Reserve Container 4.5.1 Closing the Sub Flaps 4.5.1.1 Place the risers and freebag in the reserve pack tray, so that the lines are to the bottom.
  • Page 58 4-28 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.5.1.4 Fold the freebag back on top of the risers. Keep the lines neat while folding the freebag back over the risers. 4.5.1.5 Bring pull up cord through the freebag until closing loop is through grommet.
  • Page 59 4-29 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.5.1.7 Route pull up cord through small grommet on upper sub flap. Pull closing loop through grommet and lock with a temporary locking pin. Make sure that freebag bridle is to the left side of the closing loop.
  • Page 60 4-30 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.5.2 Stowing the Pilot Chute and Attaching the Air Anchor 4.5.2.1 Open the cover flap on left side of upper subflap. 4.5.2.2 S-fold pilot chute bridle so that folds are approximately the same length as the cover flap.
  • Page 61 4-31 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.5.2.5 Lay the Air Anchor on top of the bridle with the red locking loop and nylatron tab facing up. 4.5.2.6 Slide the small ring from the Air Anchor through the floating ring on the bridle.
  • Page 62 4-32 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.5.2.8 Bring the red locking loop down through the small ring. 4.5.2.9 Rotate the Air Anchor so that the red locking loop is facing down and run the red locking loop through the grommet.
  • Page 63 4-33 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.5.2.11 Open the right cover flap and insert the nylatron tab from the Air Anchor into the channel located under the cover flap. 4.5.2.12 Make sure that the bridle and Air...
  • Page 64 4-34 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.5.2.14 Route pull up cord up from the bottom and out through the top of the pilot chute. Make sure that pull up cord goes through the center of pilot chute spring.
  • Page 65 4-35 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.5.2.17 Roll material from right and left sides in to wrap around spring. 4.5.2.18 Roll material from bottom up to wrap around spring. Be careful not to roll freebag bridle into pilot chute material.
  • Page 66 4-36 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.5.3.2 Route pull up cord through grommet on left side flap. Pull closing loop through grommet and lock in place with temporary locking pin. 4.5.3.3 Route pull up cord through grommet on bottom flap.
  • Page 67 4-37 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.5.3.5 Remove all twists from Air Anchor lanyard. Route ripcord pin through ring on Air Anchor lanyard and guide ring on top flap. 4.5.3.6 Pull closing loop through grommet and lock in place with ripcord pin.
  • Page 68 4-38 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.5.4.2 Make sure there are no twists in the RSL lanyard and insert the two nylatron tuck tabs into the channels on the right riser cover. 4.5.4.3 Stow the excess Air Anchor lanyard in the elastic keeper located above the top flap.
  • Page 69 4-39 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.5.4.5 Seal the reserve pin in accordance with local regulations. Fill out the packing data card. Close the pin protector flap by tucking the bottom into the pocket on the bottom flap and closing side tuck tabs around the top flap.
  • Page 70 4-40 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.6 Preparing the Main Canopy 4.6.1 Attaching Y-line Drogue 4.6.1.1 Lay ALS bag flat with #3 flap and Drogue Release Ring drogue bridle with the drogue release ring facing up. Install rubber bumper over bridle.
  • Page 71 4-41 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.6.1.4 Attach y-lines to the #5 Rapide link on top of the canopy. Tighten nut, finger tight plus 1/4 turn with a 3/8” wrench. 4.6.2 Attaching Main Risers 4.6.2.1...
  • Page 72 4-42 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.6.2.3 Next bring the small ring from the riser down through the medium ring. 4.6.2.4 Then bring the red loop around the small ring only and run it through the grommet.
  • Page 73 4-43 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.6.2.6 Lock in place using the cutaway cable. 4.6.2.7 The excess cable can then be put into the channel on the risers. 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...
  • Page 74 4-44 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.6.2.8 Repeat for the other side. 4.6.2.9 Connect RSL lanyard to the snap shackle located on the right riser. Note! Use of RSL is optional. Note! Air Anchor will not function if RSL lanyard is not hooked up.
  • Page 75 4-45 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7 Packing the Main Canopy There are two methods for performing a continuity check on ram-air canopies. Shown below is the second method. This method is used when space is a concern. The first is shown in the reserve canopy section.
  • Page 76 4-46 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.1.4 Grasp left and right stabilizer lines “C” and “D”. 4.7.1.5 Follow through slider. 4.7.1.6 Follow to outside edge of rear risers. 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...
  • Page 77 4-47 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.1.7 Grasp left and right “A” and “B” line tabs. 4.7.1.8 Follow through slider. 4.7.1.9 Terminate left and right outside front riser lines. With no twists in lines. STOP: Rigger check.
  • Page 78 4-48 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.2 Setting the Brakes 4.7.2.1 Pull the control lines through the guide ring until the brake loop is just below the steel guide ring on the rear riser. 4.7.2.2...
  • Page 79 4-49 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.2.4 Insert the tip of the toggle through the locking loop. 4.7.2.5 Stow in elastic keeper located on riser. 4.7.2.6 Clear the second control line by gently pulling the line back through the ring.
  • Page 80 4-50 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.2.7 S-fold the excess control line and stow in the elastic keeper under the toggle. 4.7.2.8 Snap the toggle to the riser, then fold the toggle between the middle...
  • Page 81 4-51 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.3 Flaking the Canopy 4.7.3.1 At the risers, pick up the lines and use your fingers to separate the front lines, rear lines, and control lines. 4.7.3.2 While facing the canopy, and still...
  • Page 82 4-52 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.3.4 While controlling “A” line groups gently pull “B” line tabs to remove excess slack from lines. Then flake material between line groups to the outside. 4.7.3.5 Continue pulling slack from each line group and flaking material between “B”...
  • Page 83 4-53 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.3.7 In order to soften the openings on new canopies you can roll the nose. After the canopy is broken in there is no need to do anything with the nose.
  • Page 84 4-54 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.3.10 Roll the tail together keeping material as even as possible in order to create a cocoon around the canopy. Match seams from each side in order to keep canopy even.
  • Page 85 4-55 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.3.13 S-fold the lower canopy by grasping at the lines and folding up approximately 10-inches. 4.7.3.14 Fold the upper canopy back over the first fold keeping everything neat and secure. Then fold the canopy back on top of itself.
  • Page 86 4-56 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.4.2 Make your first line stow by bringing the center inner rubber band up through the center grommet. 4.7.4.3 Lock in place with a bight of suspension line. 4.7.4.4...
  • Page 87 4-57 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.4.5 Continue with the remaining side stows, locking the canopy in the bag. Note! If you have a Velcro ALS bag you would now close the Velcro around the canopy.
  • Page 88 4-58 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.4.7 Stop stowing suspension lines when within about 4 feet of the links. 4.7.4.8 Fold the ALS flap down over the suspension lines. Starting with the outside stows bring the bungee loop through the outside grommet.
  • Page 89 4-59 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.4.10 Continue with the opposite outside stow. 4.7.4.11 Finish with the center stow. 4.7.4.12 Bring the deployment bag over the reserve and place into the main pack tray with the lines facing down.
  • Page 90 4-60 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.4.13 After the canopy has been jumped, you will need to cock the drogue. This is done by grasping the drogue deployment pud (located at the apex of the drogue canopy) and extending the drogue bridle to its fullest length.
  • Page 91 4-61 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.5.3 Seat the bottom of the bag in the pack try and push the top corners of the ALS bag into the top corners of the main pack tray so that the ALS bag is laying flat.
  • Page 92 4-62 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.5.6 Lock in place by running the through loop around the small ring and back through the grommet on the drogue riser. Note! Make sure that small ring ONLY goes through medium ring and that thru- loop ONLY goes through small ring.
  • Page 93 4-63 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.5.9 Insert the flex pin located on the drogue bridle into the channel located on the drogue riser. 4.7.5.10 Route a pull up cord through the closing loop on the bottom flap and through the grommet on the top flap.
  • Page 94 4-64 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.5.12 Close the left flap by bringing the pull up cord through the uppermost grommet on the left closing flap and pulling the closing loop through. 4.7.5.13 Lock in place using the flex pin from the drogue bridle.
  • Page 95 4-65 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.5.15 Lock in place with the flex pin. Remove the pull up cord. Note! Second loop is loose and is a redundant safety feature of the two-loop system. 4.7.5.16 Stow the excess flex pin in the tuck pocket.
  • Page 96 4-66 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.5.18 Close the main flap and open the drogue bridle cover flap. 4.7.5.19 Route the bridle down the container in the channel and close the bridle cover flap by tucking it into the space provided.
  • Page 97 4-67 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.6 Packing the Drogue 4.7.6.1 Tuck the drogue bridle under the right main closing flap and follow down to bottom of container. 4.7.6.2 Remove all the twists in the bridle and neatly lay the drogue out flat and smooth with the Velcro©...
  • Page 98 4-68 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.6.4 Next bring the drogue body up to the base. All the mesh should now be inside the folds of the drogue. 4.7.6.5 Fold the base over the folded body exposing the drogue pud.
  • Page 99 4-69 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.6.8 Fold a small portion of the body over half the S-folded drogue bridle, again using the bottom of the container to gauge the final size of your folded drogue.
  • Page 100 4-70 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 4.7.6.12 Stow the excess drogue bridle in the drogue pouch. 4.7.6.13 Stow the drogue in the pouch so that the drogue pud remains outside the pouch. 4.7.6.14 Mate the Velcro on the drogue pud to the container.
  • Page 101 4-71 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 Notes: 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...
  • Page 102 4-72 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 Notes: 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...
  • Page 103 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 Section Five: Appendices 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...
  • Page 104 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 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. A - Green...
  • Page 105 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 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 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...
  • Page 106 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 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 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...
  • Page 107 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 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 108 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 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 109 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 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 185 3/8 197 3/8 11236 Satellite Blvd.
  • Page 110 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 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 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...
  • Page 111 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 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 230 5/8...
  • Page 112 5-10 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 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 113 5-11 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 Appendix B: TSO Letter for TNT, Patronus Reserve, Air Anchor 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...
  • Page 114 5-12 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...
  • Page 115 5-13 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 Appendix C: TSO Drop Test Results A total of 48 Drop tests were conducted at various weights and speeds. For each of the weights and speeds below four total drops were done, two with the main in the container and two without the main.
  • Page 116 5-14 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 Notes: 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...
  • Page 117 5-15 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 Appendix D: TNT Inspection Check List Use this check-list to ensure all steps of the Maintenance Check are completed. Harness/Container SN__________ Date of Manufacture__________ In Service Date__________________ Refer to...
  • Page 118 5-16 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 Main Canopy SN___________ Date of Manufacture________ In Service Date________________ Refer to Maintenance Inspection: Main Canopy Page Section Date Date Date Date Like line group deviation within 1-inch. 3.3.3.3 No excessive wear in lines.
  • Page 119 5-17 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 Notes: 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com...
  • Page 120 5-18 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. TNT System - Rev. A 1/16 • The SET-366 is a high performance, semi-elliptical, 9 cell main canopy • It provides soft, on heading openings com- bined with an increase in flight perfor- mance • Toggle pressure has been dramatically...

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