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- Page 1 US Patent 3,908,937 Owner’s Manual For packing and maintenance of Para-Cushion Model 306 Squadron Seat Part number: 121108 with Diaper equipped 26ft. Mid-Lite Canopy Part number: 420550 with Appendix A: Packing the C-9 Military Canopy Warbirds Revision F Manual P/N 510079 August 2013 Price $25.00...
- Page 2 ! WARNING ! Parachuting is a hazardous activity that can result in serious injury or death. Failure to follow all warnings, instructions and required procedures may result in serious injury or death. Parachutes sometimes malfunction, even when they are properly designed, built, assembled, packed, maintained and used.
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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat Table of Contents Warning / Disclaimer Table of Contents 1. Introduction 1.1. Scope ..............................4 1.2. FAA Approval ........................... 4 1.3. Operational Limitations ........................4 1.4. Repack Cycle ............................ 4 1.5. Model Description ..........................4 1.6. -
Page 4: Introduction
Thank you for purchasing a new Para-Cushion Squadron Seat Model 306 Emergency Parachute System from Strong Enterprises. It is one of the finest available anywhere and with a little care, should last you a very long time. Rest assured that your new Para Cushion has been constructed to retain the durability, reliability and comfort that Strong Enterprises has been building into its products for over 50 years. -
Page 5: System Function
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 1.6 System Function The Para-Cushion is activated by pulling the ripcord handle. This withdraws the ripcord pins and releases the locking loops allowing the pilot chute to eject, catch air and extract the parachute canopy from the container. -
Page 6: Service Life
1.10 Fitting the Parachute Harness Strong Enterprises produces 3 basic harness designs: the standard fixed harness, the fully adjustable harness, and the aerobatic harness. Below, please find proper fitting for each of these models. -
Page 7: Plan Ahead
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat over tighten the straps once you are seated. Fold and stow the webbing ends in the elastic keepers. Be sure the ripcord handle is securely stowed, yet accessible. 1.11 Plan Ahead Be prepared in the event of an emergency situation. -
Page 8: How To Steer
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 1.14 How to Steer Having a steerable parachute reduces your rate of descent, increases your stability, and helps you avoid obstacles such as buildings, trees, water, and power lines. The parachute drifts with the wind and has a forward speed of about 6 MPH, which can be directed with or against the wind using the built-in steering vents in the rear. -
Page 9: Squadron Product Description
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 2. 306 Squadron Seat Product Description The Squadron Seat Pack was designed specifically for the bucket style seat pan used in Warbirds such as the SNJ, T-6, T-34, T-28, P-51 and many others. The shape of the Squadron Seat pack and cushion combination are designed to fit squarely into the bucket style seat providing a large, stable base on which the pilot can fly in comfort. -
Page 10: Parts List
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 2.1 Parts List 26-foot Mid-Lite Harness and Container Assembly 420550 121103 Cap for Pilot Chute 799030 Locking Loop 861044 (gold / with Mid-Lite) Ripcord Assembly 861045 (green / with C-9) 631334 Carrying Bag Owner’s Manual... -
Page 11: Required Packing Tools
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 3. Required Packing Tools A - Shot Bags at least 4 B - Line Separator 1 each C - Pilot Chute Locking Rod 1 each D - Pilot Chute Locking Strap 1 each... -
Page 12: Prepare Parachute For Packing
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 4. Prepare Parachute for Packing Gather the appropriate tools. Always count your tools to ensure you don’t leave any in the packed parachute. Lay the harness, container and canopy down on the table with the harness facing down. -
Page 13: Packing The 306 Squadron Seat
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 6. Packing the 306 Emergency Parachute System 6.1 Folding the Parachute 6.1.1 Lay harness, container and canopy down on the table with the wearer side facing down. Inspect entire assembly for completeness and any damage. - Page 14 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 6.1.3 Fold the canopy into thirds by bringing the sides up to the middle. First right side and then left. 6.1.4 Long fold the canopy into fifths, long and tight, bringing the right side just past center then folding the left side over center.
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Page 15: Securing The Diaper
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 6.2 Securing the Diaper 6.2.1 Spread diaper out flat. Bring lines LEFT-HAND GROUP ONLY loosely up over skirt. ! WARNING ! DO NOT tuck the lines inside the folded canopy. Tucking the lines in the canopy can cause serious burns to the canopy and lines. - Page 16 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 6.2.2 Wrap the diaper around the skirt and left line group. Bring rubber band through upper grommet and lock in place with 1 1/2 inch bight of line from left line group.
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Page 17: Risers Placement
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 6.3 Risers Placement 6.3.1 Route risers down backpad and mate the Velcro®. This will result in the connector links being approximately four inches inside the container. 6.3.2 Right line group will be 14-16”... -
Page 18: First Line Stow
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 6.4 First line Stow 6.4.1 Grasp both line groups together about 16” from the left link. Leave slack in right line group, toward riser, not toward canopy. Lines toward the canopy should be even. -
Page 19: First Layer Of Lines
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 6.5.2 Rear bight of excess line may be doubled back on itself before being placed in the rubber band to accommodate for the extra length. 6.6 First Layer of Lines 6.6.1... -
Page 20: Second Layer Of Lines
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 6.7 Second Layer of Lines 6.7.1 Make the stows of the second layer alternate from wearer’s rear to front, using the rubber bands that were previously skipped. To make the second layer of lines, continue... -
Page 21: Skirt Placement
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 6.8 Skirt Placement 6.8.1 Slide the skirt into front left corner of container. Note! Remove shot bags as canopy is placed into the container. 6.8.2 Fill the left side by making an... - Page 22 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 6.8.3 Run pull up cords through the two middle grommets on the left flap. Pull closing loops through grom- mets and secure with temporary pins. Insert T-handles through two outer grommets on left flap.
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Page 23: Closing The Container
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 6.9 Closing the Container 6.9.1 Pass pull-up cords through the two middle grommets on right flap and secure with temporary pins. Remove pull-up cords. Insert T-handles through two outer grommets on the right flap. Close top and bottom flap by placing grommet over T-handle. - Page 24 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 6.9.4 Holding pilot chute in position with one hand and with other hand under the pack holding it closed, turn pack over. 6.9.5 Bring pull-up cords through container by carefully removing the T-handles from pack.
- Page 25 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 6.9.6 Slowly and carefully remove the pull- up cords. Always remove pull-up cords by pulling away from ripcord pin. Flip container over and remove the pilot chute locking rod, strap, and the two temporary locking pins.
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Page 26: Repair Guidelines
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 7. Repair Guidelines The following repair specification is set forth to aid riggers in the maintenance of Strong Parachutes. Repairs must only be made by appropriately rated FAA certificated parachute riggers. -
Page 27: Changing The Pilot Chute Cap And Locking Loop
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 8. Changing the Pilot Chute Cap and Locking Loop The 306 Squadron Seat Parachute Assembly has a Pilot Chute Cap with a Spandura ® Rim. This Spandura ® Rim is hand-tacked to the top of the pilot Chute at 90º... - Page 28 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat Rigger tip: Once you have cut the first hole in the Spandura ® for your loop to come through, fold the cap perfectly in half at that hole, making a crease.
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Page 29: Installing The Toggles
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat 9. Installing the Toggles Thread the steering line through the guide ring then through the grommet in the toggle, starting from the underside of the toggle (the side with Velcro®). Lay the toggle on the riser where it will be when set, and measure where the steering line should be tied. -
Page 30: Appendix A C-9 Military Canopy
Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat Appendix A Para-Cushion Model 306 Seat PN 121102 with Military 28 ft C-9 Canopy SE PN 401010 with 4-Line Release In case of deployment or accidental release of steering lines, it is necessary to stow steering lines prior to repacking the C-9 Canopy. - Page 31 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat Stow risers under their cover flaps and mate Velcro®. Begin stowing lines across the pack tray using every other rubber band, allowing two T-Handles to protrude up through center of the stows. Once you reach the other side, continue back across top of previous stows, using rubber bands skipped on the first pass.
- Page 32 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat Notes: 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com sales@strongparachutes.com...
- Page 33 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat Notes: 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com sales@strongparachutes.com...
- Page 34 Strong Enterprises Owner’s Manual. Para-Cushion model 306 Squadron Seat Notes: 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com sales@strongparachutes.com...
- Page 36 AVAILABLE OPTIONS TO CUSTOMIZE YOUR Para-Cushion Model 306 Seat Custom Monogram PN:099105 We can monogram your name, N number, Company Name, Nose Art or anything you can imagine. Space provided 6” X 2.5” G-Pad Cushion PN:812113 An auxiliary pad that attaches to the back pad of any Para-Cushion. G-pad is formed to snugly fit around the pilot’s sides providing extra support during high G maneuvers.
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