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Owner's Manual
For packing and maintenance of
Para-Cushion
model 303 Back
Part number: 124105
with
Diaper equipped
26ft. Mid-Lite Canopy
Part number: 420550
Division of S.E. Inc.
11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837
Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978
www.strongparachutes.com sales@strongparachutes.com
Manual P/N 510086
Price $25.00
Current Release: April 2010
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- Page 1 Owner’s Manual For packing and maintenance of Para-Cushion model 303 Back Part number: 124105 with Diaper equipped 26ft. Mid-Lite Canopy Part number: 420550 Division of S.E. Inc. 11236 Satellite Blvd. Orlando, FL 32837 Tel.: (407) 859-9317 Fax: (407) 850-6978 www.strongparachutes.com sales@strongparachutes.com Manual P/N 510086 Price $25.00 Current Release: April 2010...
- 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 303 Back Table of Contents 1.0 Introduction ............4 1.1 Scope .......................... 4 1.2 FAA Approval ......................4 1.3 Operational Limitations .................... 4 1.4 Repack Cycle ......................4 1.5 General Description of Models .................. 4 1.6 Model Description ...................... -
Page 4: Introduction
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 45 years. We welcome your comments so that we may continue to improve our products and help make flying safer and more comfortable. -
Page 5: Model Description
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back Depending on canopy type, the complete system weighs between 14-1/2 and 15-3/4 pounds. This manual covers Para-Cushion Back 303 packed with the following Strong Enterprises emergency canopies: • 26-foot Standard Lo-Po PN.420510 •... -
Page 6: System Function
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 1.8 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 7: Service Life
180 days. 1.12 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 8: Plan Ahead
- rather than straight out from your chest. The ripcord housing on the Para-Cushion 303 Back comes over your shoulder, so push the handle down toward your feet. By having both hands together on the handle, you also reduce 11236 Satellite Blvd. -
Page 9: How To Steer
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back the chance of the canopy or lines entangling with an extended limb. Keep your feet together for the same reason. Body position is secondary to pulling. Remember - LOOK-REACH-PULL 1.16 How to Steer Having a steerable parachute reduces your rate of descent, increases your stability, and allows you to avoid obstacles (buildings, trees, water, power lines, etc.). -
Page 10: Customer Feedback
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 1.19 Customer Feedback In our effort to continuously improve our products, processes, and services, we invite you to send us your comments. As a user of this equipment, you are uniquely suited to provide us with valuable feedback regarding design and/or performance. -
Page 11: 303 Parts List
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 2.0 Parts list 124100 26-foot Standard Lo-Po PN.420510 611366 Harness and Container Ripcord Assembly 26-foot Military Lo-Po PN.420520 Mil Assembly 26-foot Mid-Lite PN. 420550 26-foot Lite PN. 420601 790121 861043 799030 Pilot Chute, Lil Grabber... - Page 12 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back CAUTION THE MIDLITE CANOPY HAS A MAXIMUM RECOMMENDED WEIGHT LIMIT (WEARER, CLOTHES, AND EQUIPMENT) OF 254 LBS. (115 KG). Note! Ripcord cable length is measured from the tip of the endpin to the ball swage. Pin space is measured from tip to tip.
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Page 13: Required Packing Tools
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 3.0 Required Packing Tools A - Shot Bags at least 4 B - Line Separator 1 ea C - Pilot Chute Locking Rod 1 ea D - Pilot Chute Locking Strap 1ea... -
Page 14: Prepare Parachute For Packing
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 4.0 Prepare Parachute for Packing Lay the harness, container and canopy down on the table with the wearer facing down. Apply tension using tensioning devices. Gather the appropriate tools as listed in Section 3.0. Always count your tools to ensure you don’t leave any in the packed parachute. -
Page 15: Packing The 303 Back
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 7.0 Packing the PCB 303 Emergency Parachute System Always perform inspection described in Chapter 5.0 before beginning packing procedures. directional references (left, right, etc.) are from the wearer’s perspective. 7.1 Pleat and Long Fold 7.1.1... -
Page 16: Securing The Diaper
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 7.1.3 Long fold in fifths (fold both sides to meet at the center, then fold in thirds, overlapping) tight and narrow. 7.2 Securing the Diaper 7.2.1 Spread the diaper out flat. Bring the lines in the LEFT-HAND GROUP ONLY loosely up over the skirt. - Page 17 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 7.2.2 Wrap the diaper around the skirt and left line group. !WARNING! Put only the left half of the lines inside the diaper. Otherwise, the purpose of the diaper will be defeated, allowing it to release before all the lines are unstowed.
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Page 18: Risers Placement
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 7.3 Riser Placement Lay risers in the container and spread the links so they are not on top of one another. Take a bight of line immediately above the links and stow in rubber bands. -
Page 19: Excess Or Half Line Stow
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 7.4.2 Stow the first bight of lines in the third rubber band on the wearer’s lower left corner of the container. 7.5 Excess Line Stows (Right Line Group) The resulting “excess” length of line... -
Page 20: Remaining Line Stows
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 7.6 Remaining Line Stows 7.6.1 Proceed with stowing the remainder of the lines. The next stow is in the upper left corner of the container. 7.6.2 Continue stowing down, up, down until a total of five rubber band stows are on the left side of the container. - Page 21 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 7.6.3 Route the lines between the lower two grommets and make the next stow in the bottom right inboard rubber band in the lower right part of the container. 7.6.4 Continue stowing on the right side...
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Page 22: Skirt Placement
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 7.7 Skirt Placement Insert a T-handle through each of the three grommets from the outside of the container. Place the diapered skirt in the wearer’s upper right hand corner of the pack, with the canopy extending across the top of the container. -
Page 23: Closing The Container
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 7.8.2 The balance of the canopy is stacked on the right side of the container (again, between the divider flaps and the side flap) using one long stow from the bottom of the container to the diapered skirt,... - Page 24 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 7.9.2 After the T-handles are inserted, pass the pull-up cords (3) through the closing loops in the pilot chute cap and the closing loop that is attached to the left side flap.
- Page 25 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 7.9.4 Draw the pull-up cords through the grommets by removing the T-handles from the pack. Draw the pull-up cords up tight until the closing loops are through the pack. 7.9.5 Work from the top of the pack down inserting each ripcord pin in its loop.
- Page 26 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 7.9.6 Use a fid to tuck the excess pilot chute fabric under the rim of the cap. Dress the pack neatly and seal the bottom pin. Complete the data card and your rigger’s logbook.
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Page 27: Repair Guidelines
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 8.0 Repair Guidelines The following repair specification is set forth to aid riggers in the maintenance of Strong Parachutes. Repairs must be made only be appropriately rated FAA certified parachute riggers. CANOPY... -
Page 28: Changing Pilot Chute Loop And Cap
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 9.0 Changing the Pilot Chute Locking Loop and Cap The PCB 303 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 29 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 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. Unfold the cap, and you can see just where 180º...
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Page 30: Installing Toggles
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 303 Back 10.0 Installing the Toggles Thread the steering line 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...
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