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National Parachute Industries, Inc.
47 East Main Street - Flemington, New Jersey 08822 - USA
PH 908-782-1646 FAX 908-782-5638 E-mail
info@nationalparachute.com
Emergency
Parachute
Manual
NATIONAL 360, NATIONAL 425 & NATIONAL 490
(TSO-C23b)
NATIONAL – Your One Last Chance"
www.nationalparachute.com
(Manual P/N 81101-2P)
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Summary of Contents for NPI NATIONAL 360
- Page 1 National Parachute Industries, Inc. 47 East Main Street - Flemington, New Jersey 08822 - USA PH 908-782-1646 FAX 908-782-5638 E-mail info@nationalparachute.com Emergency Parachute Manual NATIONAL 360, NATIONAL 425 & NATIONAL 490 (TSO-C23b) NATIONAL – Your One Last Chance” www.nationalparachute.com (Manual P/N 81101-2P)
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Page 2: Warning, No Warranty - Disclaimer - Waiver
Parachuting is a high risk activity which may cause or result in serious injury or death. Parachutes sometimes malfunction, even when they are properly designed, manufactured, assembled, packed, maintained and used. The result of such malfunctions may be serious injury or death. Do not purchase or use any parachute equipment manufactured or sold by National Parachute Industries, Inc. -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page # Warning, No Warranty - Disclaimer – Waiver………………………. Table of Contents……………………………………………………… Parachute Illustrations………………………………………………… Parachute General Information………………………………………. Customer Check List………………………………………………….. Parachute News……………………………………………………….. Air Speeds And Parachutes………………………………………….. Parts List……………………………………………………………….. Operating Limitations…………………………………………………. Fitting The Parachute…………………………………………………. Floating Harness Adjustment………………………………………… Operating Instructions………………………………………………… Parachute Steering……………………………………………………. -
Page 4: Parachute Illustrations
PARACHUTE ILLUSTRATIONS NATIONAL BACK PARACHUTE NATIONAL SEAT PARACHUTE (N-360 / N-425 / N-490) (N-360-S / N-425-S / N-490-S) NATIONAL CHAIR PARACHUTE (N-360-C / N-425-C / N-490-C) Emergency Parachute Manual P/N 81101-2P (Revised May 2004) - 3 -... -
Page 5: Parachute General Information
PARACHUTE GENERAL INFORMATION ational Parachute is proud of its fine line of Pilot Emergency Parachutes. When you receive your new parachute system, please check the following: ˆWeight and airspeed limitations are listed on the orange warning label attached to the pocket under the "National"... -
Page 6: Parachute News
PARACHUTE NEWS NEWS BULLETIN: Jan. 1, 1990 HIGH-TECH PHANTOM AEROSTAR CANOPY: All National Pilot Emergency Parachutes include the innovative Phantom AeroStar canopy: High profile conical design, 1.1 oz. ripstop nylon, full stow diaper, interwoven crown support band, laminated Kevlar reinforcing, pH Certified Mesh and Ram-Air type line attachment; clearly the state-of-the-art in parachute design and construction. -
Page 7: Air Speeds And Parachutes
AIR SPEEDS & PARACHUTES In recent years, aerobatic aircraft have seen a vast increase in performance and speed. During various maneuvers it is common to exceed 200 knots. Parachutes, on the other hand, have not kept up with this increase. The typical "modern emergency parachute"... -
Page 8: Parts List
*French "Maillon Rapide" #5 Links 81002-1 Phantom 24 Canopy (National 360 only) on #5 Links.* 81002-10 Phantom 24 Aerostar Canopy (National 360 only) on #5 Links.* 81002-2 Phantom 26 Canopy (National 425 only) on #5 LInks.* 81002-20 Phantom 26 Aerostar Canopy (National 425 only) on #5 Links.* 81002-4 Phantom 28 Canopy (National 490 only) on #5 Links.*... -
Page 9: Operating Limitations
Opening time: 3 seconds is normal (varies with airspeed) To maintain performance level, the following relationships are recommended: Up to 177 lbs. pilot weight - National 360 with 24' Canopy Up to 208 lbs. pilot weight - National 425 with 26' Canopy Up to 241 lbs. - Page 10 FITTING OF THE PARACHUTE (Continued) Put the pack and harness on over the shoulders and fasten the chest strap. Pull the leg straps up between the legs and fasten both sides. Pull the free ends of the straps to remove excess slack and still maintain comfort.
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Page 11: Floating Harness Adjustment
FLOATING HARNESS - ADJUSTMENT Parachutes DOM after January 1988 also have a “FLOATING HARNESS" feature which allows for an important fourth adjustment area to custom fit various torso lengths. With the parachute on and over the shoulders, the top of the parachute container is positioned on the back at or just below the shoulders (for Seat parachutes, the top of the back vest). -
Page 12: Operating Instructions
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS The National Emergency Parachute is manually activated by pulling the ripcord. We recommend having the ripcord handle in sight or in hand when exiting the aircraft. The ripcord handle is to be firmly gripped, typically with the left hand (the right hand or both hands may be used if necessary). -
Page 13: Parachute Steering
PARACHUTE STEERING Once suspended under the parachute canopy, your rate of descent will stabilize at approximately 19 ft. per second with a 190 lb. (86 kg) body weight based on the National Phantom 26' (Part No. 81001-2) or the National Phantom AeroStar 26' (Part No. 81001-20) in your National 425 pack and harness assembly. -
Page 14: Landing Procedures
LANDING PROCEDURES To minimize your ground speed at the point of landing, steer the parachute with either rear riser so that you are facing into the wind at 100 feet above ground level. The normal procedures for assessing wind direction should be used. Flags are excellent wind direction and speed indicators as well as smoke, shadows or ripples on water/grass. -
Page 15: Care Of Parachute
HAZARD LANDINGS (Continued) TREE LANDING: Make all attempts to steer clear of trees. If a tree landing is unavoidable, place feet and knees together, tuck elbows into stomach and protect your face with both hands while placing chin on chest. HIGH WIND / DRAGGING: If winds are greater than 10 - 12 mph (10 kts), the Parachute may remain inflated after landing and drag you across the ground. -
Page 16: Care Of The Parachute
Excessive moisture should be avoided; if the canopy becomes wet or damp, it should be aired and repacked. If your National 360, 425 or 490 parachute is opened or used, it should be taken to a Certified Parachute Rigger, Parachute Loft or returned to the Manufacturer, for inspection and repack. -
Page 17: Phantom Rubber Bands
PHANTOM RUBBER BANDS A reduced length “short” rubber band of 1¼ inch (3.2 cm) was designed specifically for packing Phantom AeroStar canopies. They are similar to the standard retainer band but are ¾ inch shorter so more tension is maintained on the low bulk Phantom lines. - Page 18 Step 5 - Take each side of folded canopy and fold again past center. OVERLAP this time. Place shot bags on folded canopy. Step 6 - Check all rubber bands. Replace if damaged or stretched. Note: We recommend the standard 2” Parachute type rubber bands be used for the first two locking stows where bands get attached to the #0 grommets at the top of the diaper.
- Page 19 Step 13 - Position the folded canopy up the left side of the container. Bring stiffener cover flap over canopy and use one shot bag to prevent canopy from moving out of pocket. tep 14 – Fold canopy back at the top edge of the pack tray and place it in the right hand side of the pocket. Spread the material between the right side of the pocket and the diaper.
- Page 20 Step 21 - Center the pilot chute on the stiffener base over the S folded bridle. Step 22 - Compress the pilot chute and thread pull up cords through the tabs lo cated at the cap of the pilot hute. Insert temporary packing pins. Step 23 - Run pull up cord through botto m flap grommet and re-insert temporary pin.
- Page 21 tep 29 – Now close the hook tape on each side of the top flap by rolling it under and mating it with the loop fastener. Avoid snagging canopy fabric with hook tape. tep 30 - Account for all your packing tools and equipment! Check ripcord handle for proper fit in the pocket. Adjust and mate Velcro on main lift web (floating harness adjustment) to a balanced position on both sides.
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