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Manual P/N 510088
Price $25.00
Owner's Manual
For packing and maintenance of
Para-Cushion
model 305 Chair
Part number: 124255
Diaper equipped
26ft. Mid-Lite Canopy
Part number: 420550
Strong Enterprises
The parachute company with imagination
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
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Current release: December 2007
Second release: November 2005
1st release: June 2000
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- Page 1 305 Chair Part number: 124255 with Diaper equipped 26ft. Mid-Lite Canopy Part number: 420550 Strong Enterprises The parachute company with imagination 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...
- Page 2 ! WARNING ! Parachuting is a hazardous activity that can result in serious injury or death. Failure to fol- low 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 305 Chair Table of Contents Warning / Disclaimer 1.0 Introduction 1.1. Scope ..................2 1.2. FAA Approval ................2 1.3. Operational Limitations ............2 1.4. Repack Cycle ................2 1.5. General Description of Models ..........2 1.6. -
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
Depending on model and canopy type, each complete system weighs between 14.5 and 16.5 lbs. This manual covers Para-Cushion Chair 305 packed with the following Strong Enterprises emergency canopies: •... -
Page 6: System Function
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 1.7 System Function The Para-Cushion is activated by pulling the ripcord handle. This action 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
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 1.9 Service Life Strong Enterprises and other members of the Parachute Industry Association (PIA) are currently discussing guidelines for a recommended service life. FAR 65.129 requires that “No certificated parachute rigger may pack a parachute that is not safe for emergency use”. Until guidelines are established, the continued airworthiness of an assembly is at the discretion of the FAA licensed parachute rigger’s inspection during re-pack. -
Page 8: Plan Ahead
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair Aerobatic Harness - The Aerobatic, or two-point harness moves the snaps normally located on the leg, to the middle of the chest, thereby preventing interference with your seatbelt. To properly don this harness, loosen the two adjusters to their maximum length. Slip your arms through the main lift webs (the vertical straps in front), much like putting on a jacket. -
Page 9: How To Steer
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair The ripcord housing on the Para-Cushion Chair 305 comes over your shoulder, so push the handle down toward your feet. By having both hands together on the handle, you also reduce the chance of the canopy or lines entangling with an extended limb. Keep your feet together for the same reason. -
Page 10: Customer Feedback
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 1.18 Customer Feedback 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 11: Parts List
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 2.0 Parts list 124200 26-foot Standard Lo-Po PN 420510 611366 Harness and Container Ripcord Assembly 26-foot Military Lo-Po PN 420550 mil assembly 26-foot Mid-Lite PN 420550 26-foot Lite PN 420601 790121 861047... - Page 12 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair CAUTION THE MID-LITE 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 305 Chair 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 305 Chair 4.0 Prepare Parachute for Packing Gather the appropriate tools as listed in Chapter 3.0. 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. Ap- ply tension using tensioning devices. -
Page 15: Installing The Toggles
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 7.0 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 will be when set, and measure where the steering line should be tied. -
Page 16: Packing The 305 Chair Model
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 8.0 Packing the PCC 305 Emergency Parachute System Always perform inspection described in 5.0 before beginning the packing procedures outlined herein. directional references (left, right, etc.) are from the wearer’s perspective. 8.1 Pleat and Long Fold 8.1.1... -
Page 17: Securing The Diaper
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 8.1.3 Long fold in fifths (fold both sides to meet at the center, then fold in thirds, overlapping) tight and narrow. 8.2 Securing the Diaper 8.2.1 Spread the diaper out flat. Bring the lines in the LEFT-HAND GROUP ONLY loosely up over the skirt. - Page 18 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 8.2.2 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,...
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Page 19: Risers Placement
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 8.3 Riser Placement Lay the 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 right link and stow in the rubber band near the bottom grommet. -
Page 20: Excess Line Stows
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 8.4.2 Stow the first bight of lines in the wearer’s lower left corner of the container using the outboard rubber band. 8.5 Excess Line Stows (Right Line Group) The resulting “excess” length of line... -
Page 21: Remaining Line Stow
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 8.6 Remaining Line Stows 8.6.1 Proceed with stowing the remainder of the lines. The next stow is in the upper left corner of the container. 8.6.2 Continue stowing down, up, down until a total of five rubber band stows are on the left side of the container. - Page 22 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 8.6.3 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. 8.6.4 Continue stowing on the right side...
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Page 23: Skirt And Canopy Placement
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 8.7 Skirt & Canopy 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 24: Closing The Container
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 8.8.2 Make one long fold from the bottom of the container to the diapered skirt, followed by a shorter fold. Spread the apex out flat, and route the bridle to the center of the pack (over the divider flap between the top two grommets). - Page 25 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 8.9.2 The Para-Cushion Chair 305 is packed without a launching disc. For ease of packing, we recommend compressing the pilot chute on a locking strap and locking with a locking rod. At the discretion of the packer, this can be done now or at the beginning of the pack job.
- Page 26 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 8.9.4 Hold the pilot chute in position with one hand and flip the container over onto its back. 8.9.5 Draw the pull-up cords through the grommets by removing the T-handles. Draw the pull-up cords tight until the closing loops come through.
- Page 27 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 8.9.6 Working from the top of the pack down, insert each ripcord pin into its loop. Look into each grommet and inspect the loop for shifted canopy material. The loop should be completely clear with no visible canopy through the grommet.
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Page 28: Repair Guidelines
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 9.0 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 29: Changing The Pilot Chute Loop And Cap
Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 10.0 Changing the Pilot Chute Loop and Cap 10.1 The 305 Chair 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 30 Strong Enterprises owner’s manual. Para-Cushion model 305 Chair 10.4 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...
- Page 32 Strong Enterprises The parachute company with imagination 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...
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