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Spekon 5+ Series Operation Manual

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SPEKON GmbH
Emergency parachute RE-5L
+
Series 5
© SPEKON Sächsische Spezialkonfektion GmbH
Nordstraße 40
D-02782 Seifhennersdorf
GERMANY
QD 200/0000-003-025 01/24
Operations Manual
Operating manual for emergency
parachute RE-5L Series 5
Object-no.: 50-216/08:00
+
Tel.: +49 (0)3586 456-0
Fax: +49 (0)3586 456-167
E-mail: info@spekon.com
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www.spekon.com
Edition 3
01-2024

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  • Page 1 SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency parachute RE-5L 01-2024 Series 5 Operating manual for emergency parachute RE-5L Series 5 Object-no.: 50-216/08:00 © SPEKON Sächsische Spezialkonfektion GmbH Tel.: +49 (0)3586 456-0 Nordstraße 40 Fax: +49 (0)3586 456-167 D-02782 Seifhennersdorf E-mail: info@spekon.com GERMANY http:// www.spekon.com...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency parachute RE-5L 01-2024 Series 5 Contents Page Technical Description Intended purpose Technical information Scope of delivery and article code directory Description of the parachute 1.4.1 Canopy with suspension lines 1.4.2 Pilot chute with pilot chute connection line 1.4.3...

  • Page 3: Technical Description

    Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency parachute RE-5L 01-2024 Series 5 Technical Description Intended purpose The RE-5L Series 5 parachute is a steerable personal parachute for aerial emergency purposes. As per its classification, it is intended as an emergency parachute for glider and motor-propelled aircraft as well as balloon pilots.

  • Page 4: Scope Of Delivery And Article Code Directory

    Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 Scope of delivery and article code directory Component Object-no.: Comments Parachute canopy 50-186/10:00 Pilot chute 50-144/16:00 Packing bag 50-290/15:00 Harness 50-291/09:00 Static line 50-12/03:00 Stainless steel handle with...

  • Page 5: Pilot Chute With Pilot Chute Connection Line

    Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 Two base support bands are sewn at the right side of the base, next to suspension line 12. Their task is to encircle the base region for a short time in order to counteract irregularities in the opening during the stretching process of the parachute canopy.

  • Page 6: Harness

    Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 1.4.4 Harness The harness connects the parachute canopy to the user. When correctly adjusted, it distributes the unfolding impact equally onto the body. The harness consists of the following main parts:...

  • Page 7: Documents Required For Operation

    Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 Documents required for operation Current edition of the user manual for the RE-5L Series 5 emergency parachute Parachute log book Release certification EASA Form One Certificate after annual maintenance...

  • Page 8: Parachute Function

    Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 Fig. 1 Install manual pump Warning: In the event of an accident, the air in the lumbar support may act as a spring and thereby increase the load on the spinal vertebrae.

  • Page 9: Storage

    Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 after impacting the ground, let yourself fall slightly to the side and transform the falling energy into a rolling movement of the body, in case of wind speeds above 3 m/s, place the parachute canopy against the wind from a height of 50 m over the ground all the way to the landing.

  • Page 10: Packing Instructions

    Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 Packing instructions Packing of the emergency parachute may only be performed by personnel authorized for this in the country of the owner. Aids and appliances for packing Packing may be done on a packing table or on a field packing tarpaulin.

  • Page 11: Packing Process

    The faults observed during revision are to be remedied. The current "Repair directive for emergency and personal parachutes" (Publisher: SPEKON Sächsische Spezialkonfektion GmbH) is to be observed during repairs. Packing process 3.3.1 Preliminary work for packing The parachute canopy is attached to the apex thanks to an auxiliary loop at the front side of the packing table (Fig.
  • Page 12 Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 Only manual opening via opening cord: One after the other, both fastening pegs of the opening cord are then guided to the upper fastening cap through the cable protection tube, both guiding rings and the fabric guide channel (Fig.

  • Page 13: Laying Down The Parachute Canopy

    Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 The static line is laid in the flat rubber loops in S-folds, whereby the first pair of loops. The pull-up line is inserted into the flat rubber tracks in S-strokes, with 4 folds in each pair of loop.
  • Page 14 Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 Once there, he pulls suspension line 13 out towards the lower left and places the left canopy half over the right canopy half. He catches suspension line 14 with his right hand and pulls it out towards the upper right.
  • Page 15 Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 The parachute canopy are now placed once more gore by gore. The placement scheme is 23 to 13 1 to 11 shown in the following schematic: This schematic shows a view on the base of the placed parachute canopy from the direction of the packing bag.
  • Page 16 Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 Gore 23 is now placed over the halved control gores in order to cover the control opening on the right canopy half and the base fixation bands are folded over (Fig. 14).

  • Page 17: Inserting The Belt Ends

    Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 3.3.3 Inserting the belt ends The ends of the harness are placed in the packing bag in such a manner that the D-rings with crossbars lie in pairs next to the free ends of the fixation belts that are sewn on the floor of the packing bag.

  • Page 18: Inserting The Parachute Canopy In The Packing Bag

    Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 In accordance with the diagram, both suspension line bundles are grouped starting from the tethers and strapped in the central loop (1) in the middle of the packing bag. From there, the suspension lines bundle is guided to the left packing bag side and strapped in the lower outer flat rubber loop (2).
  • Page 19 Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 The canopy is then guided back to the left side of the packing bag floor so that the first ring band of the canopy lies at the upper edge within the second holding flap.
  • Page 20 Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 Inserting the second fold: The second fold is placed on the already fixed first layer. The second ring band of the canopy thereby lies on the second holding flap directly beneath the first ring band.

  • Page 21: Inserting The Pilot Chute And Closing The Packing Bag

    Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 The remaining length of the canopy from the third ring band up to the apex is placed in the middle of the upper part of the pack in short S-shaped folds (Fig. 26).
  • Page 22 Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 The pilot chute is placed with the lower ring of the conical spring on the sewn guide rind in the middle of the packing bag floor. Both tent lugs on the pilot chute should thereby be located over both tent lugs on the floor of the packing bag.
  • Page 23 Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 The lower fastening pin is sealed and the parachute log book is placed in the pocket integrated inside the middle cover cap once all required information has been entered (Fig.
  • Page 24 Operations Manual SPEKON GmbH Edition 3 Emergency 10-2023 parachute RE-5L Series 5 The outer belt cover is pulled over the inside belt cover and closed using two pressure buttons (Fig. 34). Fig. 34 Closing the shoulder covers Figs. 35 and 36 show the front and rear of the packed, ready parachute RE-5L Series 5 Fig.

  • Page 25: Maintenance

    The owner should be informed of the respectively applicable laws and directives. SPEKON GmbH only provides minimum requirements in this operating manual. After inspection, a certificate after annual maintenance must be created.

  • Page 26: Packing Bag With Harness

    Repairs In case of repairs to the emergency parachute RE-5L Series 5 the current „Repair directive for emergency and personal parachutes“ (Publisher: SPEKON Sächsische Spezialkonfektion GmbH) is binding. Note The manufacturer assumes no responsibility for the functionality of the emergency...

  • Page 27: Cleaning

    Mould spots may affect material resistance. Parachutes polluted in this fashion must be inspected and if necessary repaired by SPEKON or an approved aeronautical repair organisation for emergency parachutes. Page 27 of 27...

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