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tapes and their associated bar tacks. Next, look at the interior of the cells, carefully checking the crossports for damage or fraying of the edges of the fabric. 

3. Now proceed to the lower surface of the canopy. Carefully check all the seams and the line attachment tapes and bar tacks. 

4. Some manufacturers require the use of PIA Technical Standard TS-108, Canopy Fabric Pull Test, at certain intervals. In addition, the manufacturer’s warning/ TSO label may require that the rigger mark the label to signify each time it is repacked and after each use. [Figure 5-21] This label is found on the upper surface trailing edge of the canopy. It is important to comply with this requirement, not only because the manufacturer requires it, but also it establishes the trail of use for the canopy, which allows future riggers (and the manufacturer) to track its use and condition over time. Some riggers feel that they are doing their customers a favor by not marking the boxes in order to show it has little use when it comes to selling it. Since most individuals have a specific rigger pack their parachute on a regular basis, it does not take a lot of detective work to inspect the rigger’s logbook to see how many times they have packed any particular parachute. 

## Canopy Assembly and Line Continuity 

The first task is to check the line continuity of the canopy. The following method may be used by riggers who do not have access to a canopy hanger. Figure 5-22  shows examples of a seven-cell and nine-cell canopy when viewed from the bottom as by the jumper when in flight. The examples show the line attachment nomenclature referred to in the continuity check. Figure 5-23  shows the standard canopy nomenclature as referred to in the continuity check. 

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1. First, lay out the canopy on its left side, the slider spanwise with its tape down, and lay out the container with the harness up. 

2. If slider bumpers are used, thread one bumper over each riser and down a few inches. 

3. Place the slider on the risers spanwise with its tape facing the canopy. 

4. Locate the leading edge and A line attachment. Follow the line 8A (10A) to the outboard side of its link and attach the link to the right riser, finger tight. 

5. Pick up line 1A at the canopy attach point. Follow it down to the outboard side of its link and attach the link to the left front riser, finger tight. 

