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Thus the term “push-pull system.” A compressible housing compresses until it reaches its limit of compression, which could be as much as 20 percent of the total length. In a two-cable scenario, such as the 3-ring, the differential could be as much as to allow the short side to release without releasing the long side. Cutaway housings should be measured in a relaxed state and then compressed to ensure that it remains within the manufacturer’s allowable tolerance. [ Figures 3-90A through  3-92C] 

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## Ripcords, Cables, and Swages 

The standard ripcord used today on most parachute systems consists of a stainless steel handle, 3 ⁄32" 7 × 7 corrosion resistant steel cable, a stainless steel terminal ball, and one or more stainless steel pins swaged onto the cable. The handles come in various shapes and sizes in order to be compatible with main lift web lengths and pocket sizes and particulars, such as whether the ripcord grip is inboard or outboard. The terminal ball may be of several configurations, such as a 

