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## MC-4 RAM AIR FREE-FALL PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM ASSEMBLY – MAIN PARACHUTE 

## THIS TASK COVERS: 

• Ripcord Test 

• Layout 

• Attachment of Canopy to Risers 

• Application of Markings 

• Attachment of Control Lines to Control Toggles 

## INITIAL SETUP: 

## Personnel Required 

92R(10) Parachute Rigger 92R(20) Parachute Rigger 

## Tools 

Brush, Stenciling (Item 5, WP 0063 00) Inspection Kit, Ripcord (Item 21, WP 0063 00) Machine, Stencil Cutting (Item 26, WP 0063 00) Needle, Tacking (Item 29, WP 0063 00) Tape Measure (Item 42, WP 0063 00) Wrench, $^{7}$/$_{16}$-IN., Open-End (Item 45, WP 0063 00) 

## RIPCORD GRIP TEST 

1. Perform a ripcord test as follows: 

• Attachment of Pilot Chute, Bridle Line, and Deployment Bag 

• Attachment of Risers to Harness/Container 

• Canopy Trim Check 

• Spanwise Line Check 

## Materials/Parts 

Ink, Marking, Parachute (Item 25/26, WP 0076 00) Stencil Board, Oiled (Item 31, WP 0076 00) Tape, Lacing and Tying (Item 33, WP 0076 00) Tape, Pressure-Sensitive, Yellow, ½-IN. Wide, (Item 38, WP 0076 00) 

## Equipment Condition 

Stretch canopy and suspension lines full length in packing area. 

a. Insert ½-inch of locking pin end into hole of fixed ripcord locking pin test block (as shown in A below). Ensure the test block is firmly secured in the fixed position. 

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