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## Disassembly 

1. Working through the hole in the base, turn the pilot chute inside out. Unpick the seam at the junction of the canopy and mesh and between two of the radial tapes. [Figure B]  This allows good access to the apex area. 

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## Reassembly 

1. Take a piece of ¾ inch Type-3 tape and overlay the reinforcing material at the apex, covering the damaged area. [Figure C] 

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2. Re-sew the canopy and mesh panels as per the original. Turn the pilot chute right side out. 

## Inspection 

• Damaged area must be covered. 

• Canopy seam must be re-stitched correctly. 

## Main Pilot Chute Collapsible Bridle Replacement 

• Applicable products: Most kill-line pilot chute bridle configurations 

• Description: Replacement of the bridle of a kill-line collapsible pilot chute 

• Authorized repairmen: FAA Senior or Master Parachute Rigger 

• Materials: E thread, replacement bridle 

• Machines: 301 straight stitch—medium duty 7–11 SPI and 1 inch × 42 stitch bar tack 308 zigzag—medium duty 7–11 SPI (optional) 

• Equipment: Scissors, seam ripper or scalpel, green felt tip marker, 6-inch ruler, hemostats, pony clamp, and hot glue gun 

## Procedure 

There are three basic main bridle configurations listed below: 

• Standard non-collapsible bridle 

• Bungee collapsible bridle 

• Centerline or “kill-line” collapsible bridle 

The standard bridle is a simple design and any damage usually results in the replacement of the bridle. The exception to this is if the tape attaching the curved pin is worn. The replacement of the tape is a simple task. The most common bridle in use today is the kill-line collapsible type. The replacement of the bridle is described in the following procedure. 

## Disassembly 

1. Remove the old bridle from the pilot chute. [Figure A] 

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## Reassembly 

1. Thread the loop ends of the bridle through the bottom support tapes of the pilot chute. [Figure B] 

2. Glue the ends in place with the glue gun. [Figure C] 

3. Bar tack the bridle along the sides. Do not capture the centerline. [Figure D] 

4. Align the bridle tapes on the center of the pilot chute attachment tapes and bar tack in place. [Figure E] 

