NPFC - MIL-R-43608
RIP CORD, PARACHUTE, PERSONNEL: GENERAL SPECIFICATION FOR
| Organization: | NPFC |
| Publication Date: | 23 June 1981 |
| Status: | active |
| Page Count: | 7 |
scope:
This specification covers the general requirements for personnel parachute ripcords.
Ripcords shall be of the following types, styles and sizes, as specified (see 6.2).
Type I - Cloverleaf grip Type II - "1" grip Style 1 Style 1 Size A Style 2 Size B Size A Style 2 Size B Style 3 Style 3 Size A Size B Style 4 Type III - Trapezoidal grip Type IV - Oval grip Style 1 Style 1 Size A Style 2 Size B Style 3 Style 2 Style 3 Size A Size B
Beneficial comments (recommendations, additions, deletions) and any pertinent data which may be of use in improving this document should be addressed to: US Army Natick Research and Development Laboratories, Natick, MA 01760 by using the self-addressed Standardization Document Improvement Proposal (DD Form 1426) appearing at the end of this document or by letter.
intended Use:
The ripcords are designed to secure parachute packs in a closed condition and effect the release of the canopy when withdrawn.
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