MIL-STD-849 Inspection Requirements, Definitions And Classification Of Defects For ParachutesThis standard establishes the inspection requirements and a standard classification of manufacturing and final assembly defects for parachutes.

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MIL-STD-849B

3.2.34 Control line, continuity.  Free and clear routing to certain areas on canopy to ensure proper steering of canopy.

3.2.35  Cord, arming.  The cord that pulls the firing wire out of a reefing line cutter or other actuating device, thereby arming the device.

3.2.36  Corner, flap.  A rectangular tab used on packs to add protection to the canopy when packed.

3.2.37  Cross port vent holes.  The vent  holes cut in the rib panels of ram-air type gliding parachutes.

3.2.38  Cross seam.  The sewn seam between adjacent main seams holding sections of the canopy gore together.

3.2.39  Crown.  A fabric panel used to close or cover the apex vent in certain types of parachute canopies.  Also may refer to the upper portion of a canopy, particularly a round type parachute.

3.2.40  Cutter, reefing line.  A device designed to cut through the reefing line of a canopy, normally incorporating a delay device (mechanical or pyro-technical), a power device (mechanical or pyro-technical), and a knife-edge cutter.

3.2.41  Dart.  A short tapered seam.

3.2.42  Diameter, constructed (Dc).  The designation of the size of a parachute canopy, based upon design dimensions typically used for round type parachutes.

3.2.43  D-ring.  An item of hardware shaped like a "D" into which connector snaps are hooked.

3.2.44  Drogue.  A fabric surface shaped like a cone, more often a small first-stage parachute canopy in a system used for initial deceleration and stabilization.

3.2.45  Elastics, pack-opening.  Rubber or metal springs with a means of attaching at

each end, installed on the pack under tension and used to separate end flaps from side flaps when the parachute ripcord is pulled.

3.2.46  Eye.  A small steel-wire loop attached to the pack, into which is fastened a hook of a pack opening elastic.

3.2.47  Eyelet.  Small metal reinforcement for a hole in fabrics.  It is thinner and smaller than a grommet and has no washer.

3.2.48  Flap, bag or pack.  A fabric extension on a side or end of the pack designed to enclose and protect the canopy.

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