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

3.2.77  Line, suspension.  Cords or webbing that connect the drag-producing surface to the harness or the load.

3.2.77.1  Line, suspension, flat.  A line made of tape or webbing.

3.2.78  Lines, vent.  The lines that cross the vent of a canopy.

3.2.79  Line reinforcement (V tabs or butterfly).  A tape wrapped tightly about the suspension line and sewn to the suspension line and skirt hem.

3.2.80  Link, connector.  An item of hardware used to connect suspension lines at the load attaching point.

3.2.81  Link, connector, separable.  A readily separated link to facilitate assembly of risers to suspension lines.

3.2.82  Loop, locking.  A loop sewn to the deployment bag or canopy to sequence the opening of a parachute assembly.

3.2.83  Loop, retaining.  A loop of webbing or tape used to hold folded lines or excess webbing in position.

3.2.84  Loop, stow.  A tape, webbing, or elastic band on a pack or deployment bag that holds suspension lines in position during the packing and opening process.

3.2.85  Lower cascade.  The junction of control lines closest to the risers on gliding type parachutes.

3.2.86  Lug.  A flat metal fitting attached to the ends of the harness webbing to provide attachment to the harness release.

3.2.87  Main seam.  The seam sewn from skirt to vent holding gores together and used as a guide for the suspension line on a round type parachute.

3.2.88  Nominal tension.  One percent of the minimum breaking strength of the main strength-bearing material.  A maximum pull for nominal tension should be 30 pounds.

3.2.89  Pack or container.  The container that encloses the canopy or deployment bag in a packed condition and which provides a means of opening to allow deployment of the canopy.

3.2.90  Pack cover.  A piece of duck or canvas material with a static line attached used to cover a packed canopy.

3.2.91  Pack frame.  A rigid or flexible frame used to maintain the shape of the pack.

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