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

3.2.106  Rib pocket.  A pocket made by sewing lengths of tape to the pilot chute to contain the ends of the frame.

3.2.107  Ripcord.  The device consisting of a ripcord grip, cable, and locking pins used to secure the folded parachute in the pack and to release the canopy for deployment.

3.2.108  Riser.  A webbing connecting the harness or the suspended load and the suspension lines of a canopy.

3.2.109  Saddle.  The part of the main lift web of the harness that provides a seat or sling for the wearer.

3.2.110  Searing.  A method of cutting or sealing ends of nylon cord, tape, or webbing by melting them to prevent raveling.

3.2.111  Section.  One of the pieces of cloth making up the gore of a round type canopy.

3.2.112  Serving.  A method of wrapping or binding the ends of lines or cords to prevent raveling.

3.2.113  Shoulder strap.  The harness webbing that crosses the shoulders of the wearer.

3.2.114  Skirt.  The reinforced hem forming the edge of the canopy.

3.2.115   Sleeve, deployment.  A type of deployment device using fabric and webbing enclosing the entire full length of the canopy.

3.2.116  Slider.  A reefing device that controls the opening of a canopy by sliding down the suspension lines during canopy inflation.

3.2.117  Slider reinforcements.  The webbing and tapes that are sewn on the slider.

3.2.118  Spanwise.  The direction of the leading and trailing edges, perpendicular to the direction of flight on gliding type parachutes.

3.2.119  Spanwise seams.  The seams that join the spanwise panels of the upper and lower glide surfaces of gliding type parachutes..

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3.2.120  Spring assembly, ejector.  A device that assists the deployment of the pilot

3.2.121  Trailing edge.  The rear edge of the canopy to which the control lines are attached on a gliding type parachute May also refer to the edge down-stream of the airflow on a ribbon or section of cloth for ribbon and ring slot parachutes.

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