Part Number
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Item Name:
PILOT CHUTE
Definition:
A SMALL PARACHUTE CANOPY ATTACHED TO A LARGER CANOPY TO ACTUATE AND ACCELERATE THE OPENING OF THE LOAD BEARING CANOPY. WHEN USED IN CONJUNCTION WITH PERSONNEL PARACHUTES, IT IS USUALLY EQUIPPED WITH A SPRING OPENING DEVICE.
CAGE Information
| Code | Company |
|---|---|
| 80049 | DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE |
Federal Supply Class
Title
PARACHUTES; AERIAL PICK UP, DELI
Inclusions:
Exclusions:
EXCLUDES FITTING ASSEMBLIES BUILT INTO THE AIRCRAFT STRUCTURE.
Characteristics (Decoded)
| MRC | Requirements Statement | Clear Text Reply |
|---|---|---|
| ALCW | SUSPENSION LINE MATERIAL | POLYAMIDE NYLON |
| ALDG | VANE QUANTITY | 4 |
| ALDN | PARACHUTE FOR WHICH DESIGNED | AIRCRAFT DECELERATION |
| ALCX | SUSPENSION LINE LENGTH | 2.417 FEET NOMINAL |
| ALCT | SUSPENSION LINE QUANTITY | 8 |
| ALCE | CANOPY MATERIAL | POLYAMIDE NYLON |
| ALDQ | PACK AND DEPLOYMENT LINE | NOT INCLUDED |
| ALCF | CANOPY COLOR | NATURAL |
| ALEP | CANOPY DIAMETER | 2.500 FEET NOMINAL |