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to prevent wear from the hardware. These buffers are
there to provide early warning before the load bearing
webbing starts to wear. Check the elastic keepers so the
running ends of the straps can be properly stowed.
4. Check all of the hardware, paying particular attention
to the leg snaps. Quick ejectors are particularly prone to
failure of the springs. Obviously, those with broken
springs should be replaced. B-12 snaps are prone to having
the gate sides bent to the point they will not close
properly. This gate may be repaired with a screwdriver
and pliers. [Figure 5-16] Straightening the side of the gate
allows the snap to close properly.
5. An area of concern for many riggers, one for which
there is not much guidance, is how much plating wear and
associated corrosion of the hardware is allowable. This
depends on the location of the damage. If it is a solid ring
or buckle, and the damage has occurred from dragging or
abrasion in an area that is not in contact with webbing,
one solution is to clean the rust with a fine emery cloth
and cover it with clear nail polish. This keeps the area
from continued rusting. It will not, however, prevent further
damage caused by the original rusting. If the rusting
is caused by two pieces of hardware interacting with each
other, the problem is more serious. If allowed to continue,
Figure 5-14. Three types of connector links.
Figure 5-15.Telltale marker.
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Figure 5-16. B-12 snap gate repair.
the rust pattern may cause the two pieces to fuse together
under the most severe conditions. In this case, the hardware
must be removed and replaced. If the hardware in
contact with webbing, such as a leg strap adapter,
becomes corroded, it must be replaced. This problem frequently
arises when the parachute is exposed to salt water
and not properly rinsed. The hardware will rust inside the
leg strap webbing causing accelerated wear and must definitely
be replaced. [Figure 5-17]
Figure 5-17. Rusty leg snap hardware.
6. The ripcord housing and pocket should be checked for
wear and fit of the ripcord. On the housing, check the ends
and the ferrules. On more modern assemblies, these ferrules
are brass and more susceptible to wear than the MILSPEC
types. Look inside to make sure there are no
obstructions to interfere with the ripcord. The ripcord
pocket may be elastic, Velcro®, or a military style with a
spring to hold in the ripcord. Whichever type, make sure
the ripcord is held securely, yet at the same time make sure
it is not too tight so the ripcord can be removed easily.
Also, check the tackings that hold the housing and pocket.
CONTAINER
1. As stated in the beginning of this chapter, the initial
external inspection of the container should alert the rigger
to any damage inside. Note any holes, abrasion, or fraying
of the pack material.
2. Check the grommets for sharp edges and pulling out of
the material from under the grommet. Cones should have
the stitching secure. Check the plating on the cones in the
area of the eye. Sharp edges can cause a cone lock.
Eyelets should have the tacking secure. Snap fasteners
should be securely set in the material. Check for wear and
security of the opposing parts. Make sure that “pull-thedot”
types are set correctly for direction. Stiffeners, both
metal and plastic, should not be bent or cracked. There
should be no sharp edges. Pack opening bands (POBs),
if used, should be in good shape and not stretched out.
Make sure the hooks are in good shape, too. On the military
style POBs, it may be necessary to retack the pull tabs at
the end. Metal frames, if used, should be straight. Buffers
at the corners should be in good condition. Tackings, if
used, should be secure.
3. The container-closing loop is an extremely important
part of the container system. A worn loop may fail, which
would cause a premature opening of the container. With
the parachute still in a packed condition, check for the
correct length. If the loop is made too long or stretched
during use, the pilot chute can extend and move off center.
This may result in a poor launch or a pack job that is
uncomfortable for the user. After determining that the
loop is of the correct material and length, check the
eye(s) of the loop on the inside for wear. It is not
uncommon for the loop to appear to be in good condition
when viewed from the outside, but worn partially
through when examined from the inside. [Figure 5-18]
Many riggers simply replace the loops at each repack,
regardless of the condition.
Figure 5-18.Worn closing loop.
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