Aviation Dictionary

Packing bar

A long, flat bar of metal or wood used in the folding of the canopy of a parachute during the packing process and to aid in closing the container; also known as a long bar, paddle, or fid.

Dictionary Term

Packing bar

Definition

A long, flat bar of metal or wood used in the folding of the canopy of a parachute during the packing process and to aid in closing the container; also known as a long bar, paddle, or fid.

References

Parachute Rigger Handbook, Federal Aviation Administration, 2015