Aviation Training Experts™

handbook

Parachute Rigger Handbook

FAA-H-8083-17A Version 2015 (Change 1)

Index

L

Index - L
EntryPages
Lead seals and seal thread6-8
Lexan®3-20
Line attachments7-6
Line dump4-8
Lines7-5
Line separator (suspension line holder)6-7
Line strip4-8
Links7-5
Locking pull-up cord6-5
Lower leg strap shortening7-54

M

Index - M
EntryPages
Machine maintenance6-23
Magnum® pilot chute2-17
Main and reserve closing loop manufacture7-80
Main container side flap replacement7-46
Main deployment bag7-82
Main deployment bag repair—closing flap grommet pullout7-72
Main parachute canopy2-2
Main pilot chute4-9
Main riser 3-ring locking loop replacement7-62
Main riser steering toggle Velcro® replacement7-64
Major repair7-8
Manufacturing7-80, 7-86
Master Parachute Rigger1-2
Material repair and grommet replacement7-43
Materials2-6, 7-14
Materials storage area6-28
Miscellaneous3-26
Modern design concepts2-8
Hesitator loop configuration2-8
Nonrestrictive corners2-8
Molar strap6-5

N

Index - N
EntryPages
Navy end tab6-9
Needle feed machine6-20
Needle-nose pliers6-11
Needles6-20
Nomenclature2-5
Non-continuous line method7-34
Note pad6-8
Nylon3-2

O

Index - O
EntryPages
Office area6-27
Operation2-19, 6-21
Operational theory2-6

P

Index - P
EntryPages
Packing5-19
Packing data card6-8
Packing fid6-5
Packing paddle6-5
Parachute loft6-24
Cutting table6-27
Harness table and machines6-27
Metal working area6-27
Packing and inspection area6-25
Work area including layout tables and sewing machines6-26
Parachute rigger1-1
Parachute Rigger Certificates1-2
Parachute service life1-9
Performance standards1-5
Pilot chute and bridle5-8
Pilot chute and free bag/bridle5-13
Pilot chute attachment7-6
Pilot chute locking rod6-6
Pilot chutes2-17
Hand deploy design2-17
Spring-loaded design2-17
Pilot chute threading tool6-6
Pilot versus parachute size1-9
Plastics and synthetics3-20
Pony clamps6-10
Proper ram-air orientation (PRO) packing4-2
Pull-up cords6-5

R

Index - R
EntryPages
Ram-air reserve canopy5-13
Ram-air reserve into a sport piggyback system5-28
Ram-air reserve into a two-pin piggyback5-38
Ram-air reserves and sport piggyback systems5-13
Rawhide mallet6-13
Record keeping1-7
Removal of bloodstains7-10
Removal of fresh water7-10
Removal of mildew7-10
Removal of perspiration7-10
Removal of petroleum products7-10
Removal of soil7-10
Repair techniques7-12
Reserve bag extraction force4-14
Reserve canopy5-9
Reserve container2-8
Reserve parachute canopy2-2
Reserve pilot chute repair—mesh, tackings, and bad grommet7-65
Reserve static line (RSL) systems2-21
Responsibilities of a Certificated Parachute Rigger1-5
Rigger’s logbook6-8
Rigging and repairs5-19
Rigging ethics1-9
Ring release housing replacement7-49
Ripcord5-12, 5-18
Ripcord pocket Velcro® replacement7-55
Ripcord pull force5-27
Ripcords, cables, and swages3-24
Intermediate pin3-25
Terminal pin3-25
Ripstop roller6-11
Round and square canopy—basic patch repair7-17
Round canopies and pilot emergency systems5-7
Round canopy into a pilot emergency parachute system5-20
Accordion folding the canopy5-25
Closing the container5-25
Closing the diaper and stowing the lines5-23
Fold the skirt5-22
Layout5-20
Pleating the canopy5-21
Skirt or diaper placement5-24
Round canopy—non-continuous line replacement7-30
Round canopy—panel replacement7-21
RSL designs2-21
Dual side RSL2-21
Joint Efficiency2-24
Fabric2-24
Reinforcing2-25
Stitches per inch2-25
Stitch type2-25
Thread tension2-25
Thread type2-25
LOR system2-21
Main riser attachment2-22
Ripcord cable routing2-23
RSL lanyard and container mount2-23
Single-side RSL2-21
The collins lanyard/Skyhook™ system2-22
Rubber bands4-10, 6-8

S

Index - S
EntryPages
Safety Stow®2-14
Salt water contamination7-10
Action7-10
Scalpel or Exacto® knife6-2
Scissors6-4
Screwdriver–multi-tip6-11
Sealing the parachute1-8, 5-27
Seal press6-7
Seam restitching7-15
Seam ripper6-2
Seam starts7-6
Seam work7-6
Securing the deployment device2-14
Senior Parachute Rigger1-2
Sewing machine attachments6-24
Sewing machines6-14
Sewing theory6-18
Oscillating hook6-18
Rotary hook6-18
Shot bags6-7
Shoulder strap hook6-10
Size “O” rolled rim spur grommet handset6-12
Slider7-5
Specifications3-2
Sport parachute main packing techniques4-2
Spring-loaded pilot chutes2-17
Spring scale and fabric testing clamps6-12
Square canopy
Control line replacement7-33
Crossport repair7-36
Main line replacement7-31
Partial panel replacement7-22
Pilot chute attachment point repair7-28
Rib repair7-25
Trim check and re-trim7-37
Stabilizers7-5
Standard harness main lift web replacement7-57
Background7-58
Inspection7-62
Procedure7-59
Stealth pilot chute2-17
Stimpson Co., Inc6-13
Straightening the canopy5-7
Suspension lines and connector links5-10

T

Index - T
EntryPages
Tape measure6-10
T-bar positive leverage device6-6
Technical Standard Order (TSO)1-8
Temporary locking pins (temp pins)6-6
Tension board assembly with apex tiedown6-12
T-handle bodkin6-6
The parachute loft6-24
The Safety Stow®2-14
The stealth pilot chute2-17
Thread snips6-3
TSO certification and placard limitations4-14
TSO standards2-4
Types of approved data7-12

V

Index - V
EntryPages
Velcro®3-22
Velcro® line protectors6-6
Volume4-16

W

Index - W
EntryPages
Waxed nylon “supertack”6-9
Webbing and tapes3-3
Webbing selection3-4
Needle weave3-4
Shuttle weave3-4