ICON PARACHUTE SYSTEM (IPS) / PARACHUTE PACKAGE 19-11
CHANGE C1 ICON A5 / MAINTENANCE MANUAL
FIGURE 19-2
SECURING PARACHUTE DEPLOYMENT BAG
2. The packed parachute is sent from the BRS facilities as presented in , with pin tether and/or
curved release pins install a secure in its grommet and loop. If release pin tether and/or curved
release pins have been removed during installation, they will need to be reinstalled and secured.
Secure pins with “2 and 1 knot” using Type 2 GLAZED, 4 ply thread.
NOTE: Release pins are installed by BRS prior to delivery.
FIGURE 19-3
CURVED RELEASE PIN WITH TETHER
The “2 and 1 knot” is a “surgeons knot” with two additional overhand knots in opposing directions, for
added security. Perform the “surgeons knot”, pull taught, then make an “overhand knot” in the opposite
direction, pull taught; then make a second “overhand knot” opposite direction to first “overhand knot”,
pull taught. This is a very secure knot around curved release pins.
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