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Strong Enterprises TNT System User Manual

Strong Enterprises TNT System
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Owner’s Manual
For packing and maintenance of
TNT System
Rev. A: January 2016Manual P/N 510500
Price $25.00

Table of Contents

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Strong Enterprises TNT System Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandStrong Enterprises
ModelTNT System
CategorySports & Outdoors
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Section One: General Information

Introduction To Tandem Skydiving

Provides historical context and evolution of tandem skydiving.

Scope

Defines the coverage of this manual for the TNT Parachute System.

Operational Limitations

Specifies system limits for load, speed, and prohibited component usage.

Parachute Repack Interval

Details the required repack cycle for the reserve canopy and packing requirements.

System Description

Details instructor harness, student harness, main and reserve deployment systems.

Reporting of Equipment Improvement Recommendations

Provides contact information for submitting feedback on product design and performance.

Section Two: Instructor Information

Introduction

Introduces the information provided for tandem instructors.

System Function

Explains main and reserve deployment sequences and operational functions.

Harness Fitting

Provides detailed instructions for fitting instructor and student harnesses correctly.

Operator Pre-Jump Inspection

Outlines the essential airworthiness inspection steps before each jump.

Section Three: Inspection and Maintenance

Introduction

Introduces the section on inspection, rigging, and maintenance.

Care of your TNT System

Provides guidelines for maintaining the TNT system to ensure its longevity and safety.

System Service Life

Discusses factors affecting the system's service life and the importance of inspections.

Overall Inspection

Details the initial comprehensive inspection of the system's components and assembly.

Reserve Inspection

Specifies thorough inspection procedures for the reserve canopy and its components.

Main Inspection

Outlines detailed inspection procedures for the main canopy and its related parts.

Repair Guidelines

Provides instructions and limitations for repairing parachute system components.

Closing Loop Construction

Details the construction method for reserve and main closing loops.

Section Four: Rigging

Introduction

Introduces the procedures for rigging and packing the TNT system.

Approved Components

Lists components approved for use with the TNT system, found on the website.

Packing Tools and Consumables

Lists the necessary tools and consumables for rigging and packing the TNT system.

Preparing the Reserve Canopy

Details AAD installation and reserve canopy preparation steps.

Packing the Patronus Reserve Canopy

Outlines canopy continuity check, brake stowing, folding, and freebag packing.

Closing the Reserve Container

Covers closing sub flaps, pilot chute/air anchor, top flaps, and pin cover flap.

Preparing the Main Canopy

Details attaching drogue, main risers, and installing closing loops.

Packing the Main Canopy

Includes continuity check, brake setting, canopy flaking, and packing into ALS bag.

Section Five: Appendices

Appendix A: Line Charts

Presents line charts for SET-400 and SET-366 main canopy general installation.

Appendix B: TSO Letter for TNT, Patronus Reserve, Air Anchor

Contains the TSO authorization letter from the FAA for key system components.

Appendix C: TSO Drop Test Results

Summarizes drop test results for various weights and speeds, and live jump data.

Appendix D: TNT Inspection Check List

Provides a checklist to ensure all steps of the maintenance check are completed.