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Weak Links and Connectors
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Cable Recovery
Parachute Systems
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A good
cable parachute significantly extends the life of
your tow cable.
Operating conditions for cable parachutes vary greatly
and depend on the airstrip size and layout, terrain,
wind conditions and winch performance. To allow for
various conditions we offer two different parachute
types.
BT cable parachute
133000
Large and stable parachute, cable can be rewound
at low speed. Tapes from the parachute canopy gathered
in a semicircular ring, 8 mm diameter, use 8 mm connecting
shackle.
Grappling lines gathered in delta-type connector
(095010), direct attachment possible (screw
fastening).
Parachute available in two colours, red and mauve,
for quickly telling leeward and windward cables apart.
Use 3 m safety cable and 10 m connecting cable.
Cross-panel cable parachute 133500
Light-weight parachute combines high strength
with a very good price/performance ratio. Thanks to
the special design, the parachute descends very slowly
and almost without rotating or swinging. Cable can
be rewound at low speed. Connection to leather thimbles,
thickness 25 mm.
Use 3 m safety cable, a connecting cable is not needed.
Refer to the table for further technical details.
Maintenance
Untangle harness if necessary so that the parachute
can open properly.
Every parachute should be washed after extended use
or heavy soiling. Use a mild detergent. Hang the parachute
to dry, but not in direct sunlight or near a hot stove.
Proper care prolongs the Iife of your parachute.
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Safety
cable 121003
Reduces the
danger of cable hangup when overrunning the cable.
Description: steel cable with rubber sheath; Tost
uses and recommends a red cable for faster cable location
and retrieval. The connecting ring pair is fitted
on the aircraft side, the weak links must be connected
on the winch cable side (see diagram on page 24).
Connecting cables 121007/121007
The length of the connecting cable depends on
the diameter of the parachute canopy.
For parachutes with canopy diameters less than 1500
mm, the minimum required distance between the release
of the glider and the parachute vent is 5 m. Use a
2 m connecting cable, 121002.
For parachutes with canopy diameters between 1500
and 2000 mm, the minimum required distance between
the release of the glider and the parachute vent is
13 m. Use a 10 m connecting cable, 121007.
Description: steel cable with rubber sheath, a red
colour is recommended as for the safety cable, with
a thimble at each end.
Note: a stiffening rubber sheath is not stipulated
for the connecting cable, but is highly recommended.
Connecting sequence
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Safety cable with connecting
ring pair, length 3 m
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Weak link, select breaking
load according to aircraft type certification
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Connecting cable, length
10 m (only for cable parachutes with a canopy diameter
greater than 1500 mm (eg, BT cable parachute)
Round thimble for safety cable
and connecting cable 222550
Jerky winch starts tend to deform the thimbles on
the cable preamble causing damage to the cable. The
new round thimble effectively prevents deformation.
lt has a 6.5 mm bore for connection of an 8 mm shackle,
outside diameter 24 mm, groove 5 mm.
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