MACHINE HEAD
The entire
metal housing which supports the
moving parts and bearings of the
machine.
MAIN PARACHUTE
A
parachute assembly, excluding the
harness, that is used in conjunction
with a reserve parachute assembly as
the primary assembly for a remeditated
jump.
MAIN SEAM
That which joins
two adjacent gores in a canopy. Also
known as a radial seam.
MAIN SLING, HARNESS
The main load-carrying member of
the harness formed by two lengths of
webbing, beginning at the shoulder
adapter or D-ring, continuing down
across the seat and up the other side,
ending at the opposite adapter or Dring.
MAINTENANCE
Inspection,
overhaul, repair, preservation and
replacement of parts but excludes
preventative maintenance.
MAJOR REPAIR
A repair
that, if improperly done, might
appreciably affect weight, balance,
structure strength, performance,
powerplant operation, flight characteristics
or other qualities affecting
airworthiness; or that is not
according to accepted practices or
cannot be done by elementary operations. |
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MALFUNCTION OR
DEFECT REPORT
FAA
Form 8330-2 used to report serious
defects or other recurring unairworthy
conditions of parachutes or aircraft.
MALFUNCTION
T h e
complete or partial failure of the
parachute canopy to effect proper
opening and descent. Some malfunctions
are canopy damage, twisted
suspension lines, inversion or
semi-inversion of the canopy, a line
over, etc.
MARQUISETTE
Netting.
MASS
The quantity of matter in
an object.
MASTER PARACHUTE
RIGGER
An individual certified
by the FAA to pack, maintain
and alter parachutes. The highest
classification of parachute rigger.
MAXIMUM OPERATING
WEIGHT
The total weight of
the parachutist and all equipment that
exits the aircraft with the jumper. |
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MILDEW
A type of fungus or
mold which forms on fabric and leather
in damp environments. Mildew weakens
some materials and if it appears on
a parachute canopy, the areas must be
cleaned, repaired, or replaced.
MILITARY SPECIFICATION
(MS)
A specification
(MIL-SPEC) set by military agencies
and used for the procurement of military
supplies and equipment.
MINOR REPAIR
A repair
other than a major repair.
MODIFICATION
1. A change.
2. Often refers to the removing of
canopy area to effect steerability and
forward glide.
MOUTH LOCK
A device
which holds the mouth of the canopy
closed until the lines are deployed.
MPH
Miles per hour.
MSL
Mean Sea Level.
MS
Military Specification under
the MS system. |
