PARACHUTE RIGGER HANDBOOK
 

Glossary "T"

TAIL POCKET

A deployment device sewn onto the tail of a ram-air canopy used to stow the suspension lines.

TANDEM

A dual harness, dual parachute system for use by two people under the same main parachute.

TAPES

Narrow woven ribbons used for reinforcing parachutes.

 

 

TECHNICAL STANDARD
ORDER

A minimum performance standard for specified articles such as materials, parts, processes, or appliances used on civil aircraft.

THREAD

A thin continuous filament made by spinning fibers and combining the strands.

TITLE 14 OF THE CODE OF
FEDERAL REGULATIONS
(14 CFR)

The rules, regulations, and guidelines established by the FAA to govern the operation of aircraft, airways, airmen, and the safe operation of civil aircraft.

 

 

TOGGLE

A knob or webbing loop at the end of the steering line for grasping by the parachutist.

TRIMMING

Clipping or paring to reduce to a neat orderly state.

TUCK

A shortening of material caused by pulling fabric up in folds and stitching across the gathered fabric.

 

 
 
 
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