PARACHUTE RIGGER HANDBOOK
 

Glossary "U"

ULTIMATE LOAD

Maximum load that can be applied without causing any part of the tructure to fail.

 

ULTRAVIOLET LIGHT
DAMAGE

Degradation of nylon fabric by exposure to sunlight or fluorescent lights. Identified by a yellowish color on white fabric or excessive fading to colored fabric.

 

UNITED STATES PARACHUTE
ASSOCIATION

A nonprofit division of the National
Aeronautic Association (NAA) which
governs sport parachuting activities in
the U.S.

 

 
 
 
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