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. |