a procurement source in accordance withcataloging handbooks H4-1 and H4-2, FederalSupply Codes for Manufacturers.MARGIN—The space from the outer row ofstitching to the edge of the fold of cloth.MILDEW—A damaging fungus or mold thatforms on cloth and leather. It is caused bydampness and the absence of fresh air andsunlight.MIS-PICK—An extra or incorrectly posi-tioned filling thread.MISSING PICK—A filling yarn (pick) whollyor partially missing.MISSING STITCHES—A space betweenstitches in the same row in which there is nothread.MM—Abbreviation for millimeters.NAMEPLATE—A label attached toequipment, giving data as to type, model number,date of manufacture, date placed in service, etc.The stenciled gore on a canopy is called thenameplate gore.N E E D L E D A M A G E — W h e r e n e e d lepenetration has damaged threads in the cloth.NOTE—An informative item. The note mayprecede or follow the step or item to which itrefers.OVEREDGE—Stitching around the outeredge of cloth to prevent the edges from ravelingor fraying.OVERFOLD—An excess of material causingedge of inner fold to double, wrinkle or pleat.OVERLAP—To extend over and cover apieceof cloth.OVERLAP, CORE—The overlapping of anincoming and outgoing suspension line inner coreline.PACK—To put together compactly; to storeneatly; for example, the act of packing aparachute consists of stowing suspension lines andcanopy in the container assembly in such a wayas to ensure safe storage and proper opening ofthe parachute assembly.PACK ASSEMBLY—A rigged and packedparachute. See also CONTAINER.PACKING BOARD—A tool used to tensionsuspension lines with the anti-squid lines attachedto the connector links. Basically it consists of aboard and two large spools.PACKING TRAY—The suspension linestowage assembly on the NES-8B parachuteassembly. It is a cloth-covered board withhesitater tubes attached. After stowage ofsuspension lines, the container is moved uparound the tray. The tray is then secured by bolts,which pass through the bottom of the container.PAD, BACK—A pad attached to the insideof the parachute harness to provide comfort.PALM, SEWING—A hand protector that isused when sewing.PANEL, END SCOOP—A scoop-shapedcloth pocket attached to the bottom of the LW-3Bparachute assembly in place of an end flap.PARACHUTE—A device that offersresistance to the air, thereby decreasing thevelocity of a descending body to permit landingat a suitable rate of descent.PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY—A completeparachute,including the canopy assembly,container assembly, harness assembly, andriser/lift web assembly.PARACHUTE, ATTACHED-TYPE—Aparachute assembly, such as T-10 or NES-15A,that has its container opening device attached tothe aircraft or ejection seat by a static line.PARACHUTE, BACK-TYPE—A parachutethat is worn on the back to allow the wearerfreedom of movement; for example, the NB-6parachute assembly.PARACHUTE, CARGO—A parachute usedto air drop materials such as food, water,explosives, clothing, weapons, and supplies.PARACHUTE, CHEST-TYPE—A para-chute that is attached to D-rings on the chest-typeAI-9
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