| Cargo Releases
The unique feature of the FXC Cargo Parachute
Releases are that they are "load relief" actuated. Upon
main parachute opening, tension forces are transmitted through the
cargo release, to the payload. "Tension" activates the
special delayed arming feature. The delay is necessary to prevent
premature disconnect of the payload during the intial unstable
parachute deployment sequence. Only after the main parachute is
fully inflated, is the cargo release "armed" and ready
for separation. Upon ground of water impact, the cargo release
disconnects, separating the payload from the parachute.
The entire family of FXC Cargo Parachute
Releases are temper proof, maintenance free, and are totally
sealed against moisture, dirt, sand and dust.
Complete installation and operational
instructions are published in:
- US ARMY FM-10-542
- US AIRFORCE TO-13C7-51-21
- NAVSEA TO300-AW-MM0-010
The Automatic Cargo Parachute Release is load
relief actuated. It is by far the most reliable and versatile
release available. The unit is completely sealed against moisture,
dirt and tampering. It does not require any kind of adjustment,
setting or arming by the user.
OPERATION
Upon main parachute opening, tension forces are
transmitted through FXC cargo release to the payload.
"Tension" activates the special delayed arming feature.
This delay is necessary to prevent premature disconnect of the
payload during the initial, unstable parachute deployment
sequence. After the system is stable under the main canopy, the
release becomes a load-tension locking mechanism that will retain
the cargo in the event of parachute oscillation, as long as forces
along the parachute, cargo release, and the payload are in
equilibrium. Upon ground impact, this equilibrium is broken, and
the consequent load reduction allows the release to separate,
allowing the parachute to free itself from the payload.
FEATURES
- Safe during descent in any weather
- Complete simplicity; needs no adjustments
- Sealed against moisture and dust
- Positively locked during opening shocks
- Disconnects immediately when load comes to
rest
- Re-usable without dismantling or use of tools
- Operates in any orientation
- Arming delay starts when tension is applied
between the load and the parachute
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