NON-EXPENDABLE REEFING LINE CUTTER.

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Abstract:

A reefing line cutter was developed for use in all environments commonly experienced in parachute drop conditions. The reefing line cutter as tested cuts any nylon line up to and including a 3,000 pound tensile strength it is operable without special tools and it is non-expendable. Author

Author(s):
Ingaine, H. H., Jr
Author Organization(s):
WRIGHT AIR DEVELOPMENT CENTER WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB OHIO
Descriptive Note:
Technical note,
Pagination:
0029

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DOCUMENT & CONTEXTUAL SUMMARY

Distribution:
Approved For Public Release

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Collection: TR
Identifying Numbers
Report Number(s):
WADC-TN-WCLE-54-34
 Subject Terms
Communities of Interest:
No COI(s) Identified
Descriptor(s):
(*PARACHUTES, CORDAGE), (*CORDAGE, CUTTING), EXPLOSIVE ACTUATORS, NYLON, TENSILE PROPERTIES, DROP TESTS, ENVIRONMENTAL TESTS
Field(s)/Group(s):
Gliders and Parachutes, Ammunition and Explosives
Keyword(s):
*REEFING LINE CUTTERS, REEFING LINES
Report Date:
1954 Aug 05