National Stock Number:
1670-22-620-5634
Federal Supply Class:
1670
National Item Identification Number:
226205634
Description:
HARNESS,PERSONNEL,C
Detail:
AN ADJUSTABLE ARRANGEMENT OF STRAPS AND HARDWARE ATTACHED TO A REINFORCED CANVAS FRAME, DESIGNED PRIMARILY FOR USE BY PERSONNEL ENGAGED IN DISCHARGING CARGO FROM AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT. IT IS INTENDED FOR USE WITH THE STANDARD FLEXIBLE BACK-TYPE EMERGENCY PARACHUTE. IT PREVENTS ACCIDENTAL AND DANGEROUS OPENING OF THE PARACHUTE NEAR THE OPEN DOOR OF THE AIRCRAFT IN FLIGHT AND ALSO PROTECTS THE WEARER FROM FALLING OUT OR BEING THROWN FROM THE AIRCRAFT WHEN OPERATING IN TURBULENT AIR. IT EMPLOYS A QUICK RELEASE, PERSONNEL PARACHUTE HARNESS WHICH PROVIDES FOR A QUICK AND POSITIVE MEANS OF GETTING OUT OF THE HARNESS, IF AN EMERGENCY EXIT IS NECESSARY.
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