Asap Mustang S380 User manual

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Mustang
S-Series
Powered Parachute Canopy
Owner’s Manual
Edited by: Martin D. Ignazito
www.p
pccanopies.com
7716 Kilgore Rd. Suite 2
Yale, MI 48097
Phone: [phone]
Fax: [phone]
Email: [email protected]

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TABLE OF CONTENTS ………………………………………………..……………….…….2
DISCLAIMER…………………………………………………………………………………....3
WARNING ………………………………………………………………………………………4
OBLIGATION OF THE OWNER ………………………………………………….…...…5 - 6
INTRODUCTION ……………………………………………………………………………….7
PARACHUTE COMPONENT DESCRIPTION AND TERMINOLOGY.....……………8 - 9
MATERIALS AND TECHNICAL DATA ……………………………………………....10 - 20
ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS ……………………………………………….......…….21 - 24
ASSEMBLY PRE-FLIGHT ……………………………………………...…...…………24 - 25
MAINTENENCE & INSPECTION …….…………………………...………...………..26 – 27
REPAIRS & LINE REPLACEMENT……………………………………………….…..28 - 29
PRE-FLIGHT INSPECTION………………………………….....…………………….......... 29
FLIGHT OPERATIONS……………………………………………………………...……30-33
TABLE OF CONTENTS

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Because of the unavoidable danger associated with
the use of the herein referenced ASAP Canopies-S
Series powered parachute canopy, the manufacturer
makes NO WARRANTY, either expressed or implied.
The ASAP Canopies-S Series powered parachute
canopy is sold with all faults and without any warranty
of merchantability and fitness for any purpose.
Manufacturer also disclaims any liability in tort of
damages, direct or consequential, including personal
injuries resulting from a defect in design, material,
workmanship or manufacturing whether caused by
negligence on the part of the manufacturer or
otherwise. By using this product, or allowing it to be
used by others, the buyer WAIVES any liability of the
manufacturer for personal injuries or other damages
arising from such use.
DISCLAIMER
-
NO WARRANTY

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THE SPORT OF POWERED PARACHUTE (PPC) FLYING IS A
POTENTIALLY DANGEROUS ACTIVITY!!
Participation as a pilot or occupant could result in injury and/or death to the
participant. Each individual, regardless of experience, has the final
responsibility for his or her own actions and safety while engaged in any
aspect of PPC flying activities. All flying activities involve traveling through
airspace with some amount of horizontal and vertical motion governed by
the laws of physics and subject to unpredictable forces of nature. Flying is
also highly dependent upon the skills of the pilot or instructor and the
behavior of any students. Regardless of the quality of the equipment,
materials used knowledge or experience of the pilot in command, THE
RISK OF SERIOUS BODILY INJURY AND/OR DEATH IS ALWAYS
PRESENT DURING THIS ACTIVITY.
There are inherent risks in the participation in recreational aviation aircraft.
Operators and passengers of recreational aviation aircraft, by participation,
accept the risks inherent in such participation of which the ordinary prudent
person is or should be aware. Pilots and passengers have a duty to
exercise good judgments and act in a responsible manner while using the
aircraft and to obey all oral or written warnings, or both, prior to or during
use of the aircraft, or both.
PPC vehicles using the ASAP Canopies-E Series canopy are
constructed of numerous components, supplied by many different
manufacturers. Each and every component must be inspected to
ensure that it is in good working order. ASAP Canopies cannot
guarantee the workmanship, suitability or airworthiness of any
component of the PPC vehicle.
! IMPORTANT WARNINGS !

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OBLIGATIONS OF THE OWNER
It is mandatory that you read this manual before assembly and use of the referenced
powered parachute and its canopy. It is beyond the scope of this manual to teach you
how to fly a powered parachute ultralight or develop the judgment required to determine
safe or unsafe conditions prior to and during each flight. In addition, this manual is not a
complete text on the care and maintenance of your powered parachute, its canopy,
airframe and power plant. As such it is important that you seek out all information
relevant to flying and maintaining powered parachute ultralights.
The following is a guide on procedures that should help lower, but not necessarily
eliminate the risk of injury or death to yourself and others.
TRAINING: The training, experience and competence of the pilot of an ultralight
vehicle are extremely important to flight safety.
NEVER use this equipment unless you have:
1. Read this manual, all owners/flight manuals, operating manuals and completed a
“controlled program of instruction” for the powered parachute ultralight aircraft you will
be flying.
- OR -
Read this manual and all owners/flight manuals, operating manuals, have
100 flight hours in a similar aircraft and have at least a current instructors or pilot's
certificate from an FAA recognized authority.
2. Read and understand all applicable federal, state and local regulation pertaining to
the operation of Ultralight aircraft. Reference Federal Aviation Administration
Part 103 regulations governing ultralight vehicle operation and any applicable
exemptions.
3. Read and understand the maintenance manual and the requirements of your
particular powered parachute ultralight. Read and understand the pilot operating
handbook and the requirements of your particular powered parachute ultralight.
4. Obtain instruction on weather and meteorology and their effect on flight conditions.
This manual does not attempt to provide instruction on micro meteorology or the
physics of flight. It is the responsibility of the pilot to obtain instruction in these topics
and to study the conditions of any areas that will be traversed during a flight.

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PREFLIGHT: Prior to every flight, the “Pilot in Command” is responsible for
performing a complete preflight inspection of the vehicle and canopy to ensure that it is
airworthy. The Pilot in Command/ Basic Flight Instructor is also responsible for providing
proper training to any and all students.
FLIGHT: This canopy must always be FULLY INFLATED and free of any irregularities
before take-off. All take-offs and landings must be made directly into the prevailing wind.
All normal control inputs should be smooth yet deliberate. This canopy was designed
specifically as the main canopy of a powered aircraft. No other use of this canopy is
authorized.
POST FLIGHT: You should perform a post flight inspection on all components to
check for wear and needed maintenance before packing and storage of your canopy.
MAINTENANCE: Maintenance of any aircraft or ultralight vehicle is extremely
important to the safety of the pilot, instructor and students. It is the owner’s and/or pilot’s
responsibility that all scheduled inspections and maintenance be performed in strict
compliance with the instructions of the airframe, engine and canopy manufacturers.
THE RESPONSIBILITIES OF THE PILOT ARE NOT LIMITED TO
THOSE STATED ABOVE, AS SUCH, THE PILOT SHOULD MAKE
EVERY EFFORT TO CONSULT THE PROPER AUTHORITY AND
ORGANIZATION IN THE SAFE USE OF POWERED PARACHUTE
ULTRALIGHTS.
DEVIATION FROM THE MANUFACTURER’S MAINTENANCE
INSTRUCTIONS OR ALTERATION TO ANY COMPONENT OF
THE CANOPY IS NOT AUTHORIZED.
Canopies must be inspected every 100 hours and annually
to insure airworthiness. ASAP Canopies recommends
replacement at 5 years or 500 hours. This may be extended
with an airworthiness inspection which includes a fabric pull
test.

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INTRODUCTION
Congratulations on the purchase of your new S Series Canopy. You have chosen what
we believe to be the highest quality and best performing product of its type.
Your product satisfaction and safety are important to us. As such, this manual provides
information on the assembly, maintenance and use of the ASAP Canopies -S Series
canopy.
IT IS CRITICAL TO FLIGHT SAFETY THAT THIS CANOPY IS ONLY
USED ON APPROVED VEHICLES. NEVER MAKE ANY MODIFICATION
OR REPAIR TO THE CANOPY, SUSPENSION LINES, OR STEERING
SYSTEM UNLESS SPECIFICALLY DIRECTED BY INSTRUCTION IN
THIS MANUAL OR THROUGH WRITTEN APPROVAL DIRECTLY FROM
AIRCRAFT SALES AND PARTS.
If you have any questions or comments relative to your S Series canopy please address
them to:
ASAP Canopies
P.O. Box 106
Yale, Michigan 48097
Phone: [phone]
FAX: [phone]
E-mail: [e-mail]

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Description
The S Series powered parachute canopy is constructed from a top and bottom surface
which are connected by profiled ribs. One top and bottom panel, between two
connecting ribs is called a cell. Each of these cells has an opening on the lower side of
the leading edge. The cells fill with air under pressure forcing the panels to take the
shape dictated by the airfoil section of the ribs. The ribs are reinforced with tape above
the line hook-up points. On both wingtips there are stabilizers that increase the span
wise tension and also improve the Yaw stability.
IMPORTANT!
Terminology
Span: The planform distance from canopy tip to canopy tip measured at the quarter
chord.
Chord: The straight line distance from the forward most portion of the airfoil leading
edge, to the trailing edge.
Upper Surface: The entire top surface of your canopy.
Lower Surface: The entire bottom surface of your canopy.
Airfoil Ribs: There are two types of airfoil ribs incorporated in your ASAP Canopies-S
Series Powered Parachute Canopy: Load Ribs and Non-load Ribs. Both are designed
to maintain the desired airfoil shape of your canopy. All internal airfoil ribs are also cross
ported to allow the transmission of air pressure between cells during inflation and
to provide pressure equalization during flight.
PARACHUTE DESCRIPTION AND TERMINOLOGY
ALL REFERENCES TO THE RIGHT (STARBOARD) OR LEFT (PORT)
SIDES OF THE CANOPY ARE TAKEN FROM THE PILOT’S POINT-
OF-VIEW
WHEN FLYING THE AIRCRAFT.

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Load Ribs: Ribs with line attachment loops and reinforcements designed to
transfer load into the rib.
Non Load Ribs: Ribs positioned between Load Ribs to maintain the desired
airfoil shape.
Cell: Bounded by the upper and lower surfaces, the length of the chord and the
distance between adjacent Ribs.
Stabilizer: Fabric panels extending down from each canopy tip to enhance directional
stability.
Suspension Lines: Your S Series Powered Parachute Canopy has four primary
suspension lines attached chordwise to each Load Rib:
See the line layout drawings for details.
Connector (Quick) Links: Your S Series Powered Parachute Canopy is assembled
and delivered with all suspension lines already on four Stainless Steel Maillon Rapide,
connector links, often referred to as “Quick Links”.
Connector Link Sleeves: These 2 ½” polyvinyl or surgical tubing sleeves position the
lines on the connector links and minimize suspension line wear.
IMPORTANT!
THIS IS A CRITICAL FLIGHT SAFETY ITEM! USE CONNECTOR
LINKS SUPPLIED BY ASAP CANOPIES OR YOUR POWERED
PARACHUTE MANUFACTURER ONLY!
NEVER USE SIMILAR HARDWARE STORE QUICK LINKS.

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Materials & Technical Data
1/Fabric Type:
Nylon Ripstop cloth made of Nylon 6.6 High Tenacity Yarn with Polyurethane coating.
Weight: 42+/- 1.5 gr/m2
Breaking Strength (Kg/5 cm): Warp 42+/-4, Weft 36+/-4
Tearing Strength (Kg) : Warp 3.0 , Weft 3.0
Air Permeability (CC/CM2/SEC) : Less than 0.03
2/Reinforcement Tape / Line attachment Tape
Made of Nylon 6.6 High Tenacity Yarn
Weight : 8.6 gr/m
Breaking Strength : 200 Kgs (Min.)
Width : 15mm +/- 1.5mm
3/Sewing Thread
Made of High Tenacity Polyester Yarn
Denier : 250 Denier 2 Ply
Breaking Strength : 3.0 Kgs
4/Suspension Lines
Made of Superaramid core with Polyester cover
(#)(Diameter/Breaking Strength):
(1) 2.3mm/300 kgs
(2) 2.0mm/220 kgs
(3) 1.7mm/180 kgs
(4) 1.5mm/140 kgs
(5) 1.2mm/80 kgs,
5/Lower control lines (Steering)
Made of High Tenacity Nylon Yarn
Diameter: 5mm
Breaking Strength : 700 Kgs (Min.)
6/The canopy consists of Cells and Chambers, Loaded Ribs & Non-Loaded Ribs. The
number varies for each size of S Series canopy. See the line drawings in this manual for
details.
7/Maillon Rapide Links Stainless steel
Diameter: 8.0 mm
Working Load: 1,100 Kgs

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The following chart gives the required riser lower attachment Spread and associated Riser length combinations for correct in-
flight geometry. These dimensions expressed in “inches must be strictly adhered to for the proper operation and safety of the
Thunderbolt canopies. It is possible to have a variance of 2-3 inches on either dimension and still be within the safety limits of
this canopy. If the riser lower attachment spread cannot be modified to suit the chart then the riser length MUST BE modified to
suit for proper in-flight geometry!! i.e. The combination of the two (riser lower attachment spread and riser length) MUST match
the riser chart below in order to be correct. For example: a 60” attach distance spread for a model E340 must use a 47” canopy
riser.
Model S380
S420
Models S500 & S550
Spread Riser
Ri
ser
Riser
40 127 107 89
41
123
104
87
42 119 101 85
43 115 98 83
44 111 95 81
45 107 92 79
46 103 89 77
47 99 86 75
48
95
82
72
49 91 79 70
50 87 76 68
51 83 73 66
52 79 70 64
53 75 67 62
54 71 64 60
55 67 61 58
56 64 58 56
57 60 55 54
58 56 52 52
59 52 49 50
60 48 46 48
61 44 43 46
62 40 39 43
63 36 36 41
64 32 33 39
65 28 30 37
66 24 27 35
67 20 24 33
68 16 21 31
69 12 18 29
70 8 15 27

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Line Layout Drawings:

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M.D.I.
PHONE[phone]
CHARLESTON IL. 6 1920
13961 ECOUNTY ROAD 620N
MARTIN D. IGNAZITO PE
REVISED:
REVISED:
RELEASED:
DRAWNBY:
REVISED:
ASAPS420 "A,B"LINES
L
14
Mustang
RIGHTRISER
LINESASSHOWN
15 13 12 1110 8
9
765
RIGHTRIBSTATIONS
2
43R1
R10
50AB
LEFTRISER, LINESSAMEAS
RIGHTEXCEPTOPPOSITEHAND
R13
R15
R12
R11
BR5
B-
R8
R9
R7
B-
R5
R6
B-
R4
B-
B-
R2
R3
B-
R1
B-
A-
R7
L1
B-
R6
A-
A
1
LEFTRIBSTATIONS
DIALGTH
REF
A- R2
A-
R4
A-
R3
A-
R1
A- L1
A- 244.2
CM MM
2.3244.2
244.2
244.2
244.2
244.2
244.2
244.2
244.2
246.1
246.1
246.1
246.1
246.1
246.1
246.1
211.2
267.6
252.9
240
231.4
221.2
213.5
206.6
198.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3

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ASAPS420 "C,D" LINES
R
M.D.I.
PHONE[phone]
CHARLESTONIL. 61920
13961ECOUNTY ROAD620N
MARTIN D. IGNAZITO PE
REVISED:
REVISED:
RELEASED:
DRAWNBY:
REVISED:
Mustang
LINESASSHOWN
RIGHTRISER
11
16 14
17
10
12
15 13
F
E
763
4
52
RIGHTRIBSTATIONS
D- 246.1
R4
38CD
R16
R17
R15
R13
R14
R12
248.3
239.6
255.7
271.2
262
278.6
LEFTRISER, LINESSAMEAS
RIGHTEXCEPTOPPOSITEHAND
98
D
75.1
F-R1
R8
R10
R11
R9
F-R2
F-L1
486.6
305.6
291.4
479.3
570.9
75.1
D- R7
E-R2
E-R1
D-
D- R6
R5
211.2
66
71.5
246.1
246.1
DIA
REF
LGTH
C
L
1
1
D-
D-
D- R2
R3
R1
C-
C-
D- R7
L1
R6
246.1
246.1
246.1
185.1
246.1
210.1
C-
C-
C- R4
R5
R3
C-
C-
C- R1
R2
L1
210.1
210.1
210.1
210.1
210.1
210.1
LEFTRIBSTATIONS
CM MM
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
M.D.I.
PHONE[phone]
CHARLESTON IL. 61920
13961 ECO UNTY ROAD 620N
MARTIN D. IGNAZITO PE
REVISED:
REVISED:
RELEASED:
DRAWNBY:
REVISED:
ASAPS420 STEERING ("F") LINES
RIGGING/SAFETYLINE
STEERING LINE
Mustang
LINESASSHOWN
RIGHTRISER
8
96
74
5R1
2
3
RIGHTRIBSTATIONS
574+ 55
LEFTRISER, LINESSAMEAS
RIGHTEXCEPTOPPOSITEHAND
STEERING LINE:
RIGGING/SAFETYLINE:
R9 289.6
38F
237.4
327.6
R2
R5
R7
R8
R6
R4
R3
301.5
286.8
285.9
292.3
310.6
317.5
R1
REF MMCM
338.2
LGTH DIA
LEFTRIBSTATIONS
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0

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M.D.I.
PHONE[phone]
CHARLESTON IL. 61920
13961ECOUNTYROAD620N
MARTIN D. IGNAZITO PE
REVISED:
REVISED:
RELEASED:
DRAWN BY:
REVISED:
ASAPS550 "A,B" LINES
L
14
Mustang
RIGHTRISER
LINESASSHOWN
15 13 12
1110 8
9
765
RIGHTRIBSTATIONS
24 3R1
R10
274.7
50AB
LEFTRISER, LINESSAMEAS
RIGHTEXCEPTOPPOSITEHAND
236.5
264.8
R13
244.3
R15
227
R12
253.2
279.5
BR5
B-
241.7
R8
R9
R7
306.2
289.4
B- R5
R6B-
R4
B-
281.6
281.6
281.6
B- R2
R3
B-
R1
B-
281.6
281.6
281.6
A- R7
L1B-
R6
A-
279.5
281.6
279.5
A
1
LEFTRIBSTATIONS
DIALGTH
REF
A- 279.5R2
A- R4
A-
R3
A- 279.5
279.5
R1
A- L1
A- 279.5
279.5
CM MM
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3

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2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.32.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
ASAPS550 "C,D" LINES
R
M.D.I.
PHONE[phone]
CHARLESTONIL. 61920
13961ECOUNTYROAD620N
MARTIN D. IGNAZITO PE
REVISED:
REVISED:
RELEASED:
DRAWNBY:
REVISED:
15
17 16
Mustang
LINESASSHOWN
RIGHTRISER
14
10
12 11
13
F
E
RIGHTRIBSTATIONS
763
4
52
8
50CD
R17
274.2
RIGHTEXCEPTOPPOSITEHAND
LEFTRISER, LINESSAMEAS
9
R11
333.5
R14
R16
R15
R13
R12
299.9
284.2
292.6
310.4
318.8
R8
R10
R9
F-R2
F-L1
F-R1
556.9
349.7
548.5
86
653.4
86
C- R5
253.2
D
C
E-R1
E-R2
R7
D-
D- R5
R6D-
R4
D-
81.8
75.5
241.7
281.6
281.6
281.6
D- L1
D- R2
R3
D-
R1
D-
R7
C- R6
C-
281.6
281.6
281.6
281.6
211.8
253.2
LEFTRIBSTATIONS
1
L
1
DIA
LGTH
REF
C- R2
R4C- R3
C-
R1C- L1
C-
253.2
253.2
253.2
253.2
253.2
CM MM
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
2.0
M.D.I.
PHONE[phone]
CHARLESTON IL. 6192 0
13961EC OUNTY ROAD 620N
MARTIND. IGNAZITO PE
REVISED:
REVISED:
RELEASED:
DRAWN BY:
REVISED:
ASAPS550 STEERING ("F") LINES
RIGGING/SAFETYLINE
Mustang
STEERING LINE
RIGHTRISER
LINESASSHOWN
RIGHTRIBSTATIONS
987654R
321
RIGHTEXCEPTOPPOSITEHAND
LEFTRISER, LINESSAMEAS
50F
+ 55
331.4
R9
STEERING LINE:
RIGGING/SAFETYLINE: 654
R6
R8
R7
R4
R5
R3
334.5
327.2
328.2
355.5
345
363.4
LEFTRIBSTATIONS
R1
R2
REF
387
374.9
LGTH DIA
CM MM
271.7

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