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Parachute, NB-8
Parachute, NB-8
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Product Information
Product ID: PAR-5310/5311/5312-
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Overview
The NB-8 Personnel Parachute Assembly is a back type parachute assembly which includes a 28-foot diameter, flat, nylon canopy with 28 gores. The canopy is packed in a container assembly which is secured to the aircrewman's back by a harness assembly.
Description
The NB-8 Personnel Parachute Assembly is a back type parachute assembly which includes a 28-foot diameter, flat, nylon canopy with 28 gores. The canopy is packed in a container assembly which is secured to the aircrewman's back by a harness assembly.

Configuration
The basic configuration is ordered through LSI as either an NB-8R (regular), part number PAR-5310-00, or an NB-8O (oversize), LSI part number PAR-5311-00, the difference being the size of the harness.The other configurations are variations of the basic configuration with the addition of a seat cushion or seat pan assembly and a standard soft pack, which can be procured separately.

Note: The Automatic Actuator, military reference 711-07022-34, is a Model 7000 and is procured separately, however when used in conjunction with the NB-8 Assembly the complete assembly part number is PAR-5312-00, military reference 569AS100-1.

Options:
  • LSI P/N: PAR-5310-00 - NB-8 Regular Sized Harness
  • LSI P/N: PAR-5311-00 - NB-8 Oversized Harness
  • LSI P/N: PAR-5312-00 - NB-8 Harness with Auto Act.

Detailed Parts Breakdown
LSI P/NDescription
Military Reference
PAR-5310-00
Parachute Assembly, Regular
60A113D1-7
PAR-5311-00Parachute Assembly, Oversized 60A113D1-8
PAR-5310-01Parachute Assembly, Pilot60A125E16-1
PAR-5310-02Canopy Assembly60A113E5-1
PAR-5310-03Harness Assembly, Regular60A113E3-1
PAR-5311-03
Harness Assembly, Oversized60A113E4-1
PAR-5310-04Ripcord Assembly60A113D7-1
PAR-5310-05Pad Assembly, Back60A113D6-1
PAR-5310-06
Container Assembly 60A113E2-51