Parachute Part [Spring Loaded Pilot Chute]

Object detail

Accession number

2018.21.4

Maker

Switlik Parachute Company Incorporated

Production period

1950s

Description

Spring loaded Pilot Chute. White nylon pilot chute with four metal rods attached in centre of chute by spring - attached to underside of fabric. Eight strings attached to outside edge of fabric tied together as loop at other end. Chute is labelled with a blue stamp "PART NO. 49J7161 / DATE OF MFR. MAY 1959 / MADE BY / SWITLIK PARACHUTE CO., INC.".

Marks

PART NO. 49J7161 / DATE OF MFR. MAY 1959 / MADE BY / SWITLIK PARACHUTE CO., INC. Ink Stamp

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Synthetic/Plastic/Nylon
Processed Material/Metal

Collection

Textiles Collection

Credit Line

Switlik Parachute Company Incorporated. May 1959. Parachute Part [Spring Loaded Pilot Chute], 2018.21.4. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Parachute Parachute, Personnel Tools & Equipment for Communication Aerospace Transportation T&E Aerospace Transportation Accessories

Production place

Trenton New Jersey United States of America North America Americas

Collection type

Air and Space Transport

Subject auto tags

Sleeve Natural material Circle Umbrella Chemical compound Pattern Art Symmetry Fashion accessory Transparent material

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