Need help with an old reserve

[pd190 0]

I've recently acquired an old reserve that I'm doing some research on. Here's the info.....

X-210(R)
FAA-TSO 23B (low speed)
Ser # 373
DOM Aug 1984
CG-Security Parachutes Inc.
San Leandro, CA

This thing has been packed since 1996. I found it in a box stuffed in the back of a storage van. It came complete with a container (old Mirage from 1986.) Anyone with any info on this reserve???
I'm definately not planning on doing anything with this, it's got some issues, but I would like to know the history of this reserve.

Is this a canidate for the parachute museum or what???

[Kirils 1]

I believe the GQ was a United Kingdom canopy of military issue. GQ made reserves and mainsfor all sorts of military applications. They were a conical canopy. The mains were designed for low altitude hop & pops. I really don't think it's worth much more than a car cover. Rigger Rob is the guy to ask...

"Slow down! You are too young
to be moving that fast!"

Old Man Crawfish

[skybytch 273]

From Poynter's Parachute Manual (Vol.1) -
X-2TEN-R a 210 sq ft seven cell ram air reserve canopy made of zero permeability ripstop nylon fabric and 425 lb Dacron suspension lines tied to four #6 Rapide links. Volume 389 cu in. Weight 6.9 lbs. Uses a free bag or full stow diaper deployment system. TSO'd in the Low Speed category. Popular as a reserve when used with the identical X-2TEN as the user has the same canopy whether under main or reservfe. Introduce July 1982.

In February 1983 GQ and the Jump Shack grounded all harness/container systems with X-2TEN-R canopies. In three cases the steering line guide rings failed. Rings should be check and replaced, as applicable."

[Hooknswoop 19]

From Poynter's

X-2TEN-R: P/N 81-0065-02. A 210 sq. ft. seven cell ram-air reserve canopy made of zero permeability ripstop nylon fabric and 425 lb. Dacron suspension lines tied to four #6 Rapide links. Volume 389 cu. In. Weight 6.9 lbs. Uses a free bag (82-0102-01) deployment system. TSO'd in the Low Speed category. Popular as a reserve when used with the identical X-2TEN as the user has the same canopy whether under main or reserve. Introduced in July 1982.

In February 1983, GQ and the Jump Shack grounded all harness/container systems with X-2TEN-R canopies. In three cases the steering line guide rings failed. Rings should be checked and replaced, as applicable.

Line Trim:

Line Group X-2TEN
Inside "A" 10' 9 1/2"
Outside "A" 10' 9 1/2"
Inside "B" 11' 3"
Outside "B" 10' 9"
Inside "C" 12' 4"
Outside "C" 11' 2 1/4"

Steering Lines:

1. Overall Outside 14'

2. Inside 13' 2"

3. Toggle Grommet to 17-3/4"
Center of Brake Loop

Damn, Lisa beat me by 6 minutes, but I got the line trim specs

Hook

[cpoxon 0]

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Line Trim:

Line Group X-2TEN
Inside "A" 10' 9 1/2"
Outside "A" 10' 9 1/2"
Inside "B" 11' 3"
Outside "B" 10' 9"
Inside "C" 12' 4"
Outside "C" 11' 2 1/4"

Saw one of these hung up the other day. Canopies look weird with no D lines!

[councilman24 37]

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made of zero permeability ripstop nylon fabric "

Just so no one is confused, this is not the ZP we all know and love now. This refers to 0-3 cfm fabric, like F-111 and Exactachute. What we refer to as non-ZP now. This was written before ZP was in the industry.

Terry

I'm old for my age.
Terry Urban
D-8631
FAA DPRE

[riggerrob 643]

Yes, I have packed a couple of X-210R reserves. They are typical early-1980s square reserves, except that they have "normal" steering lines.
The service bulletin refers to shoddily built harnesses. Since there is little tension on steering lines on round reserves, you can get away with installing cheap, non-welded steering guide rings.
Unfortunately, steering lines on square canopies carry a substantial load during opening shock, so they need serious, forged, guide rings, sewn on with multiple bartacks.
X-210R canopies are among the few reserves that can be packed with a diaper or freebag (Type 4 or Type 5 respectively). Also the pilotchute and bridle are tied on semi-permanently.
This configuration made sense back before they perfected freebags and safety stows. Diapers also made sense before they perfected the Racer Elite. Diapers also make sense when you are wading through a swamp at sunset searching for you r!@#$% freebag! Freebags are not so "free" these days. When packing an X-210R with a diaper, it is easiest when you follow the manual exactly.
Overall, the X210R is a decent canopy, albeit a low-speed canopy. I would have no qualms about repacking and signing off an X210R as long as there was not too much fraying.
Since your X-210R was built in August 1984, it was one of the last canopies shipped before GQ Security closed its San Leandro, California factory. Pity, they were starting to build some decent gear just before they closed.