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MALFONCTION [2 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2004-04-01
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Airborne Forces
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- malfunction
1, record 1, English, malfunction
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Any improper function of the parachute system which causes the parachute to deploy, develop or descend in an abnormal manner. 2, record 1, English, - malfunction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Exit of parachutists over an open-air assembly of persons or in such a manner that in the event of a malfunction, a parachutist would land among an assembly of persons is prohibited. 3, record 1, English, - malfunction
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
The catalogue of possible malfunctions is long, but all you really need to know is that any parachute must have two characteristics. It must be open, and it must be safe to land. Otherwise it is a malfunction. 4, record 1, English, - malfunction
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Forces aéroportées
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- défectuosité
1, record 1, French, d%C3%A9fectuosit%C3%A9
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- défaillance 2, record 1, French, d%C3%A9faillance
correct, feminine noun
- incident 3, record 1, French, incident
masculine noun
- malfonction 4, record 1, French, malfonction
feminine noun, familiar
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Mauvais fonctionnement du parachute qui fait que ce dernier se déploie, se gonfle ou descend d'une manière anormale. 5, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fectuosit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 CONT
La sortie de parachutistes au-dessus d'un rassemblement de personnes en plein air ou d'une manière qui, en cas de défectuosité, pourrait amener un parachutiste à atterrir au milieu d'un rassemblement de personnes est interdite. 6, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fectuosit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 2 CONT
Après un saut-école de 15 secondes de chute libre, d'une hauteur de 2.000 m., M. Degrugilliers, victime d'un incident d'ouverture, effectue la procédure de secours mais la voilure de secours ne se gonfle que partiellement et M. Degrugilliers animé d'une grande vitesse de descente impacte violemment le sol. 7, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fectuosit%C3%A9
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Un défaut de fonctionnement du parachute principal ou de secours (ou des procédures de secours) à une altitude correcte, et/ou une défaillance du matériel peut aboutir [à] de sévères blessures ou à la mort. 2, record 1, French, - d%C3%A9fectuosit%C3%A9
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2004-04-01
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Skydiving, Paragliding and Hang Gliding
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- total malfunction
1, record 2, English, total%20malfunction
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- complete malfunction 2, record 2, English, complete%20malfunction
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Total malfunctions are situations in which nothing happens when you pull the ripcord (AFF or Tandem jump), or when the static line gets caught and prevents you from disconnecting from the aircraft. The result of both these situations is that no parachute opens and you continue in freefall. Rely on your jumpmaster to explain how to handle the situation for the type of jump you are going to make. 3, record 2, English, - total%20malfunction
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 2 CONT
A complete malfunction provides you no lift capability, therefore you must activate your reserve parachute. 2, record 2, English, - total%20malfunction
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Parachutisme, parapente et deltaplane
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- défaillance générale
1, record 2, French, d%C3%A9faillance%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
- malfonction totale 2, record 2, French, malfonction%20totale
correct, feminine noun, familiar
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 CONT
On parle de défaillance générale lorsque rien ne se déclenche après avoir tiré la poignée (saut PAC ou tandem), ou lorsque la sangle d'ouverture automatique reste bloquée et vous empêche de vous décrocher de l'avion. Dans ces deux cas, le parachute ne s'ouvre pas et vous continuez à descendre rapidement. Faites confiance à votre moniteur, il vous expliquera comment faire face à cette situation selon le type de saut que vous effectuerez. 1, record 2, French, - d%C3%A9faillance%20g%C3%A9n%C3%A9rale
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
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