Figure 5-144.  The second bodkin is now threaded through the bag  in the opposite direction. Figure 5-141.  Depending on the length of the lines and the width of  the bag, all of the rubber bands may or may not be used. Figure 5-145.  A bodkin that has been pre-loaded through the  backpad of the container can now be easily pulled through the bag  using this second bodkin. Figure 5-142.  Insert a bodkin through the channel in the bag where  the hemostats were. Figure 5-146.  The bottom bodkin shown in place. Figure 5-143.  Pull a second bodkin through the bag using a pull  up cord.  Again, it should be emphasized that the reason for opening  the container every 180 days is to inspect and recertify the  canopy and container system for another 180 days. Recent  language published by the FAA clarifies what the service  life of a parachute is by stating that the rigger may extend  require more force to pull the bag from the container, due  to stiffer riser covers, boxing at the top of the container, and  longer cantilever pin protector flaps. Such rigs should not be  overstuffed. Reserve pilot chutes should be in new condition  to provide maximum drag. 5-44