Figure 5-20.  Ram-air canopy hanger—top skin inspection. Figure 5-21.  PIA warning label. tapes and their associated bar tacks. Next, look at the  interior of the cells, carefully checking the crossports  for damage or fraying of the edges of the fabric. The first task is to check the line continuity of the canopy.  The following method may be used by riggers who do not  have access to a canopy hanger.  Figure 5-22  shows examples  of a seven-cell and nine-cell canopy when viewed from the  bottom as by the jumper when in flight. The examples show  the line attachment nomenclature referred to in the continuity  check.  Figure 5-23  shows the standard canopy nomenclature  as referred to in the continuity check. 3.  Now proceed to the lower surface of the canopy.  Carefully check all the seams and the line attachment  tapes and bar tacks. 4.  Some manufacturers require the use of PIA Technical  Standard TS-108, Canopy Fabric Pull Test, at certain  intervals. In addition, the manufacturer’s warning/ TSO label may require that the rigger mark the label  to signify each time it is repacked and after each  use.  [Figure 5-21]  This label is found on the upper  surface trailing edge of the canopy. It is important  to comply with this requirement, not only because  the manufacturer requires it, but also it establishes  the trail of use for the canopy, which allows future  riggers (and the manufacturer) to track its use and  condition over time. Some riggers feel that they are  doing their customers a favor by not marking the  boxes in order to show it has little use when it comes  to selling it. Since most individuals have a specific  rigger pack their parachute on a regular basis, it does  not take a lot of detective work to inspect the rigger’s  logbook to see how many times they have packed  any particular parachute. 1.  First, lay out the canopy on its left side, the slider  spanwise with its tape down, and lay out the container  with the harness up. 2.  If slider bumpers are used, thread one bumper over  each riser and down a few inches. 3.  Place the slider on the risers spanwise with its tape  facing the canopy. 4.  Locate the leading edge and A line attachment. Follow  the line 8A (10A) to the outboard side of its link and  attach the link to the right riser, finger tight. 5.  Pick up line 1A at the canopy attach point. Follow it  down to the outboard side of its link and attach the  link to the left front riser, finger tight. Canopy Assembly and Line Continuity 5-14