DEVELOPMENT OF CARTRIDGE, POWDER ACTUATED CUTTER, XM83, FOR REEFING LINE CUTTER

摘要

Cartridge, Powder Actuated Cutter, XM83, was developed as a replacement for the explosive actuator in the MC-1 reefing line cutter used with heavy duty parachute assemblies. Firing tests demonstrated that this cartridge, loaded with 6 grains of M2 propelIan t, 2 grains of A4 black powder, and an M29A1 primer, developed the pressure required by the cutter to sever the nylon line specified in requirements.