Patent ID: 8870123

Claim:
A dual purpose deployment line for a parachute system, the deployment line comprising; a main line; a plurality of cascading release loops disposed proximate a first end of the main line wherein the plurality of cascading release loops are configured to be releasably secured to an aircraft anchor ring; a second end of the main line adapted to be secured to a parachute deployment bag; a release line routed along the main line; a release pin secured to a first end of the release line, wherein the release pin is in communication with the plurality of cascading release loops and adapted to pull free and release the cascading release loops from the anchor ring when a parachute is deployed; a locking loop adapted to be routed through a grommet in the main line and secured in place by the release pin; a second end of the release line adapted to be secured to a retention ring wherein the retention ring is secured to the parachute; a retention line secured to the main line; a second end of the retention line adapted to be secured to the retention ring; a retention line secured to the retention ring wherein a second end of the retention line is secured to the parachute and a locking pin adapted to selectively secure the plurality of cascading release loops in place to retain the deployment line to the anchor ring when the parachute is deployed and the release pin is pulled free.