N. Hollywood, CA: Pan American Navigation Service, 1944 Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. 8vo. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 111 pp, foreword, 1. Parachute Construction; 2. Parachute Maintenance; 3.Instructions Concerning Operation of the Parachute; 4. Parachutes: Civil Air Regulations (General); 5. Parachutes: Civil Air Regulations (Material and Tests); 6. Civil Air Regulations (Parachute Technican Certificates); 7. Civil Air Regulations (Parachute Loft Certificates and Ratings); 8. Packing Instructions for the IRVIN Air Chute; 9. Parachute Technician Examination (typical multiple choice); 10. Parachute Packing Procedures (typical examination); 11. Inspection and Maintenance (examination); 12. General Examination Review; Parachute Nomenclature; index with b&w illustrations throughot, and a 4-page sample test lais-in at back. First Edition, 1944. Not Price Clipped. Light age-toning, mostly to rear panel dj with slightly foxed rear panel of same, else, Pristine, no wear. Clean, tight and strong binding with no underlining, highlighting or marginalia. Black cloth with gilt lettering to front board and spine..

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Bookseller: West Side Book Shop, ABAA (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 004426
Title: Parachute Technician
Author: Zweng, Charles A
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used - Fine
Jacket Condition: Near Fine
Edition: First Edition
Publisher: Pan American Navigation Service
Place of Publication: N. Hollywood, CA
Date Published: 1944
Keywords: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY AERONAUTICS PARACHUES TECHNICIAN CERTIFICATION STUDY MANUAL
Bookseller catalogs: SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY;
Size: 8vo

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