In air transport, a cable in an aircraft to which the parachute static lines or strops are attached.
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anchor cable
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A cable or line, one end of which is held in a fixed position.
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(DOD, NATO) In air transport, a cable in an aircraft to which the parachute static lines or strops are attached.
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