Cartridges and Cartridge-Actuated Devices

parachute assembly from one activity to another, all original (flimsy) copies from the permanent file are transferred to the new custodian to provide a complete history of the parachute assembly. This will also initiate the new custodian’s permanent file. When a parachute assembly has been involved in an aircraft accident, the history record and the permanent file of original (flimsy) history records are forwarded to the Commander, Naval Weapons Center (Code 64123), China Lake, CA 93555. Initiation The IMA placing the parachute assembly into service initiates the Parachute Configuration Inspection and History Record. The IMA initiates a new history record each time the parachute assembly is inducted for repack or maintenance. All required entries must be legibly recorded, using a ball-point pen or typewriter. The Aircraft Buno/Serial Number block maybe annotated in pencil or left blank, to be filled in by the cognizant custodian of the parachute assembly. Entry errors are ruled through a single line and initialed by the quality assurance inspector. The hardback copy from the previous inspection can be destroyed upon acceptance of the newly repacked parachute assembly by the OMA. The type parachute (NES-12, A/P28S-27), the parachute assembly part number (576AS100-27, MBEU 10030PA-4), the canopy serial number, the date the canopy was placed in service (month and year), the aircraft buno/serial number, the controlling custodian’s alphanumeric 3-M organi- zation code, the next scheduled removal date (Julian date), and the actual removed date (Julian date) must be entered at the top of the history record. Cartridges and Cartridge-Actuated Devices The parachute in the example uses a cartridge- actuated device, so you must fill out the appropriate columns on the history card. If the parachute does not use the devices listed, you must use the letters N/A (not applicable) in the column(s). Enter the part number, type of cartridge being used, the time delay of the cartridge, lot number, and the expiration date of the cartridge. Technical Directives Since you are placing the parachute into service, you must update its history of technical directives with prescribed changes and modi- fications that were previously incorporated. The codes used to properly fill out this part of the history card can be found in appendix K of OPNAVINST 4790.2 (series). You also need to use NAVAIR 13-1-6.2 to find a listing of all technical directives that apply to this equipment. Miscellaneous History If applicable, you should enter the results of the ripcord pin pull force check for both disassembly and assembly. Notice the quality assurance inspector’s initials are entered below each recorded measurement. The inspector’s initials must also be placed in the space following the Suspension Line Mandatory Inspection Point (SLMIP). If applicable, the automatic parachute ripcord release firing altitude and the results of the spreading gun firing pin pull force check are logged in the proper location. If these checks do not apply, you should enter N/A. You should enter the Julian date of the last complete inspection and repack, if applicable. If you find these actions are not applicable, enter N/A. Indicate whether or not a canopy damage chart is attached by checking the appropriate box. Configuration Verification (A list of each item that has a service life) All parachute components other than car- tridges and cartridge-actuated devices with assigned service life must be entered in the Configuration Verification Section of the history record. Service life items can be identified by referring to the Illustrated Parts Breakdown Numerical Index of the applicable parachute assembly work package. Enter the nomenclature, part number, contract number, manufactured date (month and year), placed-in-service date, and the expiration date for each component with a service life. Obtain the date of manufacture and contract number from the component label. The placed-in-service date is from the date the shipping container seal is broken. If the service life has been extended for a particular component, enter the issuing authority and the date-time group of the authorizing message in the Remarks column. If the contract number is not known or cannot be determined, enter UNK in the appropriate block. 1-19