Routine Inspection.

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T.O. 13C-1-41

NAVAIR 13-1-17

Routine inspections of emergency-type personnel

date both the Army Parachute Log

parachutes performed by US Army aviation units will be

Record (DA Form 10-42 or 39121 and

accomplished in accordance with TM 551500-204-25 /

a copy of TM 10-1670-1 / AFM 64-15.

Upon completion of pack, insure a

copy of TM 10-1670-1 / AFM 6415

2-16. In-storage Inspection.

enclosed in a clear, heat-sealed

An in-storage inspection is a physical check

polyethylene bag is placed into the

conducted on a random sample basis of airdrop

emergency-type personnel parachute

equipment which is located in storage. The purpose of

log record pocket.

the inspection is to insure that the equipment is ready

for issue, that the item is properly identified and

2-15. Routine Inspection.

segregated from other types of equipment, that no

A routine inspection is a visual check performed to

damage or deterioration of equipment has been

ascertain the serviceability of all visible components of a

incurred, and that all modifications or similar action

parachute or other airdrop item which is packed or

requirements have been completed. The inspection

rigged for use. The inspection will be made on all

shall also concern the methods and procedures applied

components that can be inspected without opening the

to the storage of airdrop items, the adequacy of storage

parachute pack/bag or derigging a load. All airdrop

facilities, efforts of pest and rodent control, and

equipment will be administered a routine inspection by a

protection against unfavorable climatic conditions.

parachute rigger prior to issue. Personnel parachutes

Airdrop equipment which is in storage will be inspected

issued for an airdrop operation and not deployed will

at least semiannually and at more frequent intervals if

receive a routine inspection prior to being placed into

prescribed by the local parachute maintenance officer.

ready-for-issue storage. Additionally, emergency-type

The frequency of inspection may vary according to the

personnel parachutes packed for use will be inspected

type of storage facilities and local climatic conditions. In

every 30 calendar days or at more frequent intervals as

storage inspections will be conducted only by parachute

prescribed by the local unit commander. The necessity

rigger personnel designated by local parachute

for shorter time periods between inspections may result

maintenance officer.

from climatic conditions or other environmental aspects.

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Section IV. TESTING PROCEDURES

dispenser which accommodates the 20-foot-long roll of

2-17. General.

paper and provides a pH color chart on one side for

There are some airdrop items which are required to be

color shade comparison. To accomplish an acidity test

tested before being placed into use. The testing

on a fabric or webbing item, proceed as follows:

requirement may be on a one-time basis or at periodic

intervals, depending on the item. However, regardless

a. Using a medicine dropper or equivalent type

of the item type, only a parachute rigger will administer

applicator, place one to two drops of water on the item

a test.

in the intended test area. If the water drops do not

penetrate the material, gently rub the moistened area

2-17A. Fabric and Webbing Acidity Test

with a flat side of a clean metal packing paddle.

Airdrop items or associated components and parts

b. Tear a suitable sized piece of Tridicator pH

that are constructed from fabric or webbing will be

paper from the roll dispenser. Place the piece of pH

administered an acidity test whenever the material is

paper on the wetted area and press the full surface of

discolored, stained, or the presence of acid is

the paper against the material with a flat side of the

suspected. The acidity test will be accomplished using

packing paddle used in paragraph a. above. Insure the

Tridicator universal three-color pH paper (P/N 1-11,

pH paper becomes thoroughly wet.

MFR's Code 52419) that is offered in a pocket size roll

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