RIPCORD/RIPCORD GRIP POCKET TEST FOR THE T-10R AND THE MIRPS

TM 10-1670-269-23&P 0004 00 0004 00-8 a. Using a suitable blue or black marking device, enter NEW BOOK at the top of the inside front cover of the replacement log record. b. Accomplish the log record inside front cover as prescribed above. c. The age life of the canopy will be obtained from the date place in service (initial) and other applicable data on the Jump, Inspection, and Repack Data page of the log record, as detailed above. Enter IN, if date placed in service is know. If not known, enter UNK. d. If it can be ascertained by inspection that a previous MWO or TB has been complied with, applicable entries will be made on the appropriate page of the replacement log record. e. Attach the replacement log record to the log record/inspection data pocket using the procedures above. RIPCORD/RIPCORD GRIP POCKET TEST FOR THE T-10R AND THE MIRPS Upon initial receipt of a new T-10R or MIRPS Assembly, a new T-10R or MIRPS pack tray, or a newly installed T-10R or MIRPS ripcord grip pocket, the T-10R and MIRPS will be completely packed lAW WP 0012 00 or WP 0013 00. The MIRPS will be subjected to both a 7-pound minimum and 27-pound maximum ripcord pull test, whereas the T-10R will only be subjected to the 27-pound maximum ripcord pull test. NOTE To conduct the T-10R ripcord pull tests, the packed T-10R shall be firmly attached by its two-connector snaps to a suitable rigid structure (hook or nail attached to a wall or 4x4 post) such that the pack tray is positioned vertically with the ripcord grip pointing down. There must be sufficient clearance beneath the vertically suspended T-10R to suspend a weight from the ripcord grip and allow it to withdraw the ripcord grip pins from the cones activating the parachute. To conduct the MIRPS ripcord pull tests, the packed MIRPS shall be firmly attached by its two-connector snaps to a suitable rigid structure (hook or nail attached to a wall or 4x4 post) such that the pack tray is positioned horizontally with the ripcord grip pointing down. There must be sufficient clearance beneath the horizontally suspended MIRPS to suspend a weight from the ripcord grip and allow it to withdraw the ripcord grip pins from the soft loops activating the parachute. 7-POUND PULL TEST (MIRPS) 1. Rotate the ripcord grip clockwise and counter clockwise within the pocket about 45 degrees in each direction as it’s being slowly withdrawn from the pocket. WARNING Do not rotate the grip completely around (360°) within the pocket as this may damage the ripcord pocket.