24-FOOT DIAMETER TROOP CHEST RESERVE (T-10R) PARACHUTE AND THE MIRPS ASSEMBLING THE T-10R AND THE MIRPS PARACHUTE

TM 10-1670-269-23&P 0005 00 0005 00-1 24-FOOT DIAMETER TROOP CHEST RESERVE (T-10R) PARACHUTE AND THE MIRPS ASSEMBLING THE T-10R AND THE MIRPS PARACHUTE THIS TASK COVERS: Assembly INITIAL SETUP: Materials/Parts Cord, Nylon, Type III (Item 10, WP 0057 00) Thread, Cotton, Ticket No. 8/7 (Item 37, WP 0057 00) Webbing, Textile, Cotton, 80-lb. (Item 47, WP 0057 00) Personnel Required 92R (10) Parachute Rigger Equipment Condition Parachute canopy and pilot chute in proper layout on table or other suitable area. ASSEMBLY General Information When the parachute is received from the supply activity, and before it is packed for use, it must receive a 100% Technical Rigger Inspection (TRI) prior to assembly. In the process of assembling any component, if it is found to be defective, the parachute must be processed for repair. ASSEMBLING THE T-10R Bridle Line. Install bridle line between the parachute canopy and the pilot chute as follows: 1. Attach the bridle line to the parachute canopy by passing looped end of the line through the apex lines and tying a bowline knot in the line. 2. Attach the free end of the bridle line to the connector loop of the pilot chute with a bowline knot, and secure the knot by tying an overhand knot in the end of the line and pulling it snug against the bowline knot (see illustration on next page).