UNIT MAINTENANCE 24-FOOT DIAMETER TROOP CHEST RESERVE (T-10R) PARACHUTE AND THE MIRPS CLEANING AND DRYING

TM 10-1670-269-23&P 0009 00 0009 00-1 UNIT MAINTENANCE 24-FOOT DIAMETER TROOP CHEST RESERVE (T-10R) PARACHUTE AND THE MIRPS CLEANING AND DRYING THIS TASK COVERS: Cleaning fabric items with dishwashing compound Rinsing parachute assemblies immersed in salt-water Rinsing parachute assemblies immersed in fresh-water Drying fabric items Cleaning metal items INITIAL SETUP: Materials/Parts Cloth, Abrasive (Item 5, WP 0057 00) Dishwashing Compound (Item 11, WP 0057 00) Rag, Wiping (Item 23, WP 0057 00) Personnel Required 92R (10) Parachute Rigger Equipment Condition Lay out on packing table or other suitable area. CAUTION If during the cleaning there exists a possibility that the substance to be removed contains acid or some other equally destructive ingredient, the item will be evacuated to intermediate maintenance activity for determination as to the nature of the substance and item disposition. If the substance cannot be identified or if normal repair procedures will not eliminate all traces of chemical or acid damage, the applicable item will be condemned. NOTE Cleaning of parachutes should be held to a minimum and should be performed only when necessary to prevent malfunction or deterioration. When a parachute contains debris, or when it is soiled by dirt, oil, grease, rust, corrosion, or other foreign substances to such and extent that cleaning is necessary, the cleaning should be performed manually and should be limited to the soiled area only, unless the parachute has been contaminated by water. The methods for cleaning must be determined by the nature of the substance to be removed. NOTE If soiled due to airsickness, use a solution of hand dishwashing compound to clean this type of soiling. CLEAN FABRIC ITEMS WITH A SOLUTION OF HAND DISHWASHING COMPOUND Use dishwashing compound to clean fabric items as follows: 1. Gently brush with a soft bristle brush.