Packing theT-10B Parachute

ARMY TM 10-1670-271-23&P AIR FORCE TO 14D1-2-464-2 MARINE CORPS TM 01136B-23&P/1 2-16. Packing theT-10B Parachute. This task covers a Inspection j. Stowing the Canopy b Orientation k Closing Deployment Bag and Stowing c. Preparing Parachute for Proper Suspension Lines Layout l. Tying Connector Links and Suspension Line d Removing Tangles and Twists from Protective Cover Apex Lines m Closing the Pack Tray e Removing Inversion n. Stowing the Static Line f. Locating Suspension Lines o. Army Parachute Log Record g Folding the Gores p. Static Line Extension h Long folding the Canopy q. Folding the Harness i. Tying the Break cord Tools. Equipment Condition: Packing Weights, Item 21, Appendix B Parachute cleaned (reference paragraph 2-12) Line Separator, Item 16, Appendix B and given a shakeout (reference Packing Paddle, Item 20, Appendix B paragraph 2-11). Knife, Item 13, Appendix B Stow Hooks, Item 29, Appendix B References' Plate, Tension, Item 21A, Appendix B TM 10-1670-201-23 T O. 13C-1-41/ Materials/Parts NAVAIR 13-1-17 TB 43-0002-4 (will be superseded by TB 750-126 TB 43-0002-43) Retainer Band, Rubber, Item 1, Appendix D Webbing, Cotton, Type I, 1/4-in , Item 58, Appendix D Tape Adhesive, 2-in., Item 43A, Appendix D Personnel Required. 43E(10) Parachute Rigger WARNING Failure to detect areas of damage may result in malfunction of the parachute and injury or loss of life to personnel. a. Inspection. If defects or damages are discovered during Inspection of a parachute, the parachute must be rigger-rolled and processed for maintenance in accordance with paragraph 2-38 and TB 750-126. A technical/ rigger-type inspection and a pack-in-process inspection must be performed In conjunction with each packing of a parachute (refer to paragraph 2-13 above). (1) Technical/rigger-type inspection Before each parachute is packed for air delivery, it must be given a technical/rigger-type inspection by the packer in accordance with paragraph 2-13. 2-26 Change 1