UNIT MAINTENANCE MC1-1B/MC1-1E TROOP BACK PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY INSPECTION

TM 10-1670-272-23&P 0009 00 UNIT MAINTENANCE MC1-1B/MC1-1E TROOP BACK PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY INSPECTION 0009 00-1 THIS TASK COVERS: � Routine � Pack-In-Process � = Technical/Rigger-Type � In-Storage � = Equipment Disposition INITIAL SETUP: Equipment Condition Packed. Personnel Required 92(R) Parachute Rigger References DA PAM 738-751; TB 43-002-43; DA PAM 738-750; AR 750-1; WP 0003 00; WP 0008 00 ROUTINE INSPECTION A routine inspection is a visual check performed to ascertain the serviceability of all visible components of a parachute that is packed or rigged for use. The inspection will be made on all components that can be inspected without opening the parachute pack. Prior to issue, a parachute rigger will administer this inspection. Personnel parachutes issued for an air delivery operation and not deployed will receive a routine inspection prior to being placed into ready-for-issue storage. PACK-IN-PROCESS INSPECTION A pack-in-process inspection is performed at specified intervals during the packing of a parachute to ensure that only authorized procedures and methods are being used. A parachute rigger other than the packer or rigger preparing the applicable equipment for use will accomplish the inspection. The intervals, at which the inspection is performed, are as follows: WARNING Deployment bag will be given a complete inspection, including static line and that portion of the static line that is covered by the static line sleeve. Failure to do so could result in serious injury or death to the parachutist. NOTE For Army personnel, the In-Process-Inspector (IP) qualifications are IAW AR 750-32.