Configuration/Condition

TM 10-1670-277-23&P 0003 00 0003 00-2 Configuration/Condition. Acceptance of new equipment from the manufacturer is based upon inspections made of sample lots, which have been randomly selected in accordance with military standards. It is incumbent upon the using activity personnel to bear this in mind whenever equipment is first placed in service. Changes will sometimes evolve from the original equipment design and sometimes contracts are authorized to make deviations in material and construction techniques. Air delivery equipment that has been in the field cannot be expected to meet exacting manufacturing specifications; however, the equipment should closely reflect desired design characteristics. Since repairs, modifications, and/or changes can alter or detract from the configuration originally desired, such equipment shall be air worthy, safe, of the desired configuration, and adequate for intended use. Parachute Log Record. The Army Parachute Log Record, DA Form 3912, is a history-type maintenance document, which accompanies the parachute canopy and pack assemblies through the period of service of the individual assembly. The log record provides a means of recording maintenance actions performed on a parachute canopy assembly. Normally, a log record is initiated and attached to the deployment bag upon receipt by a using unit. However, if the item is subjected to alteration or modification by a maintenance activity during the interim period from date of manufacture to receipt by a using unit, the log record will be prepared by the activity performing the maintenance function. Once initiated, a log record will be attached to and contained in an affixed parachute log record/inspection data pocket until such time as the parachute canopy assembly is destroyed or rendered unfit for further use or repair. Additionally, should an item that requires a log record be transferred from one unit to another, the log record for the parachute assembly will accompany the item in the transfer action. A prepared log record will not be removed or separated from a parachute, and especially a packed parachute, except as directed by the local airdrop equipment maintenance activity officer. A log record which is illegible, lost, damaged, soiled, or precludes further entries due to lack of space will be replaced upon the next repack or inspection, as applicable, with a serviceable item from stock. Installing Attaching Tie. Install attaching tie as follows: 1. Cut a 30-inch length of tape, lacing and tying waxed nylon thread (Item 18, WP 0065 00) and double the lacing length to form a 15-inch length, double strand. 2. Pass looped end of the double lacing length around the centerfold of the log record and form a slip loop on the outside at the log record top.