UNIT MAINTENANCE 28-FOOT DIAMETER CARGO EXTRACTION PARACHUTE INSPECTION

TM 10-1670-277-23&P 0009 00 UNIT MAINTENANCE 28-FOOT DIAMETER CARGO EXTRACTION PARACHUTE INSPECTION 0009 00-1 THIS TAKS COVERS: Routine Pack-In-Process Technical/Rigger-Type In-Storage Equipment Disposition INITIAL SETUP: Equipment Condition Laid out on packing table or other suitable surface. Personnel Required Two, 92R (10) Parachute Rigger References DA PAM 738-751; TB 43-002-43; DA PAM 738-750; AR 750-1; WP 0003 00; WP 0010 00; WPs 005600 and 0057 00 NOTE For Army personnel, the In-Process Inspector (IP) qualifications will be IAW AR 750-32. 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 use, a parachute rigger will administer this inspection. Parachutes issued for an airdrop operation, and not deployed, will receive a routine inspection prior to being placed into a 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 is as follows: 1. After the parachute is placed in proper layout. 2. After gores are folded and flatfold is completed. 3. After canopy is longfolded. 4. After canopy is stowed. 5. After suspension lines are stowed. 6. After closing the deployment bag. 7. After parachute is completely packed.