Receipt of Used Parachute

ARMY TM 10-1670-278-23&P AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-26-2 NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-27 (5) Note page. A page is provided at the back of a parachute log record to accommodate recording of additional data pertinent to the serviceability of a parachute assembly (figure 2-6). This shall also include the month and year the item was placed in service. Figure 2-6. Data Entries for a Log Record Note Page. 2-5. Receipt of Used Parachute. Upon initial receipt of used parachute proceed as follows: a. Follow procedures given in paragraph 2-4a, and check each component for excessive wear and tear. b. If defects or damages are discovered, process the parachute for maintenance at the maintenance level assigned by the Maintenance Allocation Chart (Appendix B). 2-6. After Use Receipt. When a parachute is received at the maintenance activity following its use during air delivery, it must be given a shakeout and aired (para 2-11), and, if necessary, cleaned (para 2-12) before it can be returned to service. If a parachute is issued but is not used, it does not need to be given a shakeout; however, it must be unpacked and aired if it has been subjected to conditions of dampness. 2-7. Checking Unpacked Equipment After Shipment. a. Inspect equipment for damage incurred during shipment. If the equipment has been damaged, report the damage on SF 364, Report of Discrepancy (ROD). b. Check the equipment against the packing slip to see if the shipment is complete. Report all discrepancies in accordance with the instructions in AR 735-11-2, Reporting of Item and Packaging Discrepancies. c. Check to see whether the equipment has been modified. 2-7