UNIT MAINTENANCE 100-FOOT DIAMETER CARGO PARACHUTE INSPECTION

TM 10-1670-280-23&P 0009 00 UNIT MAINTENANCE 100-FOOT DIAMETER CARGO PARACHUTE INSPECTION 0009 00-1 THIS TASK 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 92R (10) Parachute Rigger References DA PAM 738-751; TB 43-0002-43; DA PAM 738-750; AR 750-1; WP 0009 00; WP 0010 00; WP 0050 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 are as follows: 1. After the canopy is placed in proper layout and the reefing line cutters are installed. (G-11B and G-11C center line and temporary tie installed.) 2. After gore folding is completed, reefing line is installed and center line is installed (G-11B and G-11C). 3. After the canopy, suspension lines, connector links and riser ties are completed. 4. After the installation of breakcord tie (G-11D), stowing the canopy and arming the reefing line cutter. 5. After the first regular stow. 6. After the deployment bag is closed and suspension lines protector flap is laced.