TECHNICAL/RIGGER-TYPE INSPECTION PROCEDURES

TM 10-1670-280-23&P 0009 00 0009 00-2 TECHNICAL/RIGGER-TYPE INSPECTION PROCEDURES Perform inspection as follows: 1. Overall Inspection. An overall inspection will be made on the 100-foot diameter cargo parachute to ascertain the following: a. Log record/parachute inspection data pocket and form. As applicable, inspect the assembly log record/parachute inspection data pocket to ensure the Army Parachute Log Record (DA Form 3912) is enclosed and properly attached as prescribed in WP 0003 00, SERVICE UPON RECEIPT. Further, remove the log record from the pocket and evaluate the recorded entries to ensure compliance with WP 0003 00, SERVICE UPON RECEIPT. b. Assembly completeness. Ensure that the applicable assembly is complete and no components or parts are missing. c. Operational adequacy. Check item components and parts to ensure proper assembly, which includes attachment and alignment, and that assembled product functions in prescribed manner. Further ensure that no stitch formation or sewn seam has been omitted. d. Markings and stenciling. Inspect each assembly and components for faded, illegible, obliterated, or missing informational data, and identification numbers. e. Foreign materials and stains. Inspect each assembly and related components for presence of dirt or similar type foreign material. Also check for evidence of mildew, moisture, oil, grease, pitch, resin, or contamination by salt-water. 2. Detailed Inspection. In addition to the overall inspection performed in 1., above, a detailed inspection will be performed on materials which constitute assembly or component construction using the following criteria, as applicable: a. Metal. Inspect for rust, corrosion, dents, bends, breaks, burrs, rough spots, sharp edges, wear, deterioration; damaged, loose or missing safety pins. b. Cloth. Inspect for breaks, burns, cuts, frays, holes, rips, snags, tears; loose, missing or broken stitching or tacking; weak spots, wear, or deterioration. c. Fabric tape, webbing, and cordage. Inspect for breaks, burns, cuts, frays, holes, snags, tears, incorrect weaving, and sharp edges formed from searing; loose, missing, or broken stitching, tacking, whipping, and weaving; weak spots, wear, and deterioration. d. Pressure-sensitive (adhesive) tape. Inspect for burns, holes, cuts, tears, weak spots, looseness and deterioration. IN-STORAGE INSPECTION An in-storage inspection is a physical check conducted on a random sample of airdrop equipment that is located in storage. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that the equipment is ready for issue, that the item is properly identified and segregated from other types of equipment, that no damage or deterioration of equipment has been incurred, and that all modifications or similar action requirements have been completed. The inspection shall also concern the methods and procedures applied to the storage of airdrop items, the adequacy of storage facilities, efforts of pest and rodent control, and protection against unfavorable climatic conditions. Airdrop equipment that is in storage will be inspected at least semiannually and at more frequent intervals if prescribed by the local parachute maintenance officer. The frequency of inspection may vary according to the type of storage facilities and local climatic conditions. Only parachute rigger personnel designated by the local parachute maintenance officer will conduct in-storage inspections.