Configuration/Condition

TM 10-1670-293-23&P 0003 00 0003 00-2 Configuration/Condition. Acceptance of new equipment from the manufacturer is based upon inspections made of sample lots that 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 contractors are authorized 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 airworthy, safe, of the desired configuration, and adequate for intended use. Marking Parachutes. Prior to being placed into service, personnel parachutes that have had no previous use will be marked to reflect the date of entry into service. The marking will be made on the canopy information data block by stenciling the lettering in ½-inch characters, using the marking and restencilling repair procedures detailed in WP 0014 00. Other applicable parachute components will be marked adjacent to existing data. The stenciled data will appear on IN-SVC followed by the date, which will indicate the month and calendar year, such as "Jan. 85". Ensure the added marking does not infringe upon, or obliterate, any original data on the information data block. Marking Risers. Prior to being placed into service, the risers will be marked to reflect placed in service and identified as a T-10C/T-10D. Mark each riser with two turns green; ½-inch pressure sensitive adhesive tape, around each riser assembly, centered on the confluence wrap. Parachute Log Record. The Army Parachute Log Record, DA Form 3912, AFTO 391, and NAVWPNCEN or NAVWPNS CL 13512/11 (Parachute History Record) are history-type maintenance documents that accompany the parachute canopy and pack tray 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 a right rear riser 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 air delivery equipment maintenance activity officer. A log record that 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 (super tack), and double the lacing length.