Inspection Function Requirement

TM 10-1670-296-20&P 0004 00 0004 00-3 Inspection Function Requirement. Normally, air delivery equipment maintenance personnel at a rigging activity will perform a technical/rigger-type inspection. The inspection of initial receipt items will be performed as a separate function from the rigging activity; the item to be inspected will be placed in a suitable sized floor area. Should defect or damage be discovered at any point during the inspection, the inspection will be terminated and the applicable item will be repaired. Should defect or damage be discovered at any point during the inspection, the inspection will be terminated and the applicable item will be processed and forwarded to repair activity. The repair activity, in turn, will conduct a technical/rigger-type inspection that will be performed by only those parachute rigger personnel cited in AR 750-32. DROP TESTING PROCEDURES NOTE Conducted only by authorized units. Drop testing of airdrop equipment consists of physically air dropping an item from an aircraft in flight. The drop test proves the serviceability of an item or checks parachute rigger proficiency. It will be performed under the supervision of qualified parachute rigger personnel who satisfy the supervisory requirements outlined in AR 750-32. Drop-testing usually will be conducted by an activity responsible for the inspection and maintenance of airdrop equipment. The criteria required to accomplish a drop test is as follows: Weight and Conditions. The weight of the test load will be proportional with the standard design load of the specific parachute being tested. The parachute will be released under conditions consistent with the requirements for an equipment drop. Monitoring. During the drop-test of the LVADS, the deployment of the parachute will be thoroughly monitored and observed to detect any evidence of malfunction or defect. Enter a record of the drop-test into the applicable parachute log record as follows: CHECKS AND SERVICES Table 1 contains a tabulated listing of organizational preventive maintenance checks and services, which must be performed by a qualified rigger. Common Checks to the LVADS Ancillary Equipment. When you perform PMCS procedures, you will always need a rag or two. 1. Remove debris with a dry stiff bristle brush. 2. Remove dirt and grease with a soap solution composed of one-half cup of dishwashing detergent per gallon of water. Rinse with clean water. Wipe dry with a clean cloth. 3. Check equipment for rust and corrosion. If any bare metal or corrosion exists, clean, and apply a thin coat of oil, unless otherwise stated. Report it to your supervisor. 4. Check all bolts, nuts and screws for obvious looseness, missing, bent, or broken condition. Look for chipped paint, bare metal, or rust around bolts heads. If you find a bolt, nut or screw you think is loose, tighten it or report it to your supervisor. 5. On welded items, look for loose or chipped paint, rust, or gaps where parts are welded together. If you find a bad weld, report it to your supervisor.