AUTOMATIC RIPCORD RELEASE, MODEL 451 OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS

TM 10-1670-305-23&P AUTOMATIC RIPCORD RELEASE, MODEL 451 0008 00 OPERATION UNDER USUAL CONDITIONS ASSEMBLY AND PREPARATION FOR USE 2. A Jump Log Record shall be maintained for each AR2 placed in service. a. All parachute jumps with the AR2 must be recorded in an altered individual Army Parachute Log Record (DA Form 3912). b. Alteration of the Army Parachute Log Record and subsequent entries will be accomplished as follows: (1) On the front cover, after “ARMY PARACHUTE LOG RECORD”, add “AR2”. (2) In the “JUMP, INSPECTION, AND REPACK DATA” page, make the following changes: (a) In the heading, cross out “REPACK”. (b) Cross out the heading “BAG NUMBER” and enter “AR2 DIAL SETTING”. c. Record Information as follows: (1) On the inside of the front cover, enter the individual AR2 serial number, type, date of manufacture, manufacturer, contract number, station, unit and date placed in service. (2) On the “INSPECTION DATA” page, enter the date of the test, the altitude setting on the AR2 and the number of the jump. d. Attach an individual Log Record to a serviceable AR2 as follows: (1) Cut a 36-inch length of tape lacing and tying and double the lacing length. (2) Pass looped ends of doubled lacing length around centerfold of Log Record and form a slip loop on outside at Log Record top. (3) Pass lacing length running ends through corner attaching hole from front cover of Log Record. Ensure running ends are routed over that part of the lacing length located along the Log Record centerfold. (4) Complete attachment tie by making a ½ hitch on top of the slip loop previously made in step (2). (5) Pass the loose ends of the cord length around power cable housing at a point adjacent to power housing retainer. (6) Secure cord ends to cord length with three alternating half-hitches and an overhand knot in each tie end. 0008 00-3 Change 1