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Section VII.  PREPARATION FOR STORAGE OR SHIPMENT - TM-10-1670-271-23P_204
 Accordion Folding/Rigger Rolling

TM-10-1670-271-23P Parachute Personnel Type: 35-Foot Diameter T-10B Troop Back Parachute Assembly NSN 1670-00-091-0720 Manual
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ARMY TM 10-1670-271-23&P AIR FORCE TO 14D1-2-464-2 MARINE CORPS TM 01136B-23&P/1 2-36.  In-Storage Inspection. This task covers: In-storage Inspection Personnel Required Equipment Condition: 43E(10) Parachute Rigger Unpacked a.  General Information.  An in-storage inspection is a physical check conducted on a random sample of airdrop equipment which is located in storage. b.  Intervals.  Parachutes in storage will be inspected at least semiannually and at more frequent intervals if prescribed by the local parachute maintenance officer. c.  Inspection.  Inspect to insure that the back parachute is ready for issue. (1)  Check the back parachute for proper identification. (2)  Check that no damage or deterioration has been incurred. (3)  Ensure that all modifications or similar requirements have been completed. (4)    Check  the  adequacy  of  the  storage  facilities;  efforts  taken  to  control  pests  and  rodents;  and protection against unfavorable climatic conditions. 2-37.  Shipment. a.    Initial  Shipment.    The  initial  packaging  and  shipping  of  parachutes  are  the  responsibility  of  item manufacturers  who  are  required  to  comply  with  federal  and  military  packaging  specifications  as  stipulated  In contractual agreements.  Parachutes are normally shipped to depot activities by domestic freight or parcel post, packaged to comply with overseas shipping requirements.  Except for those parachutes which are unpackaged and subjected to random inspections or testing by a depot activity, parachutes received by a using unit will be contained in original packaging materials. b.    Shipping  Between  Maintenance  Activities.    The  shipping  of  parachutes  between  activities  will  be accomplished  on  a  signature  verification  basis  using  whatever  means  of  transportation  are  available.    Used parachutes and other fabric items will be tagged in accordance with TB 750-126, and rolled, folded, or placed loosely in a parachute pack, deployment bag, or other suitable container, as required.  Unused parachutes will be transported in original shipping containers.  During shipment, every effort will be made to protect parachute from  weather  elements,  dust,  dirt,  oil,  grease,  and  acids.    Vehicles  used  to  transport  parachutes  will  be inspected to ensure the items are protected from the previously cited material damaging conditions. 2-180







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