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Inspection - TM-10-1670-275-23P_31
Inspection (cont) - TM-10-1670-275-23P_33

TM-10-1670-275-23P Parachute Cargo Type: 12-Foot Diameter High-Velocity Cargo Parachute NSN 1670-00-788-8888 Manual
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ARMY TM 10-1670-275-23&P AIR FORCE TO 13C5-25-2 NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-26 2-13.  Inspection (cont). (c)  Operational adequacy.  Check item components and parts to insure proper assembly, which includes attachment and alinement, and that assembled product functions in prescribed manner.  Further insure 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, identification numbers. (e)  Foreign material 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. d.  In-Storage Inspection.  An In-storage inspection is a physical check conducted on a random sample of air  delivery  equipment  which  is  located  in  storage.    The  purpose  of  the  inspection  is  to  insure  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  air  delivery  items,  the  adequacy  of  storage  facilities,  efforts  of  pest  and  rodent  control,  and protection against unfavorable climatic conditions.  Air delivery equipment which 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. In-storage  inspection  will  be  conducted  only  by  parachute  rigger  personnel  designated  by  local  parachute maintenance officer. e. Equipment Disposition.  Air delivery equipment may be rendered unserviceable by either normal fair wear or by aging and will subsequently be repaired, modified, or condemned, as appropriate.  Equipment that is uneconomically   reparable   (outdated)   will   be   condemned.      Disposition   of   air   delivery   equipment   that   is condemned,  unserviceable,  or  for  which  the  serviceability  is  questionable,  will  be  accomplished  using  the following procedures, as applicable. (1) Item requiring repair or modification.  An air delivery item which requires repair or modification will be tagged in accordance with TB 750-126.  Subsequent work on the item will be performed at the maintenance level specified for the maintenance function in the applicable supporting technical publication. 2-18







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