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In-Storage Inspection - TM-10-1670-276-23P_129
Figure 2-74.  Accordion Folding a Parachute Canopy Assembly

TM-10-1670-276-23P Parachute Cargo Type: 26-Foot Diameter High-Velocity Cargo Parachute NSN 1670-00-872-8109 Manual
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ARMY TM 10-1670-276-23&P AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-29-2 NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-29 2-43.  Shipment. a.   Initial Shipment.   The initial packaging and shipping of parachutes is the responsibility of item manufacturers who are  required  to  comply  with  federal  and  military  packing  specifications  as  stipulated  in  contractual  agreements.    Air delivery equipment is normally shipped to depot activities by domestic freight or parcel post, packaged to comply with overseas  shipping  requirements.    Except  for  those  air  delivery  items  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 air delivery equipment between organizational and direct support   maintenance   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 DA PAM 738-751, and rolled, folded, or placed loosely in a parachute pack, deployment bag, or other suitable container, as required.  Used wood  and  metal  air  delivery  items  will  be  tagged  as  prescribed  in  DA  PAM  738-751  and  placed  in  a  suitable  type container,  if  necessary.    Unused  air  delivery  equipment  will  be  transported  in  original  shipping  containers.    During shipment, every effort will be made to protect air delivery equipment 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. c.   Other Shipping Instructions.   Air delivery equipment destined for domestic or overseas shipment will be packaged and  marked  in  accordance  with  AR  700-15,  Packaging  of  Materials,  or  TM  38-230-1  and  TM  38-230-2,  Preservation, Packaging, Packing of Military Supplies and Equipment (Vols. 1 and 2). 2-44.  Accordion Folding and Rigger Rolling. a.  Accordion Folding.  Parachute canopy assemblies that are not packed for use should be accordion folded prior to entry into storage To accordion fold a parachute canopy assembly, perform the following: (1) Place  the  parachute  canopy  in  proper  layout  under  partial  tension  and  dress  the  outside  edges  of  both  gore groups. (2) Fold the left group of gores over the right group of gores (A, figure 2-74).  Release tension. (3) "Chain" the suspension lines and S-fold the "chained" lines on top of the deployment bag (B, figure 2-74). (4) Place  the  lower  end  of  the  canopy  on  top  of  the  S-folded  suspension  lines  and  locate  the  lower  edge  of  the canopy skirt at the lower end of the deployment bag. (5) Accordion fold the remaining canopy length neatly on top of the canopy lower end (C, figure 2-74).  Turn the canopy vent under the last fold. (6) Temporarily secure the folded canopy to the deployment bag with available webbing (D, figure 2-74). (7) Upon  completion  of  the  accordion  folding  process,  place  the  folded  parachute  assembly  in  a  suitable  type container for storage. 2-118







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