ARMY TM 10-1670-281-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-32-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-32
CHAPTER 2
UNIT AND INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SUPPORT (DS)
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Page
Section I.
Repair Parts, Special Tools, Test Measurement and Diagnostic
Equipment (TMDE) and Support Equipment .................................................. 2-1
Section II.
Service Upon Receipt ....................................................................................... 2-2
Section III.
Assembly .......................................................................................................... 2-8
Section IV.
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) .................................... 2-8
Section V.
Unit and Intermediate Direct Support (DS) Maintenance Procedures ................. 2-11
Section VI.
Repair ............................................................................................................... 2-105
Section VII.
Preparation for Storage or Shipment ................................................................. 2-215
OVERVIEW
This chapter contains information necessary to maintain the 64-Foot Diameter Cargo Parachute on the unit and
intermediate direct support (DS) maintenance levels in accordance with the Maintenance Allocation Chart for
the equipment. It includes the following:
a. Procedures for processing a new or used parachute assembly upon receipt.
b. Assembly of components prior to packing.
c. Preventive maintenance procedures to ensure continued serviceability of all components.
d. As-required inspections and maintenance procedures performed prior to packing such as shakeout
and airing, cleaning and drying, and acidity and salt-water contamination tests.
e. Detailed packing procedure.
f. Repair methods and repair or replacement procedures for all components of the parachute assembly.
SECTION I. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS, TEST, MEASUREMENT AND DIAGNOSTIC EQUIPMENT
(TMDE) AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
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2-1
Common Tools and Equipment ......................................................................... 2-1
2-2
Special Tools, TMDE and Support Equipment ................................................... 2-2
2-3
Repair Parts ...................................................................................................... 2-2
2-1. Common Tools and Equipment. For authorized common tools and equipment, refer to the Modified
Table of Organization and Equipment (MTOE) applicable to your unit, and Appendix B, Section III of this
manual.
2-1
