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Figure 2-7.  Shakeout - TM-10-1670-281-23P_44
Cleaning and Drying - TM-10-1670-281-23P_46

TM-10-1670-281-23P Parachute Cargo Type: 64-Foot Diameter Model G-12D NSN 1670-00-893-2371 and Model G-12E NSN 1670-01-060-3705 Manual
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ARMY TM 10-1670-281-23&P AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-32-2 NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-32 2-11.  Shakeout and Airing (cont). (2)  Canopy inflation method.  The shakeout will be-accomplished by a three-person team, either indoor within a shakeout room or outdoors at a suitably-sized shakeout area.  Each parachute canopy will be inflated and all debris removed by shaking the canopy thoroughly or by brushing with a dry soft-bristled brush or broom, as detailed below: (a) The No. 1 person will position a large pedestal fan at a point 10 feet below the canopy skirt so the airstrip will partially inflate the canopy. (b)  The No. 2 person will enter the inflated canopy with a broom or fine-bristled brush and sweep the inside surfaces of accumulated debris (E, figure 2-7). (c) The No. 1 person will grasp the first available suspension line, holding it high above the head while holding the next consecutive suspension line with the foot.  The No. 3 person on the outside of the canopy and the No. 2 person on the inside will sweep or brush accumulated debris from the exposed canopy gore. (d)    As  each  gore  is  cleared  of  debris,  the  No.  1  person  will  continue  to  expose  the  next consecutive gore to the sweeping or brushing process until all gores are free of debris. (e)    Once  the  gore  sweeping  or  brushing  process  is  complete,  the  No.  2  person  will  exit  the canopy,  shut  down  the  pedestal  fan  and  continue  to  clear  accumulated  debris  from  the suspension lines and risers. (f) When all components are free of debris, the No. 1 person will S-fold the canopy, suspension lines and risers into a deployment bag, while the No. 2 person holds the bag open. CAUTION Prolonged   exposure   to   direct   sunlight   will   cause   extensive   damage   to   fabric materials. b.    Airing.    Where  dampness  and  mildew  are  common,  air  delivery  equipment  will  be  aired  more frequently.    Parachutes  that  have  been  previously  packed  or  are  unpacked,  which  have  been  subjected  to conditions of dampness or mildew, will be aired for a period of at least 6 hours prior to being repacked.  Air delivery items may be aired either indoors or outdoors in dry weather.  However, fabric items will not be aired in direct  sunlight.    Airing  may  be  accomplished  by  suspending  or  elevating  the  applicable  item(s)  in  a  manner which   would   allow   entire   exposure   to   the   circulation   of   air.      Outside   facilities   used   for   the   shakeout   of parachutes may be used for the airing of air delivery equipment if weather conditions permit.  If the shakeout facilities are inadequate for airing, the applicable item(s) may be suspended or elevated at several points or by draping over suitable objects which would not cause damage. 2-14







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