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Inspection - TM-10-1670-282-23P_33
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TM-10-1670-282-23P Parachute Cargo Type: 34-Foot Diameter Model G-14 Low-Velocity Cargo Parachute NSN 1670-00-999-2608 Manual
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ARMY TM 10-1670-282-23&P AIR FORCE T.O.  13C5-30-2 NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-33 (c) Operational  adequacy.    Check  item  components  and  parts  to  ensure  proper  assembly,  which  includes attachment  and  alinement,  and  that  assembled  product  functions  in  prescribed  manner.    Further   ensure   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 DA PAM 738-751.  Subsequent work on the item will be performed at the maintenance level specified for the maintenance function in MAC, Section II, Appendix B of this manual. 2-19







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