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SLACK CHECKER INSPECTION (AR2 Reserve Mounted ONLY) CONT.
EQUIPMENT DISPOSITION - TM-10-1670-287-23P_121

TM-10-1670-287-23P MC-4 RAM Air Free-Fall Personnel Parachute System NSN 1670-01-306-2100 Manual
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TM 10-1670-287-23&P 0011 00 0011 00-8 8.    The  rigger  shall  record  satisfactory  completion  of  inspection  with  the  slack  checker  in  the  main parachute log record book  (DA Form 3912).  The slack checker test will be annotated in the JUMP, INSPECTION AND REPACK DATA section, in the area marked BAG NUMBER as follows:  “SC Test PASS/FAIL”. IN-STORAGE INSPECTION   An in-storage inspection is a physical check conducted on a random sample of air delivery equipment that is located in storage.  The purpose of the inspection is to ensure 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 that 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.   Only parachute rigger personnel designated by the local parachute maintenance officer will conduct in- storage inspections. EQUIPMENT DISPOSITION Air delivery equipment may be rendered unserviceable by either normal fair wear or by aging, and will be subsequently be repaired, modified, or condemned, as appropriate.  Equipment that is uneconomically repairable (outdated) will be condemned.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 that 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 the applicable supporting technical publication. 2.    Parachutes with exhausted age or service life.  Any parachute component or air delivery equipment whose age or service life has expired as specified in TB 43-0002-43 will be removed from service, condemned and tagged as prescribed by DA PAM 738-751. 3.    Disposition of condemned air deliver equipment.  Condemned equipment, other than fatality parachutes, will be removed from service and disposed of in accordance with current directives listed in this WP. 4.    Rejected equipment.  Equipment which, prior to use, is deemed unserviceable for use will be reported in an EIR in accordance with DA PAM 738-750, as authorized by AR 750-1.  Each applicable item that is defective will be held and safeguarded pending receipt of disposition instructions from the National Maintenance Point (NMP).  In all instances, EIR exhibit material will be handled as prescribed in DA PAM 738-750.  If the quality or the serviceability of an item is questionable, clarification and assistance may be obtained by contacting Commander, US Army Soldier and Biological Chemical Command, ATTN: AMSSB-RIM-E (N), Kansas Street, Natick, MA 01760-5052.







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