TM 10-1670-287-23&P
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UNIT MAINTENANCE
MC-4 RAM AIR FREE-FALL PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM
MAIN CANOPY RELEASE RIPCORD AND HOUSING
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THIS TASK COVERS:
Replace
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Needle, Tacking (Item 29, WP 0063 00)
Shears (Item 39, WP 0063 00)
Tape Measure (Item 42, WP 0063 00)
Materials/Parts
Housing, Main Release, Long (Item 20 WP 0071 00)
Housing, Main Release, Short (Item 24, WP 0071 00)
Tape, Lacing and Tying (Item 33, WP 0076 00)
Personnel Required
92R (10) Parachute Rigger
Equipment Condition
Lay out on packing table or other
suitable area.
REPLACE
1. Pull main release ripcord from its keeper and remove ripcord from housings.
2. Carefully cut and remove tacking securing housings in harness keeper.
3. Remove short housing from keeper.
Riser Rings
Base Ring
Main Canopy
Release Ripcord
