TM 10-1670-201-23
T.O. 13C-1-41
NAVAIR 13-1-17
Equipment which has had previous use and has not
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exceeded normal fair wear or aging criteria, but of which
Remove the item (s) from the container and suspend or
further serviceability is doubtful. will be tagged as
elevate the equipment in a shaded area, allowing a 5-
prescribed in TB 750-126. In addition, the equipment
minute drainage period. Do not attempt to wring the
will be reported in an Equipment Improvement
equipment fabric or, if applicable, the suspension lines.
Recommendation (EIR) in accordance with TM 38-750
(4) Repeat the procedures in (1) through (3)
and AR 7501. The items in question will be held as EIR
above twice, using fresh, clean water for each rinse.
exhibit material as outlined in TM 38-750 pending
(5) After the third rinse, allow the equipment
receipt of disposition instructions from the National
to drain thoroughly. Upon completion of draining, dry
Maintenance Point (NMP). A maintenance activity
the equipment in accordance with procedures in
holding EIR exhibit material will not tamper with the
applicable item(s) or make any attempt to ascertain
(6) When dried, perform a technical / rigger-
cause factors. Unnecessary handling of EIR exhibit
type inspection of the item(s).
Corroded metal
material may disturb or alter peculiar aspects of the
components, or corrosion-stained fabrics or suspension
affected items(s) which might affect the judgement of
lines will be either repaired or replaced as prescribed by
engineering personnel who have the responsibility for
the applicable equipment Maintenance Allocation Chart
final evaluation of EIR actions.
(MAC).
f. Equipment Immersed in Salt Water. Any airdrop
(7) If the recovered equipment is a
item constructed from cotton material that has been
parachute, record the immersion, rinsing, and any
immersed in salt water will be condemned. Cotton
repairs in the individual parachute log record as outlined
thread used for tacking and sewing on nylon parachute
packs which have been immersed in salt water will only
g. Equipment Immersed in Fresh Water. Any
be replaced when there is visible evidence of
airdrop equipment that has been immersed in a fresh
deterioration such as extreme discoloration or
water lake, river, or stream will not require rinsing unless
indications of broken thread. Any airdrop equipment
it has been ascertained that the water is dirty, oily, or
constructed of nylon or rayon material that has been
otherwise contaminated. Procedures for handling a
immersed in salt water in excess of 24 hours will be
fresh water immersed item are as follows:
condemned. Additionally, any nylon or rayon airdrop
(1) Contaminated fresh water.
If airdrop
item that has been immersed in salt water for a period
less than 24 hours, but which cannot be rinsed within 48
equipment has been immersed in contaminated fresh
hours after recovery will also be condemned. However,
water, rinse, dry. and, if applicable, repair the item(s)
if the cited time limitations can be met, then
using the procedures in paragraph f above.
immediately upon recovery, suspend or elevate the
(2) Uncontaminated fresh water. If airdrop
recovered equipment in a shaded area and allow the
equipment has been immersed in uncontaminated fresh
item(s) to drain for at least 5 minutes. Do not attempt to
water, the item(s) will be cleaned and dried as outlined
wring the equipment fabric or, if applicable, the
in paragraph 2-24. Minor discoloration of fabric items
suspension lines. Within 48 hours after recovery, under
resulting from immersion in uncontaminated fresh water
the supervision of a qualified parachute rigger (43E),
may occur. No attempt should be made to eliminate a
rinse the recovered equipment as follows:
minor discoloration as a slight discoloring is preferable
(1) Place the equipment in a large water-tight
to employing vigorous techniques that may damage the
container filled with a suitable amount of fresh, clean
fabric. Small stains caused by petroleum products or
water to cover the item(s).
blood will be removed using spot-cleaning procedures in
NOTE
2-11.
Procedural Requirements for Personnel
If salt water-soaked equipment is too
Parachuting Mishaps/Malfunctions and Activity
large to be placed into a rinsing
Reporting.
container, then the rinsing process
Appropriate reports will be submitted in accordance
will be effected by applying fresh,
with AR 59-4.
clean water to the item using a hose.
(2) Agitate the container contents by hand for
5 minutes.
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