TM 10-1670-269-23&P
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0029 00-1
UNIT MAINTENANCE
24-FOOT DIAMETER TROOP CHEST RESERVE (T-10R) PARACHUTE AND THE MIRPS
RIPCORD ASSEMBLY
THIS SECTION COVERS:
Replace
Test
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Inspection Kit, Ripcord Grip (Item 12, WP 0044 00)
Materials/Parts
Tape, Pressure-Sensitive, Blue, ½-IN Wide (Item 32, WP 0057 00)
Tape, Pressure-Sensitive, Yellow, ½-IN Wide (Item 31, WP 0057 00)
Personnel Required
92R (10) Parachute Rigger
REPLACE
Replace with a new like item from stock.
TEST
1. Perform a ripcord locking pin test on the T-10R and MIRPS ripcord grip as follows:
a. Insert ½-inch of each locking pin end into hole of a fixed ripcord locking pin test. Ensure the block
is firmly secured in the fixed position.
b. Suspend a 7-pound weight from the ripcord grip handle, exercising care to apply the load
gradually without impact. The hands or lifting device, as applicable, must be fully removed from
the weight.
7-POUND
WEIGHT
FIXED TEST BLOCK
LOCKING PIN
T-10R RIPCORD GRIP
MIRPS RIPCORD GRIP
