ARMY TM 10-1670-271-23&P
AIR FORCE TO 14D1-2-464-2
MARINE CORPS TM 01136B-23&P/1
(5) Note page. A page is provided at the back of a parachute log record to accommodate recording of
additional data pertinent to the serviceability of a parachute canopy assembly (figure 2-6). This shall also
include the month and year the item was placed in service.
Figure 2-6. Data Entries for a Log Record Note Page.
2-5. Receipt of Used Parachute. Upon initial receipt of used parachute proceed as follows:
a. Follow procedures given in paragraph 2-4a, and check each component for excessive wear and tear.
b If defects or damages are discovered, process the parachute for maintenance at the maintenance
level assigned by the MAC (Appendix B).
2-6. After-Use Receipt. When a parachute is received at the maintenance activity following Its use by the
parachutist during air delivery, it must be given a shakeout and aired (para 2-11), and if necessary, cleaned
(para 2-12) before it can be returned to service. If a parachute is issued but is not used, it does not need to be
given a shakeout, however, it must be given a routine inspection by a qualified parachute rigger.
Section III. ASSEMBLY
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Assembling the T-10B Parachute ................................................................... 2-7
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Adapting the T-10B Parachute Harness to Open-Circuit
Scuba Equipment ........................................................................................... 2-10
2-7. Assembling the T-10B Parachute. When the parachute is received from the supply activity and before it
is packed for use, the components must be assembled. This must be accomplished during the layout of the
parachute (para 2-16c). If, in assembling components, any component is found to be defective, the parachute
must be processed for repair. Place the components on a packing table and obtain proper layout of the canopy
assembly, then assemble components as follows.
a. T-10B Harness. Attach the harness to the pack tray as follows:
(1) Place the pack tray on table with back strap retainers and keepers up, and with end flap containing
the static line slack retainer toward apex end of table.
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