ARMY TM 10-1670-275-23&P
AIR FORCE TO 13C5-25-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-26
Section II. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT
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Initial Receipt ................................................................................................
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Receipt of Used Parachute ............................................................................
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After-Use Receipt ..........................................................................................
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Checking Unpacked Equipment After Shipment ............................................
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2-4. Initial Receipt. The following describes the procedures for processing parachutes upon initial receipt.
a. General Procedures for Air Delivery Equipment. When air delivery equipment is initially procured
from a supply source and issued to a using unit, the item(s) will be unpacked from the shipping container(s) and
inspected by a qualified parachute rigger (MOS 43E). The inspection performed will be a technical/rigger-type
which will be conducted as outlined in paragraph 2-13. Upon completion of the inspection, the item(s) will be
tagged as prescribed in TB 750-126. Serviceable equipment may then be entered either into storage or into
use in airdrop operations, as applicable. An unserviceable item will be held and reported in accordance with
DA PAM 738-750.
b. Inspection Personnel. Personnel other than parachute rigger personnel may assist in the unpacking
process of initially received parachutes as directed by the local airdrop equipment maintenance officer.
However, the maintenance officer will insure that the entire unpacking effort Is conducted under the direct
supervision of a qualified rigger (MOS 43E).
c. Configuration/Condition. Acceptance of new equipment from the manufacturer is based upon
inspections made of sample lots which have been randomly selected in accordance with military standards. It
is incumbent upon the using activity personnel to bear this in mind whenever equipment is first placed in
service. Changes will sometimes evolve from the original equipment design and sometimes contractors are
authorized deviations In material and construction techniques. Airdrop equipment that has been in the field
cannot be expected to meet exacting manufacturing specifications; however, the equipment should closely
reflect desired design characteristics. Since repairs, modifications, and/or changes can alter or detract from the
configuration originally desired, such equipment shall be air worthy, safe, of the desired configuration, and
adequate for intended use.
d. Parachute Log Record. The Army Parachute Log Record DA Form 10-42 or DA Form 3912 is a history-type
maintenance document which accompanies the parachute assembly through the period of service of the
individual assembly. The log record provides a means of recording maintenance actions performed on a
parachute assembly. Normally, a log record is initiated and attached to the riser upon receipt by a using unit.
However, if the item is subjected to alteration or modification by a maintenance activity during the interim
period from date of manufacture to receipt by a using unit, the log record will be prepared by the activity
performing the maintenance function. Once initiated, a log record will be attached to and contained in an
affixed parachute log record/inspection data pocket until such time as the parachute assembly is destroyed or
rendered unfit for further use or repair. Additionally, should an item that requires a log record be transferred
from one unit to another, the log record for the parachute assembly will accompany the item in the transfer
action. A prepared log record will not be removed or separated from a parachute, and especially a packed
parachute, except as directed by the local airdrop equipment maintenance activity officer. A log record which
is illegible, lost, damaged, soiled, or precludes further entries due to lack of space will be replaced upon the
next repack or inspection, as applicable, with a serviceable item from stock.
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