ARMY TM 10-1670-276-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-29-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-29
2-2.
Special Tools, TMDE and Support Equipment. Special Tools, TMDE and Support Equipment
are not required
2-3.
Repair Parts. Repair parts are listed and Illustrated in Appendix C of this manual
Section II. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT
Paragraph
Page
2-4
Initial Receipt...............................................................................................................................2-2
2-5
Receipt of Used Parachute ..........................................................................................................2-7
2-6
After-Use Receipt ........................................................................................................................2-7
2-7
Checking Unpacked Equipment After Shipment...........................................................................2-8
2-4. Initial Receipt. The following describes the procedures for processing parachutes upon initial receipt
a
General Procedures for Air Delivery Equipment. When the 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 DA PAM 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 air delivery 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 contracts are authorized to make deviations
in material and construction techniques. Air delivery equipment that has been In the held 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 airworthy, 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 canopy and pack assemblies through the period of
service of the Individual assembly. The log record provides a means of recording maintenance actions performed
on a parachute canopy 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 canopy 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
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