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2. Stored parachute assemblies will be secured from access by unauthorized personnel.
3. A parachute that is in storage, and is administered a cyclic repack and inspection, will not be exposed
to incandescent light or indirect sunlight for a period of more than 36-hours. In addition, exposure to
direct sunlight will be avoided entirely.
CONTINGENCY PARACHUTE STOCK (NON-DEPOT)
Cargo and cargo extraction parachutes specifically identified as PACKED FOR CONTINGENCY and
stored as contingency parachute stock separate from normal parachute stock will be repacked or
replaced, and a not to exceed a 36-month interval, provided the storage conditions are in accordance with
the following criteria:
1. Temperature is between 50 F and 95 F, with only occasional extremes from 40 F to 120 F.
2. Relative humidity is between 25 to 80%.
3. There are no rapid changes of temperature that would cause moisture condensation.
4. Equipment is stored at least 6-inches off the floor, 1-foot away from external walls and 4-feet below
the roof or ceiling, with ventilation alleys between stacks on all sides.
5. Stock is protected by covers from exposure to bright sunlight (doors, windows, skylight) and from
fluorescent lighting, if within 6-feet distance.
6. Measurements, inspection and records are maintained to show that the criteria are met.
7. Cargo and cargo extraction parachutes packed for non-depot contingency operations will be identified
by an entry made on the JUMP, INSPECTION, AND REPACK DATA page of each applicable
parachute log record. The statement PACKED FOR CONTINGENCY and the location of the
contingency stock will be stamped in the log record using red ink.
CONTINGENCY PARACHUTE STOCK (DEPOT)
Cargo and cargo extraction parachutes specifically identified as PACKED FOR CONTINGENCY and
stored as contingency parachute stock separate from normal parachute stock will be repacked or replaced
at an interval not to exceed 144-months provided the storage conditions are in accordance with the
following criteria:
1. Temperature is between 50 F and 95 F, with only occasional extremes from 40 F to 120 F.
2. Relative humidity is between 25 to 80%.
