TM 10-1670-277-23&P 0008 00
UNIT MAINTENANCE
28-FOOT DIAMETER CARGO EXTRACTION PARACHUTE
CLEANING AND DRYING
0008 00-1
THIS TAKS COVERS:
Cleaning Fabric Items With Dishwashing Compound
Drying Fabric Items
Cleaning Metal Items
Rinsing Equipment Immersed in Salt-water
Rinsing Equipment Immersed in Fresh-water
INITIAL SETUP:
Materials/Parts
Cloth, Abrasive (Item 3, WP 0065 00)
Dishwashing Compound (Item 9, WP 0065 00)
Lubricant, Solid Film (Item 11, WP 0065 00)
Rag, Wiping (Item 15, WP 0065 00)
Tools
Brush, Scrub, Household (Item 2, WP 0056 00)
File, Flat (Item 4, WP 0056 00)
Equipment Condition
Laid out on packing table or other suitable surface.
Personnel Required
Two, 92R (10) Parachute Rigger
References
WP 0003 00, WP 0009 00, WP 0056 00, & WP 0057 00
CAUTION
If, during the cleaning, there exists a possibility that the substance to be
removed contains acid or some other equally destructive ingredient, the
item will be evacuated to intermediate maintenance activity for
determination as to the nature of the substance and item disposition. If
the substance cannot be identified or if normal repair procedures will not
eliminate all traces of chemical or acid damage, the applicable item will
be condemned.
NOTE
Cleaning of parachutes should be held to a minimum and should be
performed only when necessary to prevent malfunction or deterioration.
When a parachute contains debris, or when it is soiled by dirt, oil,
grease, rust, corrosion, or other foreign substances to such an extent
that cleaning is necessary, the cleaning should be performed manually
and should be limited to the soiled area only, unless the parachute has
been contaminated by water. The methods of cleaning must be
determined by the nature of the substance to be removed. Do not use
cleaning solvent to clean item soiled due to airsickness. Use a solution
of hand dishwashing compound and warm water to clean this type of
soiling.
CLEANING FABRIC ITEMS WITH A SOLUTION OF HAND DISHWASHING COMPOUND
Use dishwashing compound to clean fabric items as follows:
1. Gently brush with a soft bristle brush.
2. Spot clean with a solution of dishwashing compound.
