ARMY TM 10-1670-278-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-26-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-27
CHAPTER 2
UNIT AND INTERMEDIATE DIRECT SUPPORT (DS)
MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS
Page
Section
I.
Repair Parts, Special Tools, Test Measurement and
Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) and Support Equipment ......................................................
2-1
Section
II.
Service Upon Receipt .........................................................................................................
2-2
Section
III.
Assembly .............................................................................................................................
2-8
Section
IV.
Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services (PMCS) ...................................................... 2-10
Section
V.
Unit and Intermediate Direct Support (DS)
Maintenance Procedures ..................................................................................................... 2-12
Section
VI.
Repair ................................................................................................................................. 2-47
Section
VII.
Preparation for Storage or Shipment ................................................................................... 2-124
OVERVIEW
This chapter contains information necessary to maintain the 15-Foot Diameter Extraction Parachute on the unit and
intermediate direct support (DS) maintenance levels in accordance with the Maintenance Allocation Chart for the
equipment. It includes the following:
a.
Procedures for processing a new or used parachute assembly upon receipt.
b.
Assembly of components prior to packing.
c.
Preventive maintenance procedures to ensure continued serviceability of all components.
d.
As-required inspections and maintenance procedures performed prior to packing such as shakeout and airing,
cleaning and drying, and acidity and salt-water contamination tests.
e.
Detailed packing procedure.
f.
Repair methods and repair or replacement procedures for all components of the parachute assembly.
Section I. REPAIR PARTS, SPECIAL TOOLS, TEST MEASUREMENT AND DIAGNOSTIC
EQUIPMENT (TMDE) AND SUPPORT EQUIPMENT
Paragraph
Page
2-1
Common Tools and Equipment ........................................ ...............................................
2-1
2-2
Special Tools, TMDE and Support Equipment ....................................... ..........................
2-1
2-3
Repair Parts ................................................................................................................... .
2-1
2-1. Common Tools and Equipment. For authorized common tools and equipment, refer to the Modified Table of
Organization and Equipment (MTOE) applicable to your unit, and appendix B, Section III of this manual.
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.
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