ARMY TM 10-1670-278-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-26-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-27
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 15-Foot Diameter Cargo Extraction Parachute. 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 2-9. 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 air delivery operations, as applicable. An unserviceable item will be held and reported in accordance with DA
PAM 738-750. Marine Corps users refer MCO 4855.10.
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 airworthy, safe, of the desired configuration, and adequate for intended use.
d.
Parachute Log Record. The Army Parachute Log Record DA Form 3912 is a history-type maintenance
document which accompanies the parachute canopy and deployment bag 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 a deployment bag 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 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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