TM 10-1670-280-23&P 0009 00
UNIT MAINTENANCE
100-FOOT DIAMETER CARGO PARACHUTE
INSPECTION
0009 00-1
THIS TASK COVERS:
Routine
Pack-In-Process
Technical/Rigger-Type
In-Storage
Equipment Disposition
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
Laid out on packing table or other suitable surface.
Personnel Required
92R (10) Parachute Rigger
References
DA PAM 738-751; TB 43-0002-43;
DA PAM 738-750; AR 750-1; WP 0009 00;
WP 0010 00; WP 0050 00
NOTE
For Army personnel, the In-Process Inspector (IP) qualifications will be
IAW AR 750-32.
ROUTINE INSPECTION
A routine inspection is a visual check performed to ascertain the serviceability of all visible components of a
parachute that is packed or rigged for use. The inspection will be made on all components that can be
inspected without opening the parachute pack. Prior to use, a parachute rigger will administer this inspection.
Parachutes issued for an airdrop operation, and not deployed, will receive a routine inspection prior to being
placed into a ready-for-issue storage.
PACK-IN-PROCESS INSPECTION
A pack-in-process inspection is performed at specified intervals during the packing of a parachute to ensure
that only authorized procedures and methods are being used. A parachute rigger, other than the packer or
rigger preparing the applicable equipment for use, will accomplish the inspection. The intervals at which the
inspection is performed are as follows:
1. After the canopy is placed in proper layout and the reefing line cutters are installed. (G-11B and G-11C
center line and temporary tie installed.)
2. After gore folding is completed, reefing line is installed and center line is installed (G-11B and G-11C).
3. After the canopy, suspension lines, connector links and riser ties are completed.
4. After the installation of breakcord tie (G-11D), stowing the canopy and arming the reefing line cutter.
5. After the first regular stow.
6. After the deployment bag is closed and suspension lines protector flap is laced.
