TM 10-1670-280-23&P 0010 00
UNIT MAINTENANCE
100-FOOT DIAMETER CARGO PARACHUTE
SALT-/FRESH-WATER CONTAMINATION TEST
0010 00-1
THIS TAKS COVERS:
Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
Laid out on packing table or other suitable surface.
Personnel Required
Two, 92R (10) Parachute Rigger
INSPECTION
Look for a white crystalline residue. If evidence of salt-/fresh-water contamination is found, refer to the
procedures detailed below:
Parachute Assembly Immersed in Salt-Water. If the parachute, or any of its components, has been
immersed in salt-water in excess of 24-hours it will be condemned. Additionally, if the parachute, or any of its
components, has been immersed in salt-water for a period less than 24-hours, but cannot be rinsed within 48-
hours after recover, it will also be condemned. However, if the cited time limitations can be met, then
immediately upon recovery, suspend or elevate the parachute assembly in a shaded area and allow it to drain
for at least 5-minutes. Do not attempt to wring the fabric or the suspension lines. Within 48-hours after
recovery, under the supervision of a qualified parachute rigger (92R), rinse the recovered parachute assembly
as follows:
1. Place the parachute assembly in a large watertight container filled with a suitable amount of fresh, clean
water to cover item(s).
CAUTION
Equipment made of cotton fabric immersed in salt-water is to be
condemned. Refer to WP 0009 00, INSPECTION, for equipment
disposition.
NOTE
If salt water-soaked assembly is too large to be placed in a rinsing
container, then the rinsing process will be affected by applying fresh,
clean water using a hose.
2. Agitate container contents by hand for 5-minutes.
3. Remove parachute assembly from container and suspend or elevate it in a shaded area, allowing a 5-
minute drainage period. Do not attempt to wring the fabric or the suspension lines.
4. Repeat procedures 1. through 3., above, twice, using fresh, clean water for each rinse.
