ARMY TM 10-1670-281-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-32-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-32
2-5. Receipt of Used Parachute. Upon initial receipt of used parachute proceed as follows:
a. Follow procedures given in paragraph 2-4a, and check each component for excessive wear and tear.
b. If defects of damages are discovered, process the parachute for maintenance at the maintenance
level assigned by the Maintenance Allocation Chart (Appendix B).
2-6. After-Use Receipt. When a parachute is received at the maintenance activity following its use during air
delivery, it must be given a shakeout and aired (para 2-11), and, if necessary, cleaned (para 2-12) before it can
be returned' o service. If a parachute is issued but not used, it does not need to be given a shakeout, however,
it must be aired if it has been subjected to conditions of dampness.
2-7. Checking Unpacked Equipment After Shipment.
a. Inspect equipment for damage incurred during shipment. If the equipment has been damaged, report
the damage on SF Form 364, Packing Improvement Report.
b. Check the equipment against the packing slip to see if the shipment is complete. Report all
discrepancies in accordance with the instructions in DA PAM 738-750.
c. Check to see whether the equipment has been modified.
Section III. ASSEMBLY
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Assembly of the 64-Foot Cargo Parachute .......................................................... 2-8
2-8. Assembly of the 64-Foot Cargo Parachute.
NOTE
The procedure for assembling components of the parachute is incorporated in
paragraphs 2-16 and 2-17.
SECTION IV. PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
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PMCS Procedures .............................................................................................. 2-8
2-9. PMCS Procedures. The following describe PMCS procedures on the unit and intermediate direct
support (DS) maintenance levels.
a. General. Table 2-1 lists preventive maintenance checks and services. The purpose of PMCS is to
assure that the 64-Foot Cargo parachute is operational.
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