ARMY TM 10-1670-282-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5302
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-33
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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.
Section II. SERVICE UPON RECEIPT
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Initial Receipt ............................................................................................................................................2-2
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Receipt of Used Parachute .......................................................................................................................2-7
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After-Use Receipt .....................................................................................................................................2-7
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Checking Unpacked Equipment After Shipment ......................................................................................2-8
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Initial Receipt. The following describes the procedures for processing parachutes upon initial receipt.
a.
General Procedures for Air Delivery Equipment. When the 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 2-13. Upon completion of the inspection, the item(s) will be tagged as prescribed in DA PAM 738-
751. Serviceable equipment may then be entered either into storage or into use in airdrop operations, as applicable. An
unserviceable item will be held and reported in accordance with DA PAM 738-750.
b.
Inspection Personnel. Personnel other than parachute rigger personnel may assist in the unpacking process of
initially received parachutes as directed by the local air delivery 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
ConfigurationICondition. 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 contracts are authorized to make deviations in material and construction
techniques. Air delivery 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 10-42 or DA Form 3912 is a history-type
maintenance document which accompanies the parachute canopy and pack 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 the riser upon receipt by a using unit. However, N 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
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