TM 10-1670-287-23&P
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MC-4 RAM AIR FREE-FALL PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM
INSPECTION
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THIS TASK COVERS:
Routine
Pack-In-Process
Technical/Rigger-Type
3-Ring Release Riser Inspection
Slack Checker
In-Storage
Equipment Disposition
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
Packed.
Personnel Required
92R (10) Parachute Rigger
92R (20) Parachute Rigger
References
DA PAM 738-751
TB 43-0002-43
DA PAM 738-750
AR 750-1
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 issue, a parachute rigger will administer this inspection. Personnel parachutes issued for an air
delivery operation and not deployed will receive a routine inspection prior to being placed into 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:
NOTE
For Army personnel, the In-Process Inspector (IP) qualifications are
IAW AR 750-32.
TECHNICAL/RIGGER-TYPE INSPECTION PROCEDURES
Perform inspection as follows:
1. Overall inspection. An overall inspection will be made on the MC-4 parachute to ascertain the
following:
