TM 10-1670-287-23&P 0005 00
MC-4 RAM AIR FREE-FALL PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY – RESERVE PARACHUTE
0005 00-1
THIS TASK COVERS:
Ripcord Test
Layout
Attachment of Canopy to Risers
Application of Markings
Installation of Safety Stow; Elastic Loop in
Deployment Bag
Attachment of Control Lines to Control
Toggles
Canopy Trim Check
Spanwise Line Check
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Brush, Stenciling (Item 5, WP 0063 00)
Inspection Kit, Ripcord Grip (Item 21, WP 0063 00)
Machine, Stencil Cutting (Item 26, WP 0063 00)
Needle, Tacking (Item 29, WP 0063 00)
Tape Measure (Item 42, WP 0063 00)
Wrench, 7/16-IN., Open-End (Item 45, WP 0063 00)
Equipment Condition
Stretch canopy and suspension lines full length in
packing area.
Personnel Required
92R(10) Parachute Rigger
92R(20) Parachute Rigger
Materials/Parts
Ink, Marking, Parachute (Item 25/26, WP 0076 00)
Stencil Board, Oiled (Item 31, WP 0076 00)
Tape, Lacing and Tying (Item 33, WP 0076 00)
Tape, Pressure-Sensitive, Yellow, ½-IN.
Wide (Item 38, WP 0076 00)
RIPCORD TEST
1. Perform a ripcord test as follows:
a. Insert ½-inch of a locking pin end into the hole of a fixed ripcord locking pin test block (as shown
in A below). Ensure the test block is firmly secured in the fixed position.
90°
(REF)
1/2 IN
1/16 IN
Ripcord Cable
Ripcord Grip
7-Pound
Weight
Locking Pin
Fixed Wooden
Blocks
A. TESTING LOCKING PIN
WITH TEST BLOCK.
B. TESTING LOCKING PIN
WITH GAUGE BLOCK.
A
B
Test Gauge
Pin Hole
Test Gauge Hole
Locking Pin
Fixed Test Block
