TM 10-1670-287-23&P
0006 00
MC-4 RAM AIR FREE-FALL PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM
ASSEMBLY MAIN PARACHUTE
0006 00-1
THIS TASK COVERS:
Ripcord Test
Layout
Attachment of Canopy to Risers
Application of Markings
Attachment of Control Lines to Control Toggles
Attachment of Pilot Chute, Bridle Line,
and Deployment Bag
Attachment of Risers to
Harness/Container
Canopy Trim Check
Spanwise Line Check
INITIAL SETUP:
Personnel Required
92R(10) Parachute Rigger
92R(20) Parachute Rigger
Tools
Brush, Stenciling (Item 5, WP 0063 00)
Inspection Kit, Ripcord (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)
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)
Equipment Condition
Stretch canopy and suspension lines full length
in packing area.
RIPCORD GRIP TEST
1. Perform a ripcord test as follows:
a. Insert ½-inch of locking pin end into hole of 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
Pin Hole
Fixed Test
Block
Locking
Pin
Ripcord
Cable
Ripcord Grip
7-Pound
Weight
Test
Gauge
Hole
Test
Gauge
Locking Pin
Fixed
Wooden
Blocks
A. TESTING LOCKING PIN
WITH TEST BLOCK
B. TESTING LOCKING PIN
WITH GAUGE BLOCK
A
B
