TM 10-1670-293-23&P
0006 00
T-10C/T-10D TROOP BACK PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY
PREVENTIVE MAINTENANCE CHECKS AND SERVICES (PMCS)
0006 00-1
GENERAL
The following describe PMCS procedures on the unit and direct support levels. The PMCS table has been
provided to ensure the T-10C/T-10D parachute is in proper operating condition, and ready for its primary
mission.
Frequency of Performing PMCS. PMCS will be performed before equipment is packed for use, during
modification and repair after use, or at any time deemed necessary by the air delivery equipment
maintenance officer.
PMCS Columnar Entries Table 1.
Item Number. The item number column shall be used as a source of the item number required for the
TM Number column on DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet), when
recording the results of the PMCS.
Interval. This column identifies the required PMCS interval.
Item to be inspected. Contains the common name of the item to be inspected.
Procedures. Provides a brief description of the procedures by which the checks are to be performed.
Item Number. The item number column shall be used as a source of the item number required for the TM
Number column on DA Form 2404 (Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet), when recording the
results of the PMCS.
Interval. This column identifies the required PMCS interval.
Item to be Inspected. Contains the common name of the item to be inspected.
Procedures. Provides a brief description of the procedures by which the checks are to be performed.
Recording Defects. All defects discovered during the inspection will be recorded using the applicable
specifics in DA Pamphlet 738-750, DA Pamphlet 738-751, and TB 43-0002-43.
Over Age Items. During any inspection, or at any time that an item is found to be over age (shelf/service-
life has expired as specified in TB 43-0002-43), the item will be removed from service, condemned, and
tagged, in accordance with DA PAM 738-751.
Conservation of Resources. To conserve time and labor, and to avoid evacuation to a direct support
maintenance activity, unit/detachment commanders may designate, in writing, rigger personnel to
accomplish classification inspection of over age air delivery equipment and the classification of Beyond
Economical Repair (BER) parachutes.
Inspection Function Requirement. Normally, air delivery equipment maintenance personnel at a packing,
rigging, or repair activi ty will perform a technical/rigger-type inspection. The inspection of initial receipt items
will be performed as a separate function from packing or rigging activity; the item to be inspected will be
placed in proper layout on a packing table or suitable sized floor area.
