ARMY TM 10-1670-294-23&P
AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-33-2
NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-34
2-2. 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 ..........................................................................................................
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2-5
Receipt of Used Parachute .....................................................................................
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After-Use Receipt ...................................................................................................
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2-7
Checking Unpacked Equipment After Shipment......................................................
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2-4. 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 The Army Aviation Systems Maintenance (Aviation) 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. Configuration/Condition. 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 upon receipt by a
using unit. However, if 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 prepared log record will not be removed or separated from a parachute, and especially
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