TM 10-1670-296-20&P 0009 00
UNIT MAINTENANCE
ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT FOR LOW VELOCITY AIR DROP SYSTEMS (LVADS)
SALT-/FRESH-WATER CONTAMINATION TEST
0009 00-1
THIS TASK COVERS:
Inspection
INITIAL SETUP:
Equipment Condition
Laid out on packing table or other suitable surface.
Personnel Required
Two, 92R (10) Parachute Rigger
References
WP 0003 00; WP 0007 00: WP 0064 00
INSPECTION
Look for a white crystalline residue. If evidence of salt-/fresh-water contamination is found, refer to the
procedures detailed below:
Rinsing Equipment Immersed in Salt-Water. If the fabric items, or any of its components, has been
immersed in salt-water in excess of 24-hours it will be condemned. Additionally, if the fabric items, or any of
its components, has been immersed in salt-water for a period less than 24-hours, but cannot be rinsed within
48-hours after recover, it will also be condemned. However, if the cited time limitations can be met, then
immediately upon recovery, suspend or elevate the fabric items in a shaded area and allow it to drain for at
least 5-minutes. Do not attempt to wring the fabric. Within 48-hours after recovery, under the supervision of
a qualified parachute rigger (92R), rinse the recovered items. Items found or known to be contaminated are
to be cleaned in the following manner:
1. Place equipment in a large watertight container filled with a suitable amount of fresh, clean water to cover
item(s).
CAUTION
Equipment made of cotton fabric immersed in salt-water is to be
condemned. Refer to WP 0007 00, INSPECTION, for equipment
disposition.
NOTE
If salt water-soaked equipment is too large to be placed in a rinsing
container, then the rinsing process will be affected by applying fresh,
clean water using a hose on the item.
2. Agitate container contents by hand for 5-minutes.
3. Remove item(s) from container and suspend or elevate equipment in a shaded area, allowing a 5-minute
drainage period. Do not attempt to wring equipment fabric.
4. Repeat procedures 1. through 3., above, twice, using fresh, clean water for each rinse.
