TM 10-1670-296-20&P 0027 00
UNIT MAINTENANCE
ANCILLARY EQUIPMENT FOR LOW VELOCITY AIR DROP SYSTEMS (LVADS)
TYPE IV LINK COVER
0027 00-1/(2 Blank)
THIS TASK COVERS:
Inspect
Replace
Materials/Parts
Cord, Nylon, Type III (Item 7, WP 0125 00)
Cover, Link, Type IV (Item 1, WP 0083 00)
Tools
Knife, Hot Metal (Item 18, WP 0064 00)
Shears (Item 42, WP 0064 00)
Personnel Required
92R (10) Parachute Rigger
Equipment Condition
Removed from the cargo parachute
linkage.
References
WP 0005 00; WP 0007 00
NOTE
No longer authorized for LVAD after 31 December 2003.
INSPECT
Perform a technical/rigger-type inspection of the type IV link cover in accordance with WP 0007 00 and Table
1, WP 0005 00.
REPLACE
1. Replace a defective drawstring cord.
a.
Cut the overhand knot on the defective cord.
b.
Slide the damaged cord out of the sewn channel.
c.
Cut a 24- or 28-inch length of type III nylon cord as applicable and sear both ends. Make sure that
the seared edge is not sharp or lumpy.
d.
Insert one end of the replacement cord into the sewn channel. Make sure that the ends are even.
e.
Tie the loose ends of the cord together with an overhand knot.
2. Replace an unserviceable type IV link cover with a serviceable item from stock.
END OF WORK PACKAGE
