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Conduct Test
Conduct a 14-pound Minimum Ripcord Pull Test as Follows:
1. Place the handle cuff over the T-11R ripcord handle so that the grommets are below the handle and
centered.
2. While standing at the pack frame with the T-11R positioned for the pull test, carefully attach a 14-
pound weight to the ripcord handle cuff and very slowly remove your hand from under the weight to
allow the weight to be slowly transferred to the ripcord grip. Do not release the weight suddenly or let
it drop since this will invalidate the test. The weight must not completely withdraw the ripcord pins
from the soft loops and the ripcord handle completely from the pack tray.
3. If the 14-pound weight causes complete withdrawal of the ripcord pins and the ripcord handle,
conduct a retest. The retest must be performed five times. Conduct a retest by repacking the T-11R
IAW WP 0016 00 and repeat step 1.
4. Upon completion of the retest (five iterations), if the 14-pound weight does not withdraw the ripcord
pins and ripcord handle from the T-11R each of the five times, it passes the 14-pound ripcord pull
test.
5. If, during any one of the five retest iterations, the 14-pound weight causes complete withdrawal of the
ripcord pins and the ripcord handle, then remove the T-11R assembly, replacement pack tray or
ripcord handle (which ever is applicable), from service and follow instructions in step 6 below.
6. If the pack tray and ripcord handle are new (i,e. part of a T-11R assembly), or a new replacement
pack tray or handle, submit an Standard Form (SF) 368, Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR)
for the new items.
Conduct a 27-pound maximum ripcord pull test as follows:
1. Place the handle cuff over the T-11R ripcord handle so that the grommets are below the handle and
centered.
2. While standing at the pack frame with the T-11R positioned for the pull test, carefully attach a 27-
pound weight to the ripcord grip and very slowly remove your hands from under the weight to allow
the weight to be very slowly transferred to the ripcord grip. Do not release the weight suddenly or let
it drop since this will invalidate the test.
3. If the 27-pound weight does not withdraw the ripcord pins and handle, remove the weight and re-
inspect the ripcord pins and ripcord handle to ensure there are no bent pins. Ensure proper
alignment of the handle tuck tabs. Bent pins or misaligned tuck tabs can significantly increase the
ripcord withdrawal force. If ripcord pins and handle are serviceable, reseat the pins and tuck tabs and
conduct a retest.
4. The retest must be performed five times. Conduct retest by repacking the T-11R IAW WP 0016 00
and repeat step 1.
5. Upon completion of the retest (five iterations), if the 27-pound weight does withdraw the ripcord pins
and ripcord handle each of the five times, it passes the test.
6. If during any one of the five retest iterations the 27-pound weight does not withdrawal the ripcord pins
and ripcord handle, then remove the T-11R assembly, replacement pack tray or ripcord handle (which
ever is applicable), from service and follow instructions in step 7 below.
7. If the pack tray and ripcord handle are new (part of a T-11R assembly), or a new replacement pack
tray or handle, submit a PQDR for the new item.
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