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item(s) will be tagged as prescribed in DA PAM 738-
751. Serviceable equipment may then be entered either
into storage or into use in air delivery 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 aerial delivery equipment as
directed
by
the
local
air
delivery
equipment
maintenance officer. However, the maintenance officer
will ensure 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
contractors are authorized 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.
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