TM 10-1670-298-20&P
NOTE
·
Personnel other than parachute rigger personnel may assist in
the unpacking process of initially received airdrop equipment
as directed by the local airdrop equipment maintenance officer
However, the maintenance officer will insure that the entire
unpacking effort is conducted under the direct supervision of a
qualified parachute rigger.
·
Acceptance of new airdrop equipment from manufacturers is
based upon inspections made of sample lots which have been
randomly selected in accordance with military standards It is
incumbent upon using activity personnel to bear this
information in mind whenever equipment is placed In service.
·
Changes will sometimes evolve for the original design and
occasionally contractors are authorized deviations of material
and construction techniques. Airdrop equipment that has been
In the field cannot be expected to meet exact manufacturing
specifications; however, the equipment should closely reflect
desired design characteristics.
·
Since repairs, modifications, and/or changes can alter or
detract from the original configuration, such equipment shall
be air worthy, safe, and adequate for its intended use.
b.
Unpacking. Each component of the container delivery system is separately packaged in accordance with PPP-B-
636. Use care when unpacking equipment to avoid damage Save all containers, shipping cartons, and crates for
reuse when possible.
c.
Checking Unpacked Equipment.
(1) Inspect the equipment for damage incurred during shipment If the equipment has been damaged, report
damage on SF 364, Report of Discrepancy.
(2) Check the equipment against the packing slip to see if the shipment is complete. Report all discrepancies in
accordance with the instructions of DA Pam 738-750 or DA Pam 738-751, as applicable.
(3) Note damage on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet and initiate corrective
maintenance procedures in accordance with Section IV of this chapter.
d.
Processing Unpacked Equipment.
(1) The processing of unpacked airdrop equipment shall be accomplished only by a qualified parachute rigger.
(2) Check DA Pam 25-30 for Maintenance Work Orders (MWO) applicable to your equipment If any MWOs are
listed, check DA Form 2408-5, Equipment Modification Record, to see If MWOs have been applied to the
equipment. The MWO number will be shown near the equipment nomenclature label. If a current MWO is
listed in DA Pam 25-30, but there is no evidence that it has been applied to the equipment you are
processing, note the discrepancy on DA Form 2404, Equipment Inspection and Maintenance Worksheet.
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