TM 10-1670-298-20&P
Table 2-1. Preventive Maintenance Checks and Services
Location of
Not Mission
Item No.
Interval
Item to
Procedure
Capable If:
Check/Service
1
Before
A-7A Cargo
Check for missing or defective parts; loose
INFORMATION
Sling
or broken stitches; frayed, worn or cut
FOR THIS
webbing; dirt, grease, foreign material,
COLUMN IS TO
rust or corrosion.
BE FURNISHED
BY THE GOVT.
2
Before
A-21 Cargo Bag
Check for missing parts, loose or broken stitches,
frayed, worn or cut webbing, holes, tears, foreign
material, rust or corrosion. Inspect release for dirt,
rust, corrosion, and other defects
3
Before
A-22 Cargo Bag
Check for missing parts, loose or broken stitches,
frayed, worn or cut webbing, holes, tears, foreign
material, rust, corrosion, cracked or broken plywood if
skid is used
4
Before
A-23 Cargo Bag
Check for missing parts, loose or
broken stitches,
frayed, worn or cut webbing, holes, tears, foreign
material, rust or corrosion.
NOTE
When a container is damaged beyond
repair, all hardware must be removed for
future use on other containers.
5
Before
Capsule, Cargo,
CTU-2/A
a. Hardware
Inspect hardware for damaged or loose nuts, bolts, or
washers, and tighten or replace as required.
b. Brackets
Inspect brackets Those that are slightly bent may be
straightened and reused, but cracked or severely
distorted brackets should be replaced Pay particular
attention to the dee ring assemblies.
c. Main and
Inspect for cracks In the supporting
Parachute
retainers, lugs, and shells Check for dents
Compartment
or distortion In the skin sufficiently large
Body
enough to alter aerodynamic effects, lessen
structural integrity, or Interfere with components
stored Inside Replace access plug In nose, if
necessary.
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