TM 10-1670-298-20&P
2.9 TECHNICAL/RIGGER-TYPE INSPECTION. A technical/rigger-type inspection is a complete and thorough
inspection of an individual airdrop item, including associated parts and components. The following criteria cites the
specifics applicable to accomplishing a technical/rigger-type inspection which will be performed by a qualified parachute
rigger in compliance with AR 750-32.
a.
Inspection Intervals.
(1) Upon initial receipt of procured equipment issued to a using unit by a supply source.
(2) Immediately before equipment is packed or rigged for use In airdrop operations.
(3) Before and after repairs or modifications are made.
(4) At any time as deemed necessary by the airdrop equipment maintenance officer
b
Inspection Function Requirement. Normally, a technical/rigger-type inspection will be performed by airdrop
equipment maintenance personnel at a packing, rigging, or repair activity. The Inspection of initial receipt Items
will be performed as a separate function from packing or rigging operations When the inspection is conducted at
a packing or rigging activity, the Item to be inspected will be placed In proper layout on a packing table or
suitable sized floor area. Should defect or damage be discovered at any point during the Inspection, the
inspection will be terminated and the applicable item will be processed and forwarded to a repair activity The
repair activity In turn will conduct a technical/rigger-type Inspection that will be performed by only those
parachute rigger personnel cited in AR 750-32 Any defect noted during a unit maintenance level repair activity
inspection which exceeds the capability of that activity will require the affected item to be evacuated to a direct
support maintenance function for further determination of economic repair and repair accomplishment, if
applicable.
c.
Technical/Rigger-Type Inspection Procedures
(1) Overall Inspection. An overall inspection will be made of parachutes and other airdrop equipment items to
ascertain the following:
(a)
Assembly Completeness. Insure that the applicable assembly is complete and that no components
or parts are missing
(b)
Operational Adequacy. Check the Item components and parts to insure proper assembly, which
includes attachment and alignment, and that the assembled product functions in the prescribed
manner. Further insure that no stitch formation or sewn seam has been omitted, with particular
attention directed to static lines, harnesses, risers, slings, extraction lines, adapter webs, and
parachute canopies.
(c)
Marking and Paint. Inspect each assembly and associated components for faded, Illegible,
obliterated, or missing informational data, identification numbers, and warning marks Also check
for chipped, worn, or peeled paint, as applicable.
(d)
Foreign Material and Stains. Inspect each assembly and related components for the presence of
dirt or similar type foreign material. Also check for evidence of mildew, moisture, oil, grease, pitch,
resin, or contamination of salt water.
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