TM 10-1670-298-20&P2.9 TECHNICAL/RIGGER-TYPEINSPECTION. A technical/rigger-type inspection is a complete and thoroughinspection of an individual airdrop item, including associated parts and components. The following criteria cites thespecifics applicable to accomplishing a technical/rigger-type inspection which will be performed by a qualified parachuterigger in compliance with AR 750-32.a.InspectionIntervals.(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 officerbInspectionFunctionRequirement. Normally, a technical/rigger-type inspection will be performed by airdropequipment maintenance personnel at a packing, rigging, or repair activity. The Inspection of initial receipt Itemswill be performed as a separate function from packing or rigging operations When the inspection is conducted ata packing or rigging activity, the Item to be inspected will be placed In proper layout on a packing table orsuitable sized floor area. Should defect or damage be discovered at any point during the Inspection, theinspection will be terminated and the applicable item will be processed and forwarded to a repair activity Therepair activity In turn will conduct a technical/rigger-type Inspection that will be performed by only thoseparachute rigger personnel cited in AR 750-32 Any defect noted during a unit maintenance level repair activityinspection which exceeds the capability of that activity will require the affected item to be evacuated to a directsupport maintenance function for further determination of economic repair and repair accomplishment, ifapplicable.c.Technical/Rigger-TypeInspectionProcedures(1) OverallInspection. An overall inspection will be made of parachutes and other airdrop equipment items toascertain the following:(a)AssemblyCompleteness. Insure that the applicable assembly is complete and that no componentsor parts are missing(b)OperationalAdequacy. Check the Item components and parts to insure proper assembly, whichincludes attachment and alignment, and that the assembled product functions in the prescribedmanner. Further insure that no stitch formation or sewn seam has been omitted, with particularattention directed to static lines, harnesses, risers, slings, extraction lines, adapter webs, andparachute canopies.(c)MarkingandPaint. Inspect each assembly and associated components for faded, Illegible,obliterated, or missing informational data, identification numbers, and warning marks Also checkfor chipped, worn, or peeled paint, as applicable.(d)ForeignMaterialandStains. Inspect each assembly and related components for the presence ofdirt or similar type foreign material. Also check for evidence of mildew, moisture, oil, grease, pitch,resin, or contamination of salt water.2-20
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