TM 10-1670-298-20&Pc. EquipmentofDoubtfulServiceability. Equipment which has had previous use and has not exceeded normal fairwear or aging criteria, but of which further serviceability Is doubtful, will be tagged as prescribed in TB 750-126. Inaddition, the equipment will be reported in an Equipment Improvement Recommendation (EIR) In accordance with TM38-750 and AR 750-1. The item(s) in question will be held as EIR exhibit material as outlined in TM 38-750 pendingreceipt of disposition instructions from the National Maintenance Point (NMP) A maintenance activity holding EIR exhibitmaterial will not tamper with the applicable item(s) or make any attempt to ascertain cause factors. Unnecessaryhandling of EIR exhibit material may disturb or alter peculiar aspects of the affected item(s) which might affect thejudgment of engineering personnel who have the responsibility for final evaluation of EIR actionsd. EquipmentImmersedInSaltWater. Any airdrop item constructed from cotton material that has been immersed insalt water will be condemned. Cotton thread used for tacking and sewing on nylon parachute packs which have beenimmersed in salt water will only be replaced when there s visible evidence of deterioration such as extreme discolorationor indications of broken thread. Any airdrop equipment constructed of nylon or rayon material that has been immersed insalt water in excess of 24 hours will be condemned. Additionally, any nylon or rayon airdrop item that has been immersedin salt water for a period less than 24 hours, but which cannot be rinsed within 48 hours after recovery will also becondemned However, if the cited time limitations can be met, then immediately upon recovery, suspend or elevate therecovered equipment in a shaded area and allow the item(s) to drain for at least 5 minutes Do not attempt to wring theequipment fabric or, if applicable, the suspension lines. Within 48 hours after recovery, under the supervision of aqualified parachute rigger (43E), rinse the recovered equipment as follows-(1) Place the equipment in a large water-tight container filled with a suitable amount of fresh, clean water to cover the item(s).NOTEIf salt water-soaked equipment is too large to be placed Into a rinsingcontainer, then the rinsing process will be effected by applying fresh,clean water to the item using a hose.(2) Agitate the container contents by hand for 5 minutes(3) Remove the item(s) from the container and suspend or elevate the equipment in a shaded area, allowing a5-minute drainage period Do not attempt to wring the equipment fabric or, if applicable, the suspension lines.(4)Repeat the procedures in (1) through (3) above twice, using fresh, clean water for each rinse.(5) After the third rinse, allow the equipment to drain thoroughly Upon completion of draining, dry theequipment in accordance with procedures in paragraph 2 12.(6) When dried, perform a technical/rigger-type inspection of the Item(s) Corroded metal components, orcorrosion-stained fabrics or suspension lines will be either repaired or replaced as prescribed by the applicable equipmentMaintenance Allocation Chart (MAC).e. EquipmentImmersedinFreshWater. Any airdrop equipment that has been immersed In a fresh water lake, river,or stream will not require rinsing unless It has been ascertained that the water is dirty, oily, or otherwise contaminated.Procedures for handling a fresh water immersed Item are as follows'(1) ContaminatedFreshWater. If airdrop equipment has been immersed In contaminated fresh water, rinse,dry, and, if applicable, repair the Item(s) using the procedures In paragraph d. above.(2) UncontaminatedFreshWater. If airdrop equipment has been immersed in uncontaminated fresh water, theitem(s) will be cleaned and dried as outlined in paragraph 2.12. Minor discoloration of fabric items resulting fromimmersion in uncontaminated fresh water may occur No attempt should be made to eliminate a minor discoloration as aslight discoloring is preferable to employing vigorous techniques that may damage the fabric. Small stains caused bypetroleum products or blood will be removed using spot-cleaning procedures in paragraph 2.12.2-29
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