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c. Equipment of Doubtful Serviceability. Equipment which has had previous use and has not exceeded normal fair
wear or aging criteria, but of which further serviceability Is doubtful, will be tagged as prescribed in TB 750-126. In
addition, the equipment will be reported in an Equipment Improvement Recommendation (EIR) In accordance with TM
38-750 and AR 750-1. The item(s) in question will be held as EIR exhibit material as outlined in TM 38-750 pending
receipt of disposition instructions from the National Maintenance Point (NMP) A maintenance activity holding EIR exhibit
material will not tamper with the applicable item(s) or make any attempt to ascertain cause factors. Unnecessary
handling of EIR exhibit material may disturb or alter peculiar aspects of the affected item(s) which might affect the
judgment of engineering personnel who have the responsibility for final evaluation of EIR actions
d. Equipment Immersed In Salt Water. Any airdrop item constructed from cotton material that has been immersed in
salt water will be condemned. Cotton thread used for tacking and sewing on nylon parachute packs which have been
immersed in salt water will only be replaced when there s visible evidence of deterioration such as extreme discoloration
or indications of broken thread. Any airdrop equipment constructed of nylon or rayon material that has been immersed in
salt water in excess of 24 hours will be condemned. Additionally, any nylon or rayon airdrop item that has been immersed
in salt water for a period less than 24 hours, but which cannot be rinsed within 48 hours after recovery will also be
condemned However, if the cited time limitations can be met, then immediately upon recovery, suspend or elevate the
recovered equipment in a shaded area and allow the item(s) to drain for at least 5 minutes Do not attempt to wring the
equipment fabric or, if applicable, the suspension lines. Within 48 hours after recovery, under the supervision of a
qualified 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).
NOTE
If salt water-soaked equipment is too large to be placed Into a rinsing
container, 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 a
5-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 the
equipment in accordance with procedures in paragraph 2 12.
(6) When dried, perform a technical/rigger-type inspection of the Item(s) Corroded metal components, or
corrosion-stained fabrics or suspension lines will be either repaired or replaced as prescribed by the applicable equipment
Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC).
e. Equipment Immersed in Fresh Water. 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) Contaminated Fresh Water. 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) Uncontaminated Fresh Water. If airdrop equipment has been immersed in uncontaminated fresh water, the
item(s) will be cleaned and dried as outlined in paragraph 2.12. Minor discoloration of fabric items resulting from
immersion in uncontaminated fresh water may occur No attempt should be made to eliminate a minor discoloration as a
slight discoloring is preferable to employing vigorous techniques that may damage the fabric. Small stains caused by
petroleum products or blood will be removed using spot-cleaning procedures in paragraph 2.12.
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