MIL-DTL-87929D
APPENDIX J
WARNING
When an abnormal condition is noted and pertinent procedures contained
herein do not speciically relate to the noted irregularity, work shall
be stopped and technically qualiied guidance shall be obtained before
continuing the operation.
J.3.2.2 Inspection periods. Inspection intervals will be provided by the acquiring activity. A table,
specifying the intervals between inspections for each activity assigned to the care of the parachute, shall be
furnished. The table shall specify complete inspection of the parachute prior to service packing for use,
(interval) Day Periodic External Inspection, (interval) Day Periodic Complete Inspection.
J.3.2.2.1 Inspection prior to packing. A statement shall be provided covering the extent of inspection
required prior to packing of the parachute.
J.3.2.2.2 (Interval) day periodic external inspection. Detailed instructions shall be provided covering
inspections of external parts of the packed parachutes in service, stored or installed in aircraft. Instructions
shall specify requirements for processing a complete inspection if results of the external inspection
indicates the need.
J.3.2.2.3 (Interval) day periodic complete inspection. It shall be stated that all packed parachutes shall be
unpacked, completely inspected and repacked at least once every (interval) days, or more if conditions warrant.
J.3.2.3 Prelight inspection. Instructions shall be provided covering prelight inspection of the parachute,
including necessary data for adequate inspection of the automatic or mechanical devices if incorporated in
the parachute design.
J.3.2.4 Complete inspection procedures. A brief statement shall be provided covering the extent of
inspection required at each echelon of maintenance. Subsequent paragraphs and illustrations shall provide
detailed instructions for complete inspection of each major component, including operational inspection of
applicable automatic or mechanical devices, and extent and types of damage, or extent of wear, that require
repair or replacement. Damage not requiring repair shall not be illustrated.
J.3.3 Repair procedures WP.
Instructions for repair of the major components of the parachute shall
be provided.
J.3.3.1 Estimated cost of repair. Instructions shall be furnished for determining economical repair costs for
reconditioning the parachute. The text shall be supplemented with tables showing percentage of cost for new
parts to be expected for repairs, and estimated costs for signiicant repairs, such as splicing, patching, etc.
J.3.3.2 Detailed repair procedures. Instructions shall be provided for repair or replacement of worn or
damaged components which comprise the parachute. A materials table shall cite applicable military
speciications and shall be furnished in the following format:
Parachute Component Repair or Replacement
Component
Item
Material
Speciication
J.3.3.3 Cleaning. Minimum instructions shall be provided for removal of loose foreign matter from the
parachute. Reference shall be made to the manual that provides detailed cleaning.
J.3.3.4 Testing. Instructions covering functional testing of the parachute shall be included. Remedial action
shall be described for failures of the parachute to meet the tests.
J.3.4 Packing procedures WP. Detailed instructions for assembling and packing the parachute shall be
furnished. Information shall be presented under the following headings, and any additional headings
deemed essential:
J.3.4.1 Facilities and equipment. Data shall be provided regarding facilities, space, tables, and other
major equipment, required to accomplish packing.
J.3.4.2 Packing. Detailed procedures shall be provided covering the proper layout of the parachute,
assembly of each component, folding, packing, and other procedures required for inal preparation of the
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