TM 10-1670-300-20&P
TO 14D1-2-469-2
NAVAIR 13-1-42
Section IV. UNIT MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
2-6. GENERAL. This section contains Unit Maintenance procedures for the Ancillary Equipment for Military
Free-fall System as authorized by the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC), Appendix B of this manual.
Procedures include instructions for inspecting, servicing, repairing and replacing assemblies and
subassemblies. All maintenance procedures in this section can be performed by one person unless otherwise
stated in the initial setup Read all WARNINGS, CAUTIONS, NOTES and instructions carefully before
attempting a procedure. Read and observe the WARNINGS at the front of this manual
Procedure
Paragraph
GENERAL ...........................................................................................................................2-6
INSPECTION AND DISPOSITION ......................................................................................2-7
AIRING................................................................................................................................2-8
CLEANING AND DRYING ...................................................................................................2-9
GENERAL MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES .....................................................................2-10
HELMET FREE-FALL PARACHUTISTS, TYPE I...............................................................2-11
HELMET, FREE-FALL PARACHUTISTS, TYPE II.............................................................2-12
GOGGLES ........................................................................................................................2-13
ALTIMETER ......................................................................................................................2-14
SLING ASSEMBLY, EQUIPMENT ATTACHING ...............................................................2-15
LINE, EQUIPMENT LOWERING .......................................................................................2-16
RELEASE ASSEMBLY, RIPCORD, AUTOMATIC, TYPE FF2...........................................2-17
2-7. INSPECTION AND DISPOSITION.
a.
Routine Inspection. A routine inspection is a visual check performed to ascertain the serviceability of
all visible components of each item of equipment. The inspection will be administered by a parachute rigger
prior to use. Equipment issued for an operation and not used will receive a routine inspection prior to being
placed into ready-for-issue storage.
b.
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 paragraphs
outline criteria applicable to accomplishing a technical/rigger-type inspection. It will be performed by a qualified
parachute rigger in accordance with AR 750-32.
(1) Inspection Intervals.
(a)
Upon initial receipt of procured equipment issued to a using unit by a supply source.
(b)
Immediately before equipment is packed or rigged for use in airdrop operations.
(c)
Before and after repairs or modifications are made.
(d)
At any other time as deemed necessary by the airdrop equipment maintenance officer.
(2) Inspection Function Requirement. Normally, a technical/rigger-type inspection will be performed 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
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