TM 10-8400-203-23
1-7. INSPECTION/CLASSIFICATION PROCEDURES - Continued
Helmet, Combat Vehicle Crewmans; Chapter 4
LIN K33400
1.
Inspection Procedure:
a. Helmet shell - Inspect for cuts, blisters, delamination, chipped paint, pitting, indentations, damaged straps,
loose or missing hardware.
b. Rubber edging - Inspect for cuts, tears, and that edging is bonded to shell.
c. Helmet liner - Inspect for torn cloth, cut or damaged parts, loose or damaged straps or hardware.
d.
Foam rubber - Inspect for tears, odor, and separation of vinyl skin.
2. Classification:
code A.
New and unused items that possess original appearance and serviceability.
Code B.
Items that are not suitable for Code A but are clean and undamaged.
Code F. Unserviceable rubber edging that can be repaired by bonding the edging to the helmet shell edge or by
bonding the appropriate length of new rubber edging to the helmet shell to replace a section of dam-
aged edging. Maximum of three repairs per item.
Code H. Unserviceable items that are obviously scrap or cannot meet the criteria for Code F.
Helmet, Ground Troops’ - parachutists
No Assigned LIN
1.
Inspection Procedure: Inspect the helmet for split or cut rubber edging, chipped paint, loose or missing hardware
on suspension system or chin strap. Inspect suspension band for tears, pulled or ripped stitching, and for cleanli-
ness.
2. Classification:
Code A.
New and unused items possessing original appearance and serviceability.
Code B. Used items that are not suitable for Code A but are clean, serviceable and have only minor scratches
or abrasions on the helmet. There is no limitation on length of scratches or size of abrasions.
Code F. Unserviceable items that can be repaired by replacing missing hardware, suspension and chin
straps, rubber edging and by repairing chipped paint areas on helmet.
Code H. Unserviceable items that cannot meet the criteria for Code F or are damaged beyond one layer of
Kevlar material.
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