TM 1-1670-260-12&P
0027 00
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Table 1. Preventative Maintenance Checks and Services (Continued)
(1)
Group
Number
(2)
Component
to be Inspected
(3)
Interval
(4)
Inspection
(5)
Corrective Action
Before and
after each
use
Inspect canopy and lines for damage.
There shall be no torn material or broken
lines.
Repair or replace
drogue chute.
As required
Inspect stitching for looseness and
breaks. There shall be no unraveled
stitches or indication of breaks or tears.
Repair or replace
drogue chute.
0006
Drogue Chute
Before and
after each
use
Check swivel for freedom of movement.
Replace drogue
chute if swivel cannot
be made operable by
servicing.
Inspect blocks for fraying, crumbling, and
compression. Replace if more than 25%
of the material has been lost or the wedge
has been permanently compressed by
more than 25% of its nominal thickness.
Replace wedge block
assembly.
0007
Wedge Block
Assemblies
Before and
after each
use
Check for cleanliness, and serviceability.
Wash with soap and
water.
000701
All Wedge
Block Assembly
Cables.
Before and
after each
use
Inspect cable and loops for damage and
fraying.
Replace cable
assembly.
000701
All Wedge
Block Clips
Before and
after each
use
Inspect clips for positive closure and
deformation. There shall be no deformed
clips or clips that will not close.
Replace clips.
Before and
after each
use
Inspect for cracks, bends or deformation
in assembly main member and tubes.
There shall be no cracks, bends or
deformations present. Tube assemblies
must be able to be inserted into main
member and locked in place preventing
use.
Replace crossbar
assembly.
0008
Crossbar
Assembly
As required
Inspect foam fitting for presence of
deterioration that will prevent its use.
Replace crossbar assembly if foam fitting
not present or deteriorated beyond
usability.
Repair foam fitting or
replace crossbar
assembly.
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