## SUPPORTING INFORMATION MC-4 RAM AIR FREE-FALL PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM PREPARATION FOR STORAGE 

## THIS TASK COVERS: 

x Storage Criteria 

x General Storage Requirements 

x Storage Specifics for Parachutes 

x In-Storage Inspection 

## INITIAL SETUP: 

## Equipment Condition 

Unpacked. 

## STORAGE CRITERIA 

## Personnel Required 

92R (10) Parachute Rigger 

Administrative storage of the MC-4 Ram Air Personnel Parachute System will be accomplished in accordance with AR 750-1, and the instructions furnished below. 

## GENERAL STORAGE REQUIREMENTS 

To ensure that serviceability standards of the stored parachute assembly are maintained, every effort will be exerted to adhere to the following general storage requirements: 

1. When available, a heated building should be used to store parachutes. 

2. Parachutes will be stored in a dry, well-ventilated location and protected from pilferage, dampness, fire, dirt, insects, rodents, and direct sunlight. 

3. Parachutes will not be stored in a manner which would prevent ventilation or interfere with light fixtures, heating vents, fire fighting devices, cooling units, exits, or fire doors. 

4. Parachutes will not be stored in a damaged, dirty, or damp condition. 

5. All stored parachute items will be marked, segregated, and located for accessibility and easy identification. 

6. Parachutes will not be stored in direct contact with any building floor or wall. Storage will be accomplished using bins, shelves, pallets, racks, or dunnage to provide airspace between the storage area floor and the equipment. If the pre-constructed shelving or similar storage accommodations are not available, locally fabricate storage provisions using suitable lumber or wooden boxes. 

7. All available material handling equipment should be used as much as possible in the handling of parachutes. 

8. Periodic rotation of stock, conversion of available space, proper housekeeping policies, and strict adherence to all safety regulations will be practiced at all times. 

## STORAGE SPECIFICS FOR PARACHUTES 

In addition to the storage requirements stipulated in the general storage requirements paragraph, above, the following is a list of specifics that must be enforced when storing parachutes: 

1. Except for those assemblies required for contingency operation, parachutes will not be stored in a packed configuration. 

