MIL-DTL-43649D(GL)
61D2459
- Drogue, Parachute Static Line
(Copies of these documents are available from the Natick Soldier Center, ATTN: AMSRD-
NSC-AD- AD CONFIGURATION MANAGER, Natick, MA 01760-5017.)
2.3 Non-Government publications. The following documents form a part of this document
to the extent specified herein. Unless otherwise specified, the issues of these documents are
those cited in the solicitation.
AMERICAN SOCIETY FOR TESTING AND MATERIALS (ASTM
ASTM D 737
- Test Method for Air Permeability of Textile Fabrics
ASTM D 6193
- Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams
(Copies of these documents are available from the American Society for Testing and Materials,
100 Barr Harbor Drive, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959.)
2.4 Order of precedence. In the event of a conflict between the text of this document and the
references cited herein (except for related associated specifications or specification sheets), the
text of this document takes precedence. Nothing in this document, however, supersedes
applicable laws and regulations unless a specific exemption has been obtained.
3. REQUIREMENTS
3.1 First article. When specified (see 6.2), a sample shall be subjected to a first article
inspection in accordance with 4.2.
3.2 Materials. Materials shall conform to the requirements of the applicable Technical Data
Package (TDP), to subsidiary specifications and standards applicable thereto and as specified
herein.
3.2.1 Recycled, recovered, or environmentally preferable materials. Recycled, recovered, or
environmentally preferable materials should be used to the maximum extent possible provided
that the material meets or exceeds the operational requirements , and promotes economically
advantageous life cycle costs.
3.3 Construction. Details of construction shall be in accordance with the TDP and the
additional requirements as specified herein.
3.3.1 Stitching. All stitching shall be in accordance with ASTM D 6193. Broken threads,
skipped and missing stitches occurring in type 301 or 401 stitching shall be overstitched not less
than 1 inch past the ends of the defect. Broken threads and skipped stitches occurring in type
308 stitching shall be overstitched not less than three stitches past the ends of the defect. Except
where otherwise specified, ends of all type 301 or 401 stitching shall be backstitched not less
than ½ inch, unless ends are turned under in a hem or held down by other stitching. Thread
tensions shall be maintained so that loose stitching does not occur and the lock will be imbedded
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