MIL-STD-849 Inspection Requirements, Definitions And Classification Of Defects For ParachutesThis standard establishes the inspection requirements and a standard classification of manufacturing and final assembly defects for parachutes.

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MIL-STD-849B

TABLE III. Classification of defects - solid and extended skirt parachute canopies - personnel - Continued.

Classification

No.

Defect

Major/Critical

Minor

Over 1/8 inch

107a

59.

Location of reefing line arming cord from edge of skirt

Up to 1/8 inch

Over 1/8 inch

108a

264

60.

Improper assembly, construction detail or viewer note per TDP

109a

61.

Component missing per TDP

110a

62.

Identification marking illegible, incorrect or missing

111a

63.

Incorrect or defective material

112a

64.

Dark identification threads not removed or markings not yellow

(for special weapon parachutes, other than those identified as training units)

266

65.

Material unclean

113a

66.

Searing over stitching

114a

67.

Thread ends not clipped Up to 2 inches Over 2 inches

115a

267

Over ½ inch at anti-inversion net

116a