MIL-STD-849B
TABLE VI. Classification of defects - personnel parachute packs or containers, and deployment bags.
Classification No. Defect Major/Critical Minor
1. Incorrect or defective material 101
2. Seam folding
Improperly formed seam or hem exposing raveled edge
of fabric 102
3. Binding tapes
Splicing of binding tape raw edge not turned under 1/4 inch 201
Improperly attached, exposing raw edge of fabric 103
4. Finished dimensions
Up to 1/4 inch more or less than tolerance 202
Over 1/4 inch more or less than tolerance 104
5. Grommet, cone and snap fastener spacing
1/16 to 1/8 inch 203
Over 1/8 inch 105
Loose, broken, burrs or sharp edges 106
Improper method of installation (for example, base hole in
fabric too large) 107
6. Assembly of grommets
Improperly set, 2 or more exposed teeth (except where grommet is set as specified but is in an area of
unequal thickness that prevents uniform clinching) 105
Clinched loosely, allowing grommet to rotate in hole 106
Clinched excessively tight, cutting fabric 107
Insecurely clinched, where grommet or washer may
become disengaged 108
Roll of grommet contains splits, burrs or sharp edges 109
7, Snap
Location of lift-a-dot less than 10 degrees 205
Location of lift-a-dot more than 10 degrees 110
8. Stitching
Up to 2 stitches per inch over or under the number
specified, up to 2 inches in length 204
Up to 2 stitches per inch over or under the number
specified, over 2 inches in length 111
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