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 VIII.  Classification of defects - deployment bags and packs

(other than personnel)

   Classification         No.                  Defect                                                                                 Major/Critical     Minor

1.         Incorrect or defective material                                                              101

2.         Seam folding improperly formed or hem exposing raw

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, overall outside, including bag circumference

Up to 1/4 inch                                                                                                          202

Over 1/4 inch                                                                                   104

5.         Grommet or snap fastener spacing

Up to 1/8 inch                                                                                                          203

Over 1/8 inch                                                                                   105

6.         Loose, broken, or sharp edges on grommets, snaps or eyelets              106

7.         Improper method of grommet installation (for example,

base hole in fabric too large)                                                                 107

8.         Stitching on bags

2 stitches per inch over or under the number specified,

up to 2 inches in length                                                                                      204

2 stitches per inch over or under the number specified,

over 2 inches in length                                                               108

More than 2 stitches per inch over or under the number

specified and over 2 inches in length                                        109

Broken, skipped, or missing stitches over 1/2 inch in length

in any one place or over 1-1/2 inch total length per bag           110

Missing or incomplete stitch pattern (for example, bartack or

cross box)                                                                                  111

Backstitch short

Less than 1/4 inch                                                                                              205

More than 1/4 inch                                                                    112

Runoff on edge binding, over 1/2 inch in length or over

1 inch in length per pack                                                           113

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