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 IX. Classification of defects - risers, static lines, bridles, straps, adapter webs, and retainers (other than personnel).

Classification No. Defect Major/Critical Minor

1. Length (finished dimensions)

Up to 1 percent 201

Over 1 percent 101

2. Incorrect or defective material 102

3. Twisted or malformed part 103

4. Spacing dimensions

Up to 1 percent 202

Over 1 percent 104

5. Loop, up to 2 inches in length

Up to 1/8 inch 203

Over 1/8 inch 105

6. Loop, over 2 inches up to 4 inches in length

Up to 1/4 inch 204

Over 1/4 inch 106

7. Improper assembly per TDP 107

8. Component(s) missing per TDP 108

9. Stitching

2 stitches per inch over or under the number specified, up

to 4 inches in length 205

2 stitches per inch over or under the number specified,

over 2 inches in length 109

More than 2 stitches per inch over or under the number

specified and over 4 inches in length 110

Broken, missing, or skipped stitches over 1/2 inch in length 111

Loops in stitching due to varying thickness of webbings

1/8 to 1/4 inch 206

Over 1/4 inch 112

Stitch pattern length not as specified (stitch patterns up to

5 inches long)

Up to 1/8 inch 207

Over 1/8 inch minus 113