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) - Continued.

   Classification         No.                  Defect                                                                                 Major/Critical     Minor

Over 1/8 inch plus                                                                                             208

Stitch pattern length not as specified (stitch patterns over

5 inches long)

Up to 1/4 inch                                                                                                    209

Over 1/4 inch minus                                                                  114

Over 1/4 inch plus                                                                                             210

Missing or incomplete stitch pattern (for example, bartack

or cross box)                                                                              115

Runoff, over 1/2 inch in any one place                                           116

Backstitch short

Less than 1/4 inch                                                                                              211

More than 1/4 inch                                                                    117

Tension too loose or too tight in any one row

Up to 4 inches                                                                                                    212

Over 4 inches                                                                             118

Kinks, intermittent, less than 2 inches apart                                                            213

10.       Ends of webbing, tape, and cord not seared, waxed, scissor

cut or serged as specified                                                                                               214

11.       Identification marking illegible, incorrect or missing                                                   215

12.        Dark identification threads not removed or markings not yellow (for special weapon parachute systems other than

those identified as training units)                                                          119

13.       Materials unclean                                                                                  120

14.       Searing over stitching                                                                            121

15.        Thread ends not clipped

Up to 2 inches                                                                                                         216

Over 2 inches                                                                                   122

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