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 X. Classification of defects - personnel parachute, integrated pack and harness - Continued.

Classification No. Defect Major/Critical Minor

1. Incorrect or defective material 101

2. Seam folding

Improperly formed seam or hem exposing raw edge

of fabric 102

3. Binding tapes

Splicing of binding tape raw edge not turned under 1/4 inch 201

End of binding tape improperly finished 202

Corners of binding tape improperly formed, fold not

stitched down 203

4. Grommet, cones and snap fasteners

Spacing

1/16 to 1/8 inch 204

Over 1/8 inch 103

Loose, broken or sharp edges 104

Improper method of installation (for example, base hole in

fabric too large) 105

Location of lift-a-dot less than 10 degrees 205

Location of lift-a-dot more than 10 degrees 106

5. Slide fasteners installed wrong side out 107

Opens in wrong direction 108

6. Loop, up to 2 inches in length

Up to 1/8 inch 206

Over 1/8 inch 109

7. Loop, over 2 inches in length

Up to 3/16 inch 207

Over 3/16 inch 110

8. Location of deployment gun attachment point

Up to 1/16 inch 208

Over 1/16 inch 111

9. Location of clevis assembly on flap

Up to 1/32 inch 209

Over 1/32 inch 112