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

NOTE:  Broken stitches caused by needle penetrations by an over stitching pattern (for example, cross box or bartack) will not be scored as defects.

Loops in stitching due to stitching over varying thickness of webbings

3/16 to 3/8 inch                                                                                                  218

Over 3/8 inch                                                                             125

Missing or incomplete stitch pattern (for example,

NOTE:  Damage to more than 1 fill thread not allowed

in risers or leg and chest straps.

19.       Repairs

Broken or missing stitching not reinforced by restitching              134

NOTE:  Repairs in risers and leg straps not permitted.

20.       Improper assembly per TDP                                                                  135

21.       Component(s) missing per TDP                                                            136

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