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 XI.  Classification of defects - canopies:  square, gliding type - main and reserve.

   Classification         No.                  Defect                                                                                 Major/Critical     Minor

1.         Component(s) missing per TDP                                                            101

2.         Improper assembly per TDP                      102

4.         Assembly of grommets

Improperly set, 2 or more exposed teeth (except where

5.         Seams not constructed as specified

1 seam                                                                                                                      202

2 seams                                                                                            110

Raw edge exposed                                                                                                111

Open seam                                                                                       112

NOTE:  Seams will be classified as open when one or more stitches joining a seam are broken or when 2 or more skipped stitches occur.  Conditions repaired by either restitching or overstitching as specified will not be scored as a defect.

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