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 XIV. Classification of defects - harness, riser, bridle line, strap, and lanyard - MC-4 only - Continued.

Classification No. Defect Major/Critical Minor

NOTE: Damage to more than one fill thread not allowed in risers or leg and chest straps.

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

or serged as specified 205

9. Incorrect or defective material 119

10. Material unclean 120

11. Searing over stitching 121

12. Improper assembly per TDP 122

13. Component(s) missing per TDP 123

14. Snap fasteners

Loose, broken or sharp edges 124

Improper method of installation 125

Base hole in fabric too large 126

15. Loop dimension out of tolerance 127

16. Hook and loop fastener tape (for example, Velcro®) improperly assembled according to drawing or specification 128

17. More than 1/2 inch difference between overall lengths of riser

assembly pairs 129

18. Twisted back, chest, or leg strap 130

19. Hand stitching of tacking not as specified 131

20. Loops in stitching due to stretching over varying thickness of webbing

3/16 inch to 3/8 inch 206

Over 3/8 inch 132

21. Dimension out of tolerance 133