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 XV. Classification of defects - solid and extended skirt parachute canopies - cargo - Continued.

Classification

No.

Defect

Major/Critical

Minor

Up to 1/4 inch

Over 1/4 inch

188

261

55.

Improper assembly or component missing per TDP

189

56.

Identification marking illegible, incorrect or missing

262

57.

Incorrect or defective material

190

58.

Material unclean

191

59.

Searing over stitching

192

60.

Thread ends not clipped

Up to 2 inches

Over 2 inches

193

263

61.

Twisted riser webbing (assembly to links)

Up to 180 degrees, up to 10 foot web length

Over 180 degrees, up to 10 foot web length

180 to 360 degrees, over 10 foot web length

Over 360 degrees, over 10 foot web length

194

195

264

265

62.

Riser webbing length Up to 1 percent Over 1 percent

196

266