MIL-T-43238 Table, Shadow, Parachute Canopy Inspection \(S/S By A-A-59143\)

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MIL-T-43238C

style 2 or 4, grade A, type 3 load of PPP-B-621. The table shall be

positioned in the container with its top up and cushioned, braced, blocked,

and waterproofed with a shroud in accordance with the applicable requirements

of MIL-STD-1186. Care shall be exercised to prevent the table from bearing on

the electrical wire enclosures. Each shipping container shall be closed,

reinforced and fitted with skids in accordance with the applicable container

specification.

5.2.2 Level B packing. Each inspection table, preserved as specified in

5.1, shall be packed as specified in 5.2.1, except that shipping containers

shall be of domestic type and the waterproof shroud requirement shall not

apply.

5.2.3 Commercial packing. Shadow tables preserved as specified in 5.1,

be packed in accordance with ASTM D 3951.

5.3 Marking. In addition to any special marking required by the contract

or purchase order, shipping containers shall be marked in accordance with

MIL-STD-129 or ASTM D 3951, Handling marking requirements

applicable to fragile items and arrows with the words "THIS SIDE UP" shall

apply.

6. NOTES

6.1 Intended use. The inspection table is intended for use in the

inspection of parachute canopies. The design provides for use in multiples to

accommodate parachute length requirements.

6.2 Ordering data. Acquisition documents should specify the following:

Title, number, and date of this document

b. When first article is required (see 3.1, 4.3, and 6.4)

c. Selection of the applicable levels of preservation packing

(see 5.1 and 5.2)

6.3 Certification of compliance. When specified in the contract or

purchase order, a certificate of compliance may be accepted for luminous

transmittance requirement for item 1-2 on Drawing 11-1-684.

6.4 First article. When a first article is required it shall be inspected

and approved under the appropriate provisions of FAR 52.209-4. The first

article should be a preproduction sample and consist of one unit. The

contracting officer should include specific instructions in all acquisition

documents regarding arrangements for inspection and approval of the first

article.

6.5 Recycled material. It is encouraged that recycled material be used

when practical as long as it meets the requirements of the document (see 3.2).