Statement of Objective.pdf

STATEMENT OF OBJECTIVES (SOO)

Project: RA-1 Ripcord

1.0 Purpose: Time Compliance Technical Order (TCTO) 14D1-2-471-505 states that RA-1 ripcords will be replaced with the new ripcord and pocket.

2.0 Scope or Mission: 170 ripcords are being requested to outfit all RA-1 parachutes in service. These will ensure student and instructor safety during jump operations.

3.0 Period and Place of Performance: Current projected period of performance is 15 August

2024 – 16 April 2025.

4.0 Background: Old ripcords were being bent causing the reserve parachute not to deploy under the correct pull force, and ripcords were coming out of pocket. Thus, a new ripcord utilizing Velcro and pocket was developed to correct the issue at hand.

5.0 Performance Objectives: The purpose of this TCTO is to ensure compliance with Army

Ground Safety Action Message TACOM GSA 24-011, dated 26Feb 2024, Titled TACOM

GSA 24-011, RA-1 ADVANCED RAM AIR PARACHUTE SYSTEM RESERVE RIPCORD

STOW POCKET ANDRIPCORD GRIP. After receipt of this TCTO and required parts, modification will be accomplished at the next 180 day repack cycle, not to exceed 365 days.

Failure to accomplish the work by the expiration of compliance period shall automatically restrict operations or shall be justification for withdrawing the affected system/equipment from service until compliance is accomplished. If the compliance period cannot be met before the TCTO rescission date, the performing organization will request an extended compliance period according to TO 00-5-15.

6.0 Deliverables / Schedule: {All written deliverables shall be phrased in layperson language.} o The TCTO was published on 26 February 2024, and from this date the unit has a maximum of

365 days to comply to standards.

o All RA-1 systems currently in service must have the reserve ripcord stow pocket, and reserve ripcord grip replaced with the hook and loop tape version. Both actions will be accomplished as follows: Upon receipt of this TCTO and required parts, all RA-1 systems currently in service will be modified during the next available 180 day repack cycle. All RA-1 systems currently in storage, awaiting maintenance, or awaiting being Placed in Service will be modified prior to returning system to service, but no later than within 365 Days after receipt of this TCTO and Parts. All RA-1 systems with a date of manufacture after March 2023 must be inspected to ensure the new hook and loop tape reserve ripcord grip stow pocket and reserve ripcord grip are present. If not updated to new configuration, unit will submit Product Quality Deficiency Report (PQDR).

o Reporting Requirements: Update inspection forms: Annotate completion in the Aircrew Flight

Equipment Records Management System (AFERMS), Integrated Maintenance Data Systems (IMDS) or MAJCOM approved database system as required in accordance with TO 14D1-2- 471-11. Upon completion of TCTO, update applicable maintenance data collection system(s) in accordance with the handbook for that system and TO 00-20-2. When automated input is not available, fill out AFTO Form 349 in accordance with TO 00-20-2, and send AFLCMC/WNUS, 236 Milledgeville St., Ste. F30, Robins AFB, GA 31098.

7.0 Operating Constraints: All RA-1 systems currently in storage, awaiting maintenance, or awaiting being Placed in Service will be modified prior to returning system to service, but no later than within 365 Days after receipt of this TCTO and Parts.