Attachment_0003_Specification_Conversion_Table_and_Deviation_Package_3-25-2016.pdf

25 March 2016 supersedes all previous revisions

SPECIFICATION CONVERSION TABLE AND DEVIATION PACKAGE

This package contains the Specification Conversion Table and active deviations applicable to US Army Airdrop. Not all deviations provided in this package will apply to this contract. A deviation shall only apply if its specification is identified in the associated Technical Data Package (TDP) or contract. Any questions regarding applicability to this contract shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer.

Table of Contents:

TITLE

DATE

ATTACHMENT#

Specification Conversion Table

Engineering Support Changes to A-A-59467, Webbing, Textile, Woven, Polypropylene

Deviation List for A-A-59826 dated 03 March 2009 Commercial Item Description, Thread, Nylon

Deviation List for MIL-C-43128

Deviation List for Detail Specification MIL-DTL-32439 Cloth, Duck, Textured Nylon

Deviation to MIL-DTL-6645J Parachutes, Personnel, General Specifications for

Deviation List for Detail Specification MIL-DTL-7567C Parachutes, Personnel, Detail Manufacturing Instructions for

Deviation List for Detail Specification MIL-DTL-7620 Parachutes and Components, Cargo, Extraction and Deceleration, General Specification for

Deviation for MIL-DTL-10884H, Detail Specification Fasteners, Snap

Deviation List for Military Specification MIL-DTL-32075

Deviation List for Detail Specification MIL-DTL-44036

Deviation List for MIL-STD-849C Inspection Requirements, Definitions and Classifications of Defects for Parachutes

Deviation for PS70121 Snap, Connector Parachute Chest Type Pack, Revision E

Alternative Mildew Treatment for Copper-8-Quinolinolate

Color Shade Matching Requirements for Parachute Canopies, Personnel and Cargo

Deviation for ASTM D6193 Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams

Deviation List for PIA-W-27265 Webbing, Textile, Woven Nylon Impregnated

16 December 2009

29 October 2010

26 February 2016

16 December 2015

15 September 2011

10 September 2015

31 December 2012

04 January 2008

13 March 2008

31 January 2002

6 September 2011

15 May 2013

Attachment 1 all previous revisions

SPECIFICATION CONVERSION TABLE

1. The following is a tabulation of Parachute Industry Association (PIA) textile specifications which are to be used to replace MILITARY STANDARDS/SPECIFICATIONS. All specified acquisition requirements stated in the MILITARY STANDARDS/SPECIFICATIONS are the same as those specified in the PIA specifications unless otherwise specified in the Technical Data

Package (TDP). Future revisions of drawings may or may not reference PIA specifications. The revision levels of the PIA specifications for use are identified in the following list and are obtained on www.pia.com. These revision levels shall be used unless amended by the contracting officer or otherwise stated in this document.

Textile specifications.

PIA-C-419B

PIA-C-2001A

PIA-C-2002A

PIA-C-2003A

PIA-C-3395D

PIA-C-3953F

PIA-C-5646D

PIA-C-7020E

PIA-C-7219C

PIA-C-7350D

PIA-C-44375C

PIA-T-43618C

PIA-C-43805C

PIA-C-44378D

PIA-T-1001A*

PIA-T-5038G

PIA-T-5661D

PIA-T-6134C

PIA-T-87130C

PIA-W-530B

PIA-W-4088F

PIA-W-5625F

PIA-W-5664B

PIA-W-5665D

PIA-W-17337B

PIA-W-27265D

PIA-W-27657C

PIA-C-2754D

PIA-C-5040F

PIA-C-7515E

Replaces

CCC-C-419

MIL-C-10296

CCC-C-419, CCC-D-950, NPS001

CCC-C-430

MIL-C-3395

MIL-C-3953

MIL-C-5646

MIL-C-7020

MIL-C-7219

MIL-C-7350

MIL-C-44375

MIL-T-43618

MIL-C-43805 and A-A-55183

MIL-C-44378

MIL-T-6134, Type I only

MIL-PRF-5038

MIL-T-5661

MIL-T-6134, all types except Type I

MIL-T-87130

MIL-W-530

MIL-W-4088

MIL-W-5625

MIL-W-5664

MIL-W-5665

MIL-W-17337

MIL-W-27265

MIL-W-27657 and AMS 3718

T-C-2754

MIL-C-5040

MIL-C-7515

http://www.pia.com/

SPECIFICATION CONVERSION TABLE (continued) 25 March 2016

*PIA-T-1001 replaces only Type I of MIL-T-6134.

1.A The following is a list of PIA textile specifications which are used in TDPs which do not replace military specifications. The revision levels of the following PIA specification shall be used in the solicitation/contract unless amended by the contracting officer.

PIA-W-1002C

PIA-W-1100A*

PIA-W-1101

*PIA-W-1100 replaces PIA-W-1003, -1004, -1005 and -1006.

2. The following is a tabulation of PIA textile specifications which may be used as direct replacements for MILITARY STANDARDS/SPECIFICATIONS. All specified acquisition requirements stated in the MILITARY STANDARDS/SPECIFICATIONS are the same as those specified in the PIA specifications unless otherwise specified in the TDP. Future revisions of drawings may or may not reference PIA specifications. The following specifications are obtained from www.pia.com and the ASSIST database at: www.assist.dsp.dla.mil. The revision levels of the following specifications shall be used in the solicitation/contract unless amended by the

Contracting Officer.

Textile specifications.

PIA-T-5666D Replaces MIL-T-5666 and A-A-55208

PIA-W-25361B

PIA-W-43668C

MIL-W-25361 and A-A-55242 MIL-W-43668 and A-A-55301

3. The following is a tabulation of PIA hardware specifications which are to be used to replace

MILITARY STANDARDS/SPECIFICATIONS. Future revisions of drawings may or may not reference PIA specifications. The following revision levels are obtained at www.pia.com, and shall be used in the solicitation/contract unless amended by the Contracting Officer or otherwise stated in this document.

Hardware standards.

PS22002D replaces MS22002

PS22003C

" MS22003

PS22004C

" MS22004

PS22007C " MS22007

PS22010B " MS22010

PS22014D " MS22014

http://www.pia.com/ http://www.assist.dsp.dla.mil/ http://www.pia.com/

PS22017C " MS22017

PS22018B " MS22018

PS22019B " MS22019

PS22020D " MS22020

PS22021C " MS22021

PS22022C " MS22022

PS22040D " MS22040

PS22042C " MS22042

PS22043C " MS22043

PS22044C " MS22044

PS22045B " MS22045

PS22046C " MS22046

PS22047C " MS22047

PS24553B " MS24553

PS27756B " MS27756

PS27762C " MS27762

PS27763B " MS27763

PS27764C " MS27764

PS27765C " MS27765

PS27767C " MS27767

PS70085C " MS70085

PS70086C " MS70086

PS70087C " MS70087

PS70092 " MS70092

PS70099A " MS70099

PS70101C " MS70101

PS70102C " MS70102

PS70104C " MS70104

PS70105 " MS70105

PS70106B " MS70106

PS70107B " MS70107

PS70108C " MS70108

PS70113C " MS70113

PS70114C " MS70114

PS70115C " MS70115

PS70116C " MS70116

PS70118B

" MS70118

PS70120C " MS70120

PS70121E " PS70119, MS70119, MS70121

PS70123C " MS70123

PS70124D " MS70124

PS90295 " MS90295

PS90296A " MS90296

4. The following is a tabulation of specifications which have been approved to replace canceled specifications. Types, classes, etc. remain the same between the replacement specification and the canceled specification. If not specified in the following list, the revision level for use is the latest revision level available at time of contract award unless amended by the Contracting

Officer or otherwise stated in this document. The latest revision of the replacement specification may be obtained from the ASSIST database at: www.assist.dsp.dla.mil.

A-A-59291A replaces cancels MIL-I-6903

A-A-55126B " " MIL-F-21840

A-A-52080B " " MIL-T-43435

PIA-H-7195C

PIA-DTL-40137C

MIL-H-7195

MIL-DTL-40137

ASTM D6193 " " FED-STD-751

ASTM D5486* " " PPP-T-60

NASM 16491 " " MIL-G-16491

MIL-DTL-32075 " " DDD-L-20

A-A-52094A " " V-T-276 A-A-59826

AMS-R-6855A

V-T-295

MIL-R-6855

*Direct replacement for Type IV only

5. MIL-DTL-32439 supercedes MIL-C-43734. The types and classes have been updated and are not same between the two specifications. Where MIL-C-43734 Class 3 is called out, MIL-DTL-32439 Type I, Class 3, Style A is authorized for use. Supersession data can be found in MIL-DTL-32439 paragraph 6.5.

6. The following is a list of various colors, types and classes called out in specifications which supersede the requirements as specified in the TDPs. The TDPs may have been updated to reflect the changes, thus there may be duplication between this document and TDP requirements. NOTE: Personnel static lines manufactured IAW MIL-DTL-6645 are not included in this tabulation. Materials as specified in the TDP for construction of the static lines must be used.

6.A Color.

When a shade of Olive Drab, Olive Green or Camouflage 483 is specified, use color Foliage Green

504 (FG 504).

When the Woodland Camouflage pattern is specified, use the Universal Camouflage pattern (Desert Sand 500, Urban Gray 501, and Foliage Green 502).

When Gray 26270 is specified, use FED-STD-595 color number 26270.

Reference FED-STD-595C for further information on color chip, color selection, color matching and quality control inspection.

6.B Thread, nylon, A-A-59826.

The use of Types I, II or III, and Class A are authorized for use. When Class B is called out, use Class A. For size FF use Types I or II, Class A.

6.C Tape and webbing, nylon, PIA-W-4088 and PIA-T-5038.

Except for PIA-T-5038 Type VII, the use of Class 2 is authorized. When a Class 1 or 1a is called out, Class 2 is authorized for use as an alternative. When Class 2 is called out, Class 1 or 1a is authorized for use as an alternative. For PIA-T-5038 Type VII, only Class 1 is authorized for use.

6.D Cloth, duck, nylon, PIA-C-3953.

Where “PIA-C-3953 Class 2 for parachute procurement only, 0.3–0.4 lbs warp/0.4–0.5 lbs filling”, is called out, “PIA-C-3953 Class 3” is authorized for use. Where “PIA-C-3953 Class 2 extra stiff, 0.45-0.65 lbs warp/0.65-0.85 lbs filling”, is called out, “PIA-C-3953 Class 2” is authorized for use, unless amended by the Contracting Officer.

6.E Cloth, duck, plied-yarns, dyed, army duck, PIA-C-2002.

Where PIA-C-2002, 8.25oz is called out, PIA-C-2002 Type I is authorized for use. Where PIA-C-

2002, 12.29oz is called out, PIA-C-2002 Type II is authorized for use. Where PIA-C-2002, 8.25 or 12.29oz is called out, Type I or II is authorized for use, unless amended by the Contracting

Officer.

6.F Webbing, textile, elastic, PIA-W-5664.

Where PIA-W-5664, Type I, Class 3, 1 ½ inch is called out, PIA-W-5664 Type I, Class 3, 1 ½ inch or Type I, Class 4, 1 ½ inch is authorized for use, unless amended by the Contracting Officer.

7. The following is a list of all active deviations for specifications, drawings and requirements.

Specification/Requirement Date

A-A-59467 16 Dec 2009

A-A-59826 29 Oct 2010

MIL-C-43128C 26 Feb 2016

MIL-DTL-32429

MIL-DTL-6645J

25 March 2016

16 Dec 2015

MIL-DTL-7567C

MIL-DTL-7620

MIL-DTL-10884H

15 Sept 2011

10 Sept 2015

31 Dec 2012

MIL-DTL-32075

MIL-DTL-44036

MIL-STD-849C

PIA-W-27265

PS70121

Alternative Mildew Treatment for Copper-8 Quinolinolate

Color Shade Match Requirements

ASTM D6193

04 Jan 2008

10 Sept 2015

16 Dec 2015

31 Dec 2012

31 Jan 2002

06 Sept 2011

15 May 2013

8. Bold print signifies updates to the document.

Engineering Support Changes to: A-A-59467, Webbing, Textile, Woven, Polypropylene

Attachment 2

Page 1, Paragraph 3.:

1 Delete sentence “The webbing shall be made with 100% Polypropylene yarn.” and

2 Replace with the following: “The webbing shall be made with 100% Polypropylene yarn and the yarn shall have an Ultraviolet Stabilization package.”

Page 2, Paragraph 3.3:

1 Under “Requirement” column for “Weight” delete “1.4 to 1.8 oz/ yd” and substitute “1.40 to

1.95 oz/yd”.

2 Under “Requirement” column for “Elongation”, delete “11% to 15%” and substitute “10%

(min)”.

3 Under “Requirement” column for “Elongation”, delete “(At the break) and substitute (At 3500 lbs) .

4 Under “Requirement” column for “Tensile Strength after Abrasion” delete “80%” and substitute “50%”.

5 Under “Test Method” column for “Tensile Strength” delete “ASTM-D-5035” and substitute

“PIA STD 4108”.

6 Under “Test Method” column for “Elongation” delete “ASTM-D-5035” and substitute “PIA

STD 4108”.

7 Under “Requirements” column delete “1200 hours (min.)”. Under “Test Method” column for “Ultra-Violet Protection” delete “ASTM-D-3218 5/” add footnote “6/”.

8 under “Characteristic” and “Requirement” column delete “Abrasion” and delete “see para 3.5” .Under “Test Method” column for “Abrasion” delete “5309 6/”.

9 under “Test Method” column for “Tensile Strength after Abrasion” delete

“ASTM-D-5035” and add “ASTM-D-6770 5/ and PIA STD 4108”.

10 Footnote 4/ remove “ASTM-D-5035, Breaking Force and Elongation of Textile Fabrics (strip method)” and substitute “PIA STD 4108, Strength and Elongation, Breaking; Textile Webbing, Tape and Braided Items”.

11 Delete footnote “5/ ASTM-D-3218, Standard Specifications for Polyolefin monofilaments.”

12 Change “footnote 6/ to footnote 5/”.

13 Footnote 5/ remove “FED-STD 191, Federal Standard for Textile Test Methods- Standard

Test Method 5309, Abrasion Resistance of Textile Webbing” and substitute “ASTM-D-6770, Standard Test Method for Abrasion Resistance of Textile Webbing (Hex Bar Method).”

14 Add footnote “6/ A certificate of compliance shall be submitted and will be acceptable noting the percentage of Ultraviolet Stabilization package used in the final product.”

Engineering Support Changes to: A-A-59467, Webbing, Textile, Woven, Polypropylene

Attachment 2

Page 2, paragraph 3.4:

1. delete the following “The color shall be white or as specified in the contract or purchase order.”

and add “The color shall be white or natural or as specified in the contract or purchase order.”

1. add paragraph “5.4 End item performance testing. The webbing shall be tested for the characteristics listed in paragraph 3.3. The lot size shall be expressed in units of 1 linear yard.

The sample units shall be 20 yards of webbing. The lot shall be unacceptable if one or more sample unit fails to meet any requirement specified. The sample size shall be as follows: Lot size (yards) Sample size (sample units) 800 or less 2 801 up to and including 22,000 3 22,001 and over 5

Page 3, paragraph 7.2 :

1. add “Parachute Industry Association Standard (PIA STD) (Referenced documents can be obtained through the PIA website at www.pia.com) .

Supersedes 28 June 2010

Deviation List For A-A-59826 dated 03 March 2009 Commercial Item Description, Thread, Nylon

Attachment 3

Page 2, para 3.1 – Add the following to the end of the paragraph, “For multi-needle 301 stitch operations, Type I thread with a final twist of “S” may be used in the left (outer) needle(s).”

Page 5, para 3.3 – Add the following to the end of the paragraph, “Except for Breaking Strength and Elongation, the physical and chemical values specified in section 3 apply to the average of all the determinations made on a sample unit for test procedures. The lot size shall be expressed in units of one holder except for readymade bobbins which shall be expressed in units of one gross. The sample unit shall be one holder or sufficient holders to provide enough thread for the applicable tests. The inspection level shall be S-1 and the AQL for each characteristic, expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 6.5 for test failures.”

Page 5, para 3.3 – Delete contents TABLE VIII and replace with the following:

TABLE VIII. Physical characteristics and end item tests Characteristic Requirement

Paragraph, Reference &

Ratings

Test Method Number of Determinations

Fiber identification (Nylon) Para 3.06/ AATCC 20 1 Melting point 472°F (min) Para 3.06/ AATCC 20 1 Bright, continuous multifilament Para 3.06/ Visual 1 Bonding agent (as applicable) Para 3.06/ Direction of twist (Initial and final) Para 3.1 ASTM D 204 3 Twist, TPI (Individual and final) Para 3.2 ASTM D 204 3 Number of plies Para 3.2 Visual 1 Length per pound Para 3.2 ASTM D 1907 1 Breaking strength Para 3.2 ASTM D 204 1/ 5 Elongation Para 3.2 ASTM D 204 1/ 5 Colorfastness (as applicable) Laundering (after 3 cycles) Light (after 40 hrs. or 170kJ) Weathering (after 80hrs. or 340kJ)

Para 3.5 3-4 3-4 3-4

AATCC 61, Procedure 1A 2/, 3/, 4/

AATCC 16, Opt 3 5/

AATCC 169, Opt 1 5/

Finish limitations (as applicable) Para 3.86/ 1/ Except that five determinations shall be made per sample unit, shall be reported on the test report, and shall all be at or above the minimum requirement 2/ Specimens shall be dried after each of the 3 laundering cycles 3/ Color transfer cloth evaluation shall not apply. No appreciable change in shade or loss of color of the tested specimen shall be visible when compared to the untested thread retained.

4/ Rated using the AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1, Gray Scale for Color Change and Procedure 2, Gray Scale for Staining 5/ Rated using the AATCC Evaluation Procedure 1, Gray Scale for Color Change 6/ Unless otherwise specified a Certificate of Conformance shall be submitted and will be acceptable for the stated requirement

28 June 2010

Deviation List For A-A-59826 dated 03 March 2009 Commercial Item Description, Thread, Nylon

Attachment 3

Page 8 para 3.12 - Delete the following: “The finished thread shall conform to the quality of product established by this document. The occurrence of defects shall not exceed the contractor’s own quality assurance standards and the quality assurance standards defined by the technical data in the bid package.”

Replace with the following: “The finished thread shall conform to the quality of product established by this document. The occurrence of defects shall not exceed the contractor’s own quality assurance standards as well as the following:

Thread on holder examination. Thread on the holder shall be examined for the defects listed in TABLE VIII. The lot size shall be expressed in units of one holder each except for readymade bobbins which shall be expressed in units of one gross. The sample unit shall be one holder except for readymade bobbins which shall be one gross. The inspection level shall be S-3 and the acceptable quality level (AQL), expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 4.0.

Thread on holder defects Examine Defect Identification label Missing, incorrect, incomplete, illegible, or insecurely attached.

Surface condition Loose ply, cut, tear, chafe, slip, affecting strength of thread or interfering with easy location of end and initial unwinding.

Cleanliness Dirt, spot, or stain clearly noticeable.

Finish Other than specified. Uneven, lumpy, bare, or thin spots.

Thread as unwound examination. The thread shall be examined while unwinding for the defects listed in TABLE IX. All defects shall be counted regardless of their proximity to each other. The lot size shall be expressed in units of one holder each except for readymade bobbins which shall be expressed in units of one gross. The sample unit shall be one holder except for readymade bobbins which shall be one gross.

The inspection level shall be S-3 and the AQL, expressed in terms of defects per hundred units, shall be 4.0.

Thread as unwound defects Examine Defect Continuous length Not in continuous length.

Knot Size FF and finer thread averages more than one thread knot per 2 ounces.

Size 3 and heavier thread averages more than one thread knot per 4 ounces.

Color Other than specified. Uneven, apparent or successive layers or end to end.

Winding Improperly or not firmly wound resulting in kinks, knots, entangling, or slippage during unwinding or otherwise affecting free unhampered unwinding of the thread.

Tackiness or adhesion Strands adhere to each other or to holder affecting unwinding tension.

26 February 2016

20 August 2009

Deviation List For

MIL-C-43128

Attachment 4

Page 3, Para 3.4 Color, change to read as follows:

“The color of the dyed and finished cloth shall be Olive Green 106 unless otherwise specified by the procurement activity (see 6.2). Color of the dyed and finished cloth shall match the standard sample (see 6.3 and 6.5).”

Page 4, Para 3.6.2 Water repellency, change to read as follows:

“The cloth shall be treated with a fluorocarbon water repellent treatment so applied that it is evenly distributed throughout the cloth and shall conform to the requirements of 3.6.2.1.”

Page 4, Para 3.6.3 Air permeability, change to read as follows:

“The finished cloth shall have a maximum air permeability of 2.0 cubic feet per minute per square foot of cloth when tested as specified in 4.4.3. When procured for use on 11-1-7065, Ejector Spring, this air permeability requirement shall not apply.”

Page 8, Table II, End item tests, make the following changes:

In the ‘Characteristic’ column, add “6/” to ‘Air permeability’, to read as “Air Permeability 6/”

Add “6/ Air permeability testing is not required for 11-1-7065, Ejector Spring” to the notes section under Table II

Page 11, Para 6.2 Ordering data, add the following at the end of the list:

“f. Color (see 3.4)”

Deviation List for Detail Specification MIL-DTL-32439 Cloth, Duck, Textured Nylon

Attachment 5

Page 8, para 3.5.9, TABLE I Colorfastness requirements The following test is not required

Colorfastness to Perspiration (Acid & Alkaline)

Page 16, para 3.9.4 Change from “…no wetting by N-Tetradecane initially and after 1-laundering.” to “…no wetting by N- Tetradecane initially.”

Page 21, TABLE XI End Item Tests The following additional tests are not required

Resistance to Diethyltoluamide (DEET)

Resistance to High Humidity

Toxicity

10 September 2015 Deviations to MIL-DTL-6645J

Detail Specification Parachutes Personnel, General Specification for

Attachment 6

Note: Bold sections indicate changes from the previous deviation.

Paragraph 3.2.3 Qualification inspection samples, modify to read as follows:

The qualification inspection sample shall comply with all of the requirements specified herein and shall consist of two complete parachute 1/ assemblies or components (if qualification is desired for a component only). The qualification sample shall be accompanied by the following items with affidavits of the source of supply (supplier test reports and certifications) of each item: 5 yards of each color and type of broad cloth; ½ pound spool, cone, or tube of each color and type of thread; 30 yards of each color and type of cord, webbing and tape; 2 pieces of each type of hardware, and 2 of any miscellaneous item such as stiffeners, zippers, etc., used in the construction of the parachute assembly and components. The samples and all associated documentation shall be taken from the same supplier lots used to manufacture the qualification inspection sample. The samples shall comply in all respects with the requirements specified herein. Samples shall be forwarded as directed by the activity responsible for qualification.

1/ At their option, a qualifying activity might only request one parachute assembly.

Paragraph 3.3.2.1 Date of manufacture, textile, modify to read as follows:

The date of manufacture is defined as the last date which the textile materials have undergone a manufacturing operation that affects the physical characteristics of the material. Operations such as cutting, put-up, final inspection and packaging are examples of manufacturing operations that do not affect the physical characteristics of the material. To properly identify the age of textile materials for government use, the textile manufacturer shall place a tag on the finished goods identifying the specification to which the material is manufactured, the roll number from the lot, the lot number, and the date of manufacture.

Paragraph 3.4.1 Assembly aids, modify to read as follows:

Drilling, notches, stapling, gluing, basting or any other such techniques used as aids in the manufacturing process of parachutes shall be kept to a minimum, and the use thereof shall be restricted to the same limitations as marking (see 3.4.2). All assembly aids, such as staples, shall be removed during or after assembly. For Navy and Air Force procurements, hot glues are not authorized as an assembly aid. For Army procurements, use of assembly aids is prohibited in all types of harnesses, risers or static lines without prior Government approval.

Paragraph 3.4.1.1. Basting, modify to read as follows:

Basting requirements shall be as specified in the TDP for the associated item or be in accordance with common industry practices. Basting stitches shall not be seen in the

10 September 2015 finished seam or assembly. Contractors unfamiliar with commercial practices shall contact the contracting officer for specific details prior to assembly of the item.

Add Paragraph 3.4.1.2 Hot glue, as follows:

Use of hot glue as an assembly aid is restricted to only webbings, tapes or similar narrow fabrics and is prohibited on cloth without first receiving Government approval. When hot glue is used as a preassembly aid, a minimal quantity should be used to prevent unnecessary stiffening of the assembly. Excess glue visible in the folds or layers of the material is not permitted.

Add Paragraph 3.4.1.3 Staples, as follows:

When staples are used as an assembly aid, a minimal quantity shall be used. Care shall be taken in choice of staple and application method to reduce the potential of damage to the material.

Paragraph 3.4.2 Assembly markings, modify to read as follows:

Markings of pack, canopy, harness, riser, and other components as an aid to assembly, and to indicate stitch patterns, shall be accomplished in a manner that will not adversely affect the utility, strength, or appearance of the equipment.

Paragraph 3.5.1.1 Suspension lines, modify to read as follows:

Suspension lines shall be continuous and without splices or knots for each length specified by the

TDP for the associated item. All lines from one canopy shall be made from the same manufacturer’s lot of cord with the exception of suspension lines fabricated with Spectra® cord.

Where Spectra® cord is used for suspension lines, all lines from one canopy shall be made from cord supplied by the same manufacturer. Any line damaged during the process of canopy manufacture, regardless of fiber, shall be replaced with lines fabricated from cord of the same manufacturer. When multiple pulley systems is used for tensioning, all lines for an entire canopy shall be measured at the same time and shall not be anchored at any intermediate point between the lines.

Paragraph 3.5.1.1.1 Tensioning of suspension cord line, add the following to the list under

Line, Conforming To, Tension

Nylon Cord PIA-C-5040, Type II 14 ± ½ pound

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Paragraph 3.6.4 Identification marking, modify to read as follows:

Each round canopy shall be marked for identification in accordance with figure 1, unless otherwise stated in the TDP for the associated item. The characters shall not be less than ½ inch high. The type designation, if applicable and as specified in the TDP for the associated item, shall precede the drawing number. The using service will insert the date the canopy is placed in service. The format of the date of manufacture shall be as follows: a text month followed by a four digit year (example: JUNE 2006) or a two digit month followed by a two or four digit year

(example: 06/06 or 06/2006).

Paragraph 4.4.1 Component and material inspection, modify to read as follows:

Components, materials, test reports and certifications shall be inspected in accordance with all of the requirements of referenced documents and specifications unless otherwise excluded, amended, modified, or qualified in this specification or applicable purchase document.

Materials, test reports and certifications shall be taken from the same supplier lots used to manufacture the associated components.

Paragraph 4.7.1 Air permeability, round, modify to read as follows:

The cloth of completed parachute canopy assemblies shall be tested for air permeability to determine compliance with the requirements of 3.5.1.2. The test shall be performed in accordance with ASTM D737, making five permeability readings (a minimum of one reading per section excluding the top) in every fourth gore starting with gore number 1; that is, gore numbers

1, 5, 9, etc. Each reading shall be taken at the approximate center, horizontally and vertically, of the gore section. The pilot chutes procured as separate items or as part of the parachute canopies or assemblies shall be subject to this permeability testing requirement, except that the number and locations of the readings shall be as specified by the procuring activity.

For MC-4 canopies modify paragraph 4.7.1 as follows:

The cloth of completed parachute canopy assemblies shall be tested for air permeability to determine compliance with the requirements of 3.5.1.2. The test shall be performed in accordance with ASTM D737. Air Permeability readings shall be taken on the top and bottom panels of each ½ cell, 18 inches from the leading edge, and centered between the ribs (see figure

2). A total of two readings per cell, per each top and bottom leading edge panel, shall be taken for a total of 28 readings per canopy.

For MC-6, SF-10A canopies modify paragraph 4.7.1 as follows:

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The cloth of the completed parachute canopy assemblies shall be tested for air permeability to determine compliance with the requirements of 3.5.1.2. The test shall be performed in accordance with ASTM D737 making five permeability readings (a minimum of one reading per section excluding the top) in every fourth gore starting with gore number 1; that is, gore numbers 1, 5, 9, etc. Each reading shall be taken at the approximate center, horizontally and vertically, of the gore section. When the required gore to be tested is a “blank” gore, both the “blank” gore and the “extended” gore shall be tested. In this case, a total of eight air permeability readings shall be made: 1 on the blank gore (panel A per TDP) and 7 on the extended gore that passes over it

(panels E, F, G, H, I, J and K per TDP). The pilot chutes procured as separate items or as part of the parachute, canopies or assemblies shall be subject to this permeability testing requirement, except that the number and locations of the readings shall be as specified by the procuring activity.

For T-11 main parachutes, the following updates apply for air permeability sampling requirements:

Add the following to the end of pgh 3.5.1.2: “For the T-11 only: The average air permeability reading for any center panel or arm shall not exceed the upper limit nor be less than the lower limit of the fabric specification by over 20 percent.”

Add the following to the end of pgh 3.5.1.2: “For the RA-1 only: The air permeability limits in cfm shall be as follows:

Canopy Avg Top Skin Avg Bottom Skin Avg Individual Cell

Avg

RA-1 Main Canopy n/a 0.0 5.5 6.0

RA-1 Reserve Canopy 5.5 n/a n/a 6.0

For RA-1 Main and Reserve canopies, modify paragraph 4.7.1.1 Air permeability, gliding, as follows:

The cloth of completed Main and Reserve RA-1 canopy assemblies shall be tested for the air permeability requirements of 3.5.1.2. The test shall be performed in accordance with ASTM

D737. On the top and bottom skin of the main canopies, readings shall be taken at the marked locations with the permeometer orifice aligned with the tip of the “V” mark. On the top skin of the reserve canopy, readings shall be taken on panels 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17 and 18, centered on the width of the panel, 22 inches from the leading edge of the canopy. On the bottom skin of the reserve canopy, readings shall be taken on each half cell of panels 1, 3, 7 and 9 (excluding

10 September 2015 those half cells with a vent), with the permeometer orifice centered on the width of each half cell, and centered between the leading edge and the “B” tape. See FIGURE 4 for RA-1 Main Canopy air permeability schematic and FIGURE 5 for RA-1 Reserve Canopy air permeability schematic.

The pilot chutes and drogues procured as separate items or as part of the parachute canopies or assemblies shall be subject to this permeability testing requirement, except that the number and locations of the readings shall be as specified by the procuring activity.

Add the following new paragraphs:

4.7.1.2 Air permeability, T-11.

The cloth of completed T-11 canopy assemblies shall be tested for air permeability requirements of 3.5.1.2. The test shall be performed in accordance with ASTM D737. Forty (40) Air permeability readings shall be taken in the locations referenced in Figure 3 below. Each reading shall be taken at the approximate center, horizontally and vertically, of each section. The average of the canopy and center panel/arms shall meet requirements identified in 3.5.1.2.

4.7.1.2.1 T-11 sampling, center section: four (4) readings shall be taken from each of the 7 continuous panels in the center section as directed in Figure 3 below. Continuous panels run along the direction of a main seam. The 4 readings from one continuous center panel shall be averaged together and reported. There are a total of 7 center panels and the average of each center panel shall be within the acceptable range stated in pgh 3.5.1.2.

4.7.1.2.2 T-11 sampling, arms: 3 readings shall be taken from each arm, using Figure 3 as a reference. One reading shall be taken from each continuous panel in the arm, at any section location. The 3 readings shall be averaged together and reported. There are a total of 4 arms and the average for each arm shall be within the acceptable range stated in pgh 3.5.1.2.

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FIGURE 3. Reference schematic for T11 air permeability sampling NOTE: Taken from drawing 11-1-7104.

It is important to note that in the center section, the test locations and averages are tied to the direction of the continuous panels. Test locations in the arms can be at any section in the continuous panel.

Section

Center panel average:

readings from 1 continuous panel along a main seam

Arm average:

readings from 3 different panels within 1 arm

Direction of center section main seam

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FIGURE 4. Reference schematic for RA-1 Main Canopy air permeability sampling

NOTE: Air permeability locations are marked with a “V” symbol on top skin panels 1, 2, 9, 10, 17, and

18; bottom skin panels are marked on both half cells of panels 1, 5 and 9. Align permeometer orifice with the tip of the “V” as shown above.

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FIGURE 5. Reference schematic for RA-1 Reserve Canopy air permeability sampling

NOTE: Air permeability locations are not marked on the reserve. On the top skin of the reserve canopy, readings shall be taken on panels 1, 2, 5, 6, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17 and 18, centered on the width of the panel, 22 inches from the leading edge of the canopy. On the bottom skin of the reserve canopy, readings shall be taken on each half cell of panels 1, 3, 7 and 9 (excluding those half cells with a vent), with the permeometer orifice centered on the width of each half cell, and centered between the leading edge and the “B” tape.

10 June 2010

Detail Specification MIL-DTL-7567C Parachutes, Personnel, Detail Manufacturing Instructions For

Attachment 7

Paragraph 3.4.5.10, Section E.

Change from:

e. Four-needle repairs shall be a minimum of 36 inches apart per seam. Not more than 2 such defects and 14 per canopy shall be permitted.

To:

e.i Four-needle repairs shall be a minimum of 36 inches apart per seam. Not more than 2 such defects per seam and 14 per canopy shall be permitted.

e.ii Repairs on SF-10A and T-11R shall be a minimum of 36 inches apart per seam. Not more than 2 such defects are allowed per main seam. The number of main seams repaired shall not be more than half the number of main seams on the canopy.

e.iii Repairs on T-11 Main shall be a minimum of 36 inches apart per seam. Not more than 3 such defects are allowed per seam.

Paragraph 3.6, change to read as follows:

3.6 Harnesses, risers, static lines, bridle lines, straps, lanyards, and pockets.

a. Stitching shall lie smoothly on the webbing or tape without looping. The tension of the needle and bobbin thread shall be equal. The thread lock shall be embedded in the webbing or tape.

b. The complete removal and replacement of 3 or 4 point stitch patterns shall not be conducted without the ESA oversight.

c. Broken stitches shall be reinforced by overlapping the stitching 4 stitches on either end of the break.

Three reinforcements are allowed in the harness assembly, with no more than 1 reinforcement per stitch formation.

d. One skipped or missing stitch per stitch pattern will be acceptable on the harness, with a total of 3 skipped or missing stitches allowed per harness. In addition, 2 skipped or missing stitches will be acceptable in the zigzag stitching on the saddle assembly. Two consecutive skipped or missing stitches shall not be allowed.

e. A maximum of 3 loops in the harness stitching will be acceptable. No loop shall be in excess of 3/32 inch high or 1 stitch in length. Loops must be a minimum of 2 inches apart.

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Detail Specification MIL-DTL-7567C Parachutes, Personnel, Detail Manufacturing Instructions For

Attachment 7

f. A maximum of 3 fill yarns on the harness, damaged during stitching (needle damage) will be acceptable. Damaged yarns must not exceed 1/8 inch width and 3/8 inch in length.

g. Broken stitches, skipped stitches, missing stitches, loops, stitching repairs, and needle damage are not permitted in the 3 or 4 point stitching on static and bridle lines, and are not permitted on the risers, except that 1 skipped or missing stitch and 1 stitch repair will be permitted in the riser spreader bar.

supercedes 03 March 2015

Deviation List for

MIL-DTL-7620

Detail Specification, Parachutes and Components, Cargo, Extraction and Deceleration, General Specification for

Attachment 8

Page 4, 3.3.5 Stitches and stitching, add the following sub-paragraphs for JPADS systems:

3.3.5.4 Backstitching. Backstitch requirements are specified on the detail drawings. Backstitching is not required if not specified on the drawing. Backstitches formed with type 301 straight stitch shall be sewn as indicated in Figure 2. For type 308 zigzag stitch, either Single Leg Backstitch (Figure 1), Backstitch (Figure 2) or crowd stitching may be utilized.

Figure 1 Single Leg Backstitch

Section View

Figure 2 Backstitch

Section View

Page 6, 3.4 Air Permeability, add the following sub-paragraphs:

3.4.1 JPADS 2K. Complete JPADS 2K canopies, when testing in accordance with 4.5, shall have an average permeability of not more than 6.0 cfm, where no single measurement is greater than 7.2 cfm.

3.4.2 JPADS 10K. Complete JPADS 10K canopies, when tested in accordance with 4.5, shall have an average permeability of not more than 12.0 cfm.

03 March 2015

Deviation List for

MIL-DTL-7620

Detail Specification, Parachutes and Components, Cargo, Extraction and Deceleration, General Specification for

Attachment 8

Page 8, 4.5.1 Air permeability, change the paragraph to read as follows:

4.5.1 Air Permeability. The number of completed canopies specified in Table I shall be selected at random from production and tested for air permeability to determine compliance with the requirements of 3.4. The test shall be performed in accordance with ASTM D737.

4.5.1.1 Round canopies. The number of permeability readings made from round canopies constructed from one fabric shall be five in every fourth gore, excluding top and bottom sections. The number of permeability readings made from round canopies constructed from more than one fabric shall be three in the bottom section, two in the second section and three in the third section in every fourth gore. The permeability readings of each fabric shall be averaged.

4.5.1.2 JPADS 2K canopies. Permeability readings shall be taken on the top and bottom surfaces of the canopies, prior to line installation. On the top surface permeability readings shall be taken 36 inches down from the leading edge, in the center of the cell, on cells 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 18 and 19. On the bottom surface permeability readings shall be taken midway between the leading edge and the B cross-tape, in the center of the cell, on cells 1, 2, 9, 10, 11, 18 and 19.

4.5.1.3 JPADS 10K canopies. Permeability readings shall be taken on the top and bottom surfaces of the canopy, prior to line installation. On the trailing edge panel of the top surface, permeability readings shall be taken 12 inches back from the top cross seam, in the center of the cell, on cells 1, 18, and 35.

On the bottom surface, permeability readings shall be taken 12 inches down from the leading edge in the center of the cell, on cells 1, 18, and 35.

Attachment 9

Deviation for

MIL-DTL-10884H Detail Specification Fasteners, Snap

The following deviation to the MIL Detail Specification is for the materials specified herein. For

NASM27980 and NASM27983, parts MS27980-6B and MS27983-2:

Page 4, paragraph 3.1.3:

Phosphor Bronze Spring Wire. Replace “copper alloy 510 or ASTM B134” with “copper alloy

510 per ASTM B159”.

4 January 2008

4 December 2006

Military Specification MIL-DTL-32075

Attachment 10

Page 6: Paragraph 3.2.4.1, delete and replace with: The basic cloth will be a nonwoven material of either spunbonded polyester made from 4.0 denier (44 Tex) continuous filament white polyester fiber, 80/20 polyester cellulose or 70/30 polyester cellulose material. The cloth fibers will be randomly dispersed and bonded at filament junctions. The overall weight of the basic cloth will not be more than 2.2 ounces per square yard when tested as specified in 4.2.3.

Page 6: Paragraph 3.2.4.2., delete first sentence and replace with “The impregnation coating will be a pigmented polyurethane, acrylic, nitrocellulose coating composed of white pigments such as clay, chalk, titanium dioxide, or blane fixe, and affixed by an appropriate polyurethane, acrylic or nitrocellulose resin when tested as specified in 4.2.3.”

Page 6: Table I, under Tearing strength, delete “lb.”, and substitute “grams”.

Page 6: Paragraph 3.2.4.1, line 2, delete “44 Tex”, and substitute “.44 Tex”.

Page 10: Paragraph 3.3.2.10, line 6, under “Service No.” delete “(approximately 1/8 inch)” and substitute “approximately 1 inch”.

for

Detail Specification MIL-DTL-44036

Attachment 11

Page 3, pgh. 4.3 Conformance inspection. In the first sentence, delete reference to pgh

“4.5” and replace with “4.4”.

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Deviation List for

MIL-STD-849C

Inspection Requirements, Definitions and Classification of Defects for Parachutes

Attachment 12

Replace “MIL-STD-849B” on the header of each page with “MIL-STD-849C”

Page iii: Delete CONTENTS list and replace with the following CONTENTS list (dated 10 September 2015)

Page 17: Delete TABLE I and replace with the following TABLE I document (dated 10 September 2015)

Page 18: Delete TABLE II and replace with the following TABLE II document (dated 11 February 2015)

Page 19-28: Delete TABLE III and replace with the following TABLE III document (dated 10 June 2010)

Page 40-42: Delete TABLE VI and replace with the following TABLE VI document (dated 13 September 2011)

Page 43-44: Delete TABLE VII and replace with the following TABLE VII document (dated 10 September 2015)

Page 58-59: Delete TABLE XII and replace with the following TABLE XII document (dated 18 September 2014)

Page 63-64: Delete TABLE XIV and replace with the following TABLE XIV document (dated 18 September 2014)

Delete the following TABLES from MIL-STD-849C:

TABLE XVI. Classification of defects – low cost aerial delivery system (LCADS): High Velocity (HV), Spider TABLE XVII. Classification of defects – low cost aerial delivery system (LCADS): Low Velocity (LV) BAT Parachute TABLE XVIII. Classification of defects – low cost low altitude aerial delivery system (LCLA): Stalker, Cross Parachute System Assembly TABLE XIX. Classification of defects – Low Cost Container (LCC)

Add the following TABLES to MIL-STD-849C:

TABLE XVI. Classification of defects – cross-cruciform parachute canopies with slider – Personnel

(dated 14 June 2010) TABLE XVII. Classification of defects – deployment sleeve – Personnel (dated 14 June 2010) TABLE XVIII. Classification of defects – canopies: square, gliding type – main and reserve, RA-1 only

(dated 18 September 2014)

TABLE XIX. Classification of defects – integrated pack and container (exclusive of harness), deployment bag and pocket, RA-1 only (dated 18 September 2014)

TABLE XX. Classification of defects – canopies: square, gliding type, joint precision airdrop systems, 2K and 2K1T (dated 27 February 2015) TABLE XXI. Classification of defects – harness: joint precision airdrop system, 2K and 2K1T (dated 27 February 2015) TABLE XXII. Classification of defects – soft link: joint precision airdrop system, 2K and 2K1T (dated 11 February 2015)

All tables: Change “Incorrect or defective material - Major” to “Incorrect material or material with major defects – Major”

Bold print signifies changes from the previous revision.

MIL-STD-849C

CONTENTS

TABLE PAGE

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I Personnel parachutes – guideline for maximum allowable errors per canopy 17

II Cargo, deceleration, extraction, recovery, special weapon parachute systems and containers – guideline for maximum allowable errors per canopy

III Classification of defects – solid and extended skirt parachute canopies – personnel 19

IV Classification of defects – ring slot and ribbon parachute canopies 29

V Classification of defects – pilot chutes and drogues 35

VI Classification of defects – personnel parachute packs or containers, and deployment bags

VII Classification of defects – personnel parachute harnesses, risers, static lines, bridle lines, straps, lanyards, pockets, and cloth ripcord handles

VIII Classification of defects – deployment bags and packs (other than personnel) 43

IX Classification of defects – risers, static lines, bridles, straps, adapter webs, and retainers (other than personnel)

X Classification of defects – personnel parachute, integrated pack and harness 48

XI Classification of defects – canopies: square, gliding type – main and reserve 52

XII Classification of defects – pilot chutes for MC-4, MIRPS, and RA-1 and spring assembly, ejector only

XIII Classification of defects – integrated pack and container (without harness), deployment bag and pocket – MC-4 only

XIV Classification of defects – harness, riser, bridle line, strap, and lanyard – MC-4 and RA-1 only

XV Classification of defects – solid and extended skirt parachute canopies – cargo 65

XVI Classification of defects – cross-cruciform parachute canopies with slider – personnel 73

XVII Classification of defects – deployment sleeve – personnel 78

XVIII Classification of defects – canopies: square, gliding type – main and reserve, RA-1 only 80

XIX Classification of defects – integrated pack and container (exclusive of harness), deployment bag, and pocket, RA-1 only

XX Classification of defects – canopies: square, gliding type, joint precision airdrop systems, 2K and 2K1T

XXI Classification of defects – harness: joint precision airdrop system, 2K and 2K1T 90

XXII Classification of defects – soft link: joint precision airdrop system, 2K and 2K1T

TABLE I. Personnel parachutes - guidleline for maximum allowable errors per canopy

No. Item Major Minor

1 Canopies (solid cloth, round, extended skirt)

Troop and rescue 0 8

Emergency 24 feet 0 5

Emergency 26 feet 0 6

Emergency 28 feet 0 6

2 Canopies (square, gliding type, main and reserve) 0 8

3 Canopies (cross-cruciform) 0 8

4 Pilot chute and drogue 0 3

5 Deployment bag, diaper, and sleeve 0 3

6 Pack/container

Troop and rescue (excluding static line) 0 4

Emergency (except chest style) 0 5

Chest style (including reserve) 0 3

Container (integrated main and reserve) without harness, 0 5

MC-4 and RA-1

Container (integrated main and reserve) with harness, MC-4 0 9

7 Integrated pack and harness 0 8

8 Harness 0 5

9 Risers 0 1

10 Static lines 0 2

11 Bridle lines, starps, lanyards, pockets, and cloth ripcord handles 0 2

12 Spring assembly, ejector 0 3

NOTE: In all of the following tables, references in the form to "up to" are inclusive.

Classification

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TABLE II. Cargo, deceleration, extraction, recovery, and special weapon parachute systems and containers -guidleline for maximum allowable errors per canopy

No. Item Major Minor

1 Canopies (solid cloth, round, extended skirt)

Up to 25 feet in diameter 0 10

Over 25 feet in diameter 0 20

Over 50 feet in diameter 0 30

Over 75 feet in diameter 0 40

2 Canopies (ribbon and ring slot)

Up to 25 feet in diameter 0 10

Over 25 feet in diameter 0 20

3 Canopies (glide surface) 0 5

4 Canopies (JPADS 2K, 2K1T) 0 30

5 Drogue and pilot chute 0 3

6 Deployment bags and packs 0 10

7 Risers, static lines, bridles, straps, retainers and adaptor webs 0 5

8 Soft link 0 1

NOTE: In all of the following tables, references in the form to "up to" are inclusive.

Classification

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TABLE III. Classification of defects - solid and extended skirt parachute canopies - personnel.

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No. Major Minor

1. Improper assembly of vent reinforcement band 101

2. Vent reinforcement band overlap Up to 1/4 inch minus 201 Over l/4 inch minus 102 Over 1 inch plus 202

3. Vent hem outside stitching margin from edge of webbing 1/16 to 3/16 inch 203 Over 3/16 inch 103 All rows of stitching not through reinforcement webbing 104

4. Vent loop length (finished dimension) Up to 1/2 inch plus 204 Over 1/2 inch plus 105 Minus direction any length 106

5. Vent line length (finished dimension) Up to 1/4 inch 205 Over 1/4 inch 107

6. Variation in vent line length per set Up to 1 percent 206 Over 1 percent 108

7. Twisted vent line (flat) 109

8. Twisted vent line (core or coreless braid) Over 360 degrees 207 Over 360 degrees, causing kinks in line when relaxed 110

9. Gore width at vent, centerline to centerline on main seam or as stated in TDP Up to 1/4 inch 208 Over 1/4 inch 111

10. Gore width at skirt, centerline to centerline on main seam or as stated in TDP Up to 1/2 inch 209 Over 1/2 inch 112

11. Cross and main seams, improper type or improper assembly 113

Classification Classification of Defect

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No. Major Minor

12. Underfold (raw edge in main or cross seam) 114

13. Overfold in main seam Up to 1/2 inch or extended into center channel 210 Over 1/2 inch 115

14. Overfold in SF10-A and T11R main seam 1/8 up to 1/4 inch any length 211 Over 1/4 inch any length 116

15. Underfold in main seam A 4-needle seam not caught by 3 rows of stitches by at least

1/16 of an inch 117 3 intermittent underfolds of a 2-needle seam, up to

2 inches long and less than 12 inches apart 212 More than 3 intermittent underfolds up to 2 inches long and less than 12 inches apart 118 Underfold more than 4 inches in length 119

16. Underfold in SF10-A and T11R main seam 1/8 up to 1/4 inch any length 213 Over 1/4 inch any length 120

17. Overfold and underfold in cross seam Underfold 1/8 to 3/16 inch and up to 8 inches long 214 Underfold over 8 inches long 121 Up to 3 intermittent underfolds, 3/16 inch and up to 2 inches long, over 12 inches apart 215 More than 3 intermittent underfolds, 3/16 inch and up to 2 inches long, and less than 12 inches apart 122 Overfold 1/8 to 1/4 inch, full length of seam 216 Overfold over 1/4 inch any…