Specification Conversion Table and Deviation Package.pdf

03 May 2024 supersedes

30 September 2022 and all previous revisions

SPECIFICATION CONVERSION TABLE AND DEVIATION PACKAGE

This package contains the Specification Conversion Table and active deviations applicable to aerial delivery equipment for the U.S. Army. Not all deviations provided in this package will apply to a contract. A deviation shall only apply if its specification is identified in the associated Technical Data Package (TDP) or contract. Any questions regarding contract applicability 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-59826A dated 05 May 2016 Commercial Item Description, Thread, Nylon

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

Deviation to MIL-DTL-6645K 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-849D

Alternative Mildew Treatment

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-1101 Webbing, Textile Polyester Tube Edge

Deviation List for PIA-T-5038 Tape, Textile and Webbing, Textile, Reinforcing, Nylon

Deviation List for PIA-W-17337 Webbing, Textile, Woven Nylon

Deviation List for PIA-W-1002 Webbing, Textile, Nylon Tube Edge

16 December 2009

26 January 2017

03 May 2022

31 December 2012

24 April 2024

13 March 2008

27 Sept 2022

22 April 2024

6 Sept 2011

15 May 2013

10 May 2017

22 April 2024

22 April 2024

Supersedes

30 September 2022 and all previous revisions

Attachment 1

SPECIFICATION CONVERSION TABLE

1. The following is a list of Parachute Industry Association (PIA) textile specifications which are to be used to replace MILITARY STANDARDS/SPECIFICATIONS called out in the Technical Data Package (TDP) for parachutes and other aerial delivery equipment for the U.S. Army. PIA specifications listed below are authorized for direct replacement in contracts for parachutes and other aerial delivery equipment for the U.S. Army. The revision levels identified in the following list are current as of the date of this table and may not reflect the current revision at time of contract award. The most current revision shall be used for procurement unless amended by the Contracting Officer. PIA specifications are available at https://www.pia.com.

PIA TEXTILE SPECIFCATION

USE IN PLACE OF

PIA-C-419B CCC-C-419

PIA-C-2001A MIL-C-10296

PIA-C-2002A CCC-C-419, CCC-D-950, NPS001

PIA-C-2003A CCC-C-430

PIA-C-3395D MIL-C-3395

PIA-C-3953F MIL-C-3953

PIA-C-5646D MIL-C-5646

PIA-C-7020E MIL-C-7020

PIA-C-7219D MIL-C-7219

PIA-C-7350D MIL-C-7350

PIA-C-43375D MIL-C-43375

PIA-T-43618C MIL-T-43618

PIA-C-43805C MIL-C-43805 and A-A-55183

PIA-C-44378E MIL-C-44378

PIA-T-1001A* MIL-T-6134, Type I only

PIA-T-5038G MIL-PRF-5038

PIA-T-5661D MIL-T-5661

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

PIA-T-6134C MIL-T-6134, all types except Type I

PIA-T-87130C MIL-T-87130

PIA-W-530B MIL-W-530

PIA-W-4088G MIL-W-4088

PIA-W-5625G MIL-W-5625

PIA-W-5664C MIL-W-5664

PIA-W-5665D MIL-W-5665

PIA-W-17337B MIL-W-17337

PIA-W-25361C MIL-W-25361 and A-A-55242

PIA-W-27265E MIL-W-27265

PIA-W-27657C MIL-W-27657 and AMS 3718 https://www.pia.com/

SPECIFICATION CONVERSION TABLE (continued) 03 May 2024

PIA-W-43668D MIL-W-43668 and A-A-55301

PIA-C-2754D T-C-2754

PIA-C-5040F MIL-C-5040

PIA-C-5651C MIL-C-5651

PIA-C-7515F MIL-C-7515

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

1.A The following is a list of PIA textile specifications used in TDPs for parachutes and other aerial delivery equipment for the U.S. Army which do not replace MILITARY STANDARDS/SPECIFICATIONS. The revision levels identified in the following list are current as of the date of this table and may not reflect the current revision at time of contract award. The most current revision shall be used unless amended by the Contracting Officer. PIA specifications are available at https://www.pia.com.

PIA-W-1002C

PIA-W-1100B*

PIA-W-1101

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

2. The following is a list of PIA hardware specifications used in TDPs for parachutes and other aerial delivery equipment for the U.S. Army which are to be used to replace MILITARY STANDARDS/SPECIFICATIONS. The revision levels identified in the following list are current as of the date of this table and may not reflect the current revision at time of contract award. The most current revision shall be used for procurement unless amended by the Contracting Officer. PIA specifications are available at https://www.pia.com.

PIA HARDWARE STANDARD USE IN PLACE OF

PS22002E MS22002

PS22003C

MS22003

PS22004C

MS22004

PS22007D MS22007

PS22010C MS22010

PS22014E MS22014

PS22017D MS22017

PS22018C MS22018

PS22019C MS22019

PS22020D MS22020

PS22021C MS22021

PS22022C MS22022

PS22040D MS22040

PS22042D MS22042

PS22043C MS22043

PS22044C MS22044

PS22045B MS22045

PS22046C MS22046

PS22047C MS22047

PS24553C

MS24553

PS27761C MS27761

PS27756C

MS27756

PS27762D MS27762

PS27763C MS27763

PS27764C MS27764

PS27765C MS27765

PS27767C MS27767

PS70085D MS70085

PS70086D MS70086

PS70087C MS70087

PS70092A MS70092

PS70098C MS70098

PS70099B MS70099

PS70101D MS70101

PS70102C MS70102

PS70104D MS70104

PS70105B MS70105

PS70106C MS70106

PS70107B MS70107

PS70108C MS70108

PS70113C MS70113

PS70114C MS70114

PS70115C MS70115

PS70116C MS70116

PS70118B

MS70118

PS70119 MS70119

PS70120C MS70120

PS70121G PS70119, MS70119

MS70121 PS70123C MS70123

PS70124D MS70124

PS90295C MS90295

PS90296B MS90296

2.A The following is a list of PIA hardware specifications used in TDPs for parachutes and other aerial delivery equipment for the U.S. Army which do not replace MILITARY STANDARDS/SPECIFICATIONS. The revision levels identified in the following list are current as of the date of this table and may not reflect the current revision at time of contract award. The most current revision shall be used for procurement unless amended by the Contracting Officer. PIA specifications are available at https://www.pia.com.

PS22761A

3. The following is a list of specifications which have been approved to replace canceled specifications.

Types, classes, etc. remain the same between the replacement and the canceled specification unless otherwise detailed within the specification. The revision levels identified in the following list are current as of the date of this table and may not reflect the current revision at time of contract award. The most current revision shall be used unless amended by the Contracting Officer. The following specifications are available from: https://assist.dla.mil, https://www.aia-aerospace.org, https://www.astm.org, https://www.pia.com, and https://www.sae.org.

SPECIFICATION

USE IN PLACE OF

A-A-52080B

MIL-T-43435

A-A-52094B

V-T-276 A-A-55126C

MIL-F-21840

A-A-59291B MIL-I-6903

A-A-59826A

V-T-295

A-A-59989 MIL-T-43624

AIA/NAS NASM16491

MIL-G-16491

ASTM D3990

FED-STD-4B

ASTM D5486/D5486M*

PPP-T-60

ASTM D6193

FED-STD-751

MIL-DTL-32075A

DDD-L-20

MIL-DTL-32439B

MIL-C-43734

MIL-PRF-6855F

MIL-R-6855, AMS-R-6855

PIA-DTL-40137C

MIL-DTL-40137

PIA-H-7195C MIL-H-7195

AMS-STD-595A

FED-STD-595

*Direct replacement for Type IV only

4. The following is a list of various colors, types and classes called out in specifications which supersede the requirements specified in the TDP. 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.

4.A Color.

When a shade of Olive Drab, Olive Green or Camouflage 483 is specified, use color Foliage Green 504 (FG 504).

When Woodland Camouflage pattern is specified, use the Operational Camouflage Pattern (OCP).

See AMS-STD-595A for further information on color chip, color selection, color matching and quality control inspection.

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

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

https://assist.dla.mil/ https://www.aia-aerospace.org/ https://www.astm.org/ https://www.sae.org/

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

Except for PIA-T-5038 Type VII, 2 inch and 3 inch, 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, 2 inch and 3 inch, only Class 1 is authorized for use.

4.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.

4.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.

4.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.

4.G MIL-DTL-32439 supersedes MIL-C-43734.

The types and classes have been updated and are not the 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-32439B paragraph 6.4.

4.H Cloth, plain weave, nylon: water repellent treated and untreated, MIL-DTL-43128.

“Cloth, plain weave, nylon: water repellent, OG-106, MIL-C-43128” has been updated to “Cloth, plain weave, nylon: water repellent treated and untreated, MIL-DTL-43128”. Types and classes have been added to MIL- DTL-43128 which were not present in MIL-C-43128. Where MIL-C-43128 is called out, MIL-DTL-43128 Type II, Class 8 is authorized for use, except when used on T11R Ejector Spring Assy, PN 11-1-7065. When used on T11R Ejector Spring Assy, PN 11-1-7065, MIL-DTL-43128 Type III, Class 8 is authorized for use. When MIL- C-43128 is called out to be untreated per Vendor Item Drawing 11-1-9288, MIL-DTL-43128 Type I, Class 8 is authorized for use. MIL-DTL-43128D shall be used unless amended by the contracting officer.

4.I Webbing, textile, cotton warp, PIA-W-5665.

Class 1B, 2B or 3 mildew resistant treated webbing shall adhere to the Alternative Mildew Treatment for Copper-8 Quinolinolate deviation provided in this package.

4.J Cord, Spectra® source-controlled drawings.

Length per pound test method called out in Table I of all Cord, Spectra® source-controlled drawings is incorrectly listed as PIA-STD-6004. Correct test method is PIA-TM-6004.

5. The following is a list of all active deviations for specifications, drawings, and requirements for use on contracts for parachutes and other aerial delivery equipment for the U.S. Army.

SPECIFICATION/REQUIREMENT DATE

A-A-59467 16 Dec 2009 A-A-59826A 26 Jan 2017 MIL-DTL-32439 03 May 2022 MIL-DTL-6645K 03 May 2024 MIL-DTL-7567C 03 May 2022 MIL-DTL-7620 03 May 2022 MIL-DTL-10884H 31 Dec 2012 MIL-DTL-32075 24 April 2024 MIL-DTL-44036 13 March 2008 MIL-STD-849D 27 Sept 2022 PIA-W-1101 10 May 2017 Alternative Mildew Treatment 22 April 2024 Color Shade Match Requirements 06 Sept 2011 ASTM D6193 15 May 2013 PIA-T-5038 22 April 2024

PIA-W-17337

PIA-W-1002 24 April 2024

6. Bold print signifies updates to this 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) .

26 January 2017

29 October 2010

Deviation List For A-A-59826A dated 05 May 2016 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) only.”

Page 5, TABLE II: Change NOTE 6/ to read as follows, “Except that five (5) determinations shall be made per sample unit, shall be reported on the test report, and shall be at or above the minimum requirement for breaking strength.”

04 February 2021

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

Attachment 5

Page 14, para 3.9.4 Change from “…no wetting by N-Tetradecane initially and after 1-laundering.” to “…no wetting by N- Tetradecane initially.”

Page 17, TABLE XI Material Tests The following tests are not required

Colorfastness to Perspiration (Acid & Alkaline)

Resistance to Diethyltoluamide (DEET)

Spectral reflectance

Toxicity

Highlighted text represents changes from the previous Deviation.

18 April 2022

Deviation to MIL-DTL-6645K Detail Specification Parachutes Personnel, General Specification for

Attachment 6

Add paragraph 3.1.2.1 as follows:

Test reports and certifications (TR&C) shall be submitted electronically with each TR&C submitted as a separate file. TR&C’s shall be submitted via DoD SAFE link https://safe.apps.mil/.

File names at minimum shall be identified as follows:

Textiles:

Specification number, type, supplier lot number, DOM, and last four digits of the contract number

Textile file names shall be formatted as follows using PIA-W-4088, TVII, Class 2 as an example:

4088,TVII,ABCD1234,04.2024,1234

Hardware

Ordering or designation criteria defined in the specification/standard, ie:

specification, alloy, temper, thickness, source of material, heat #, COC date, last four digits of the contract number

Hardware file names shall be formatted as follows using 6061-T6 Aluminum, .125” thick as an example:

ASTMB209-14,6061,T6,.125,ABC Metals,123456789,04.2024,1234

Paragraph 3.6.1.1 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 except for 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.

Paragraph 3.6.1.1.1 Tensioning of suspension cord line, add the following to the list for MC-6 only:

Line Conforming to Tension

Nylon Cord PIA-C-5040, Type II 14 ± ½ pound https://safe.apps.mil/

Paragraph 3.6.1.2 Air permeability, add the following to the end of paragraph:

For 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.

For RA-1 only: The air permeability limits in cfm for main and reserve canopies only (pilot chutes shall follow the original air permeability requirements of 3.6.1.2 and are not included in the following table) 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

Add paragraph 4.4.1.1.1 as follows:

Test reports and certifications shall be submitted per the details in 3.1.2.1.

Paragraph 4.7.1 Air permeability round, modify as follows for MC-6, SF-10A canopies only:

The cloth of the completed parachute canopy assemblies shall be tested for air permeability to determine compliance with the requirements of 3.6.1.2. 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.

Paragraph 4.7.1.1 Air permeability, gliding, modify as follows for RA-1 Main and Reserve canopies only:

The cloth of completed Main and Reserve RA-1 canopy assemblies shall be tested for the air permeability requirements of 3.6.1.2. 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 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 tested to the air permeability requirements of 3.6.1.2, except that the number and locations of the readings shall be as specified by the procuring activity.

Paragraph 4.7.1.1 Air permeability, gliding, modify as follows for MC-4 canopies only:

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.

Add the following 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 3.6.1.2. 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 3.6.1.2.

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 3.6.1.2.

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 3.6.1.2.

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

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.

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.

28 October 2019

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

Attachment 7

NOTE: Bold print indicates changes from the previous deviation.

Paragraph 3.4.1.1 Canopy damage during construction. Add the following sentence at the end of the paragraph:

“… Darns are not allowed on T11-R Parachute Assemblies.”

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.

28 October 2019

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

Attachment 7

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.

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.

h. Darns are not allowed on load bearing harnesses, risers, static lines, bridle lines, straps, lanyards and pockets, with the exception of the vest panels on Restraint Harness panels.

Paragraph 4.2, change to read as follows:

4.2 First article, qualification and conformance inspections. Inspections shall be performed as specified in section 4 of MIL-DTL-6645. Textile and hardware samples with supplier test reports and certifications shall be submitted in accordance with paragraph 3.2.3 of MIL-DTL-6645.

supercedes 10 September 2015

Deviation List for

MIL-DTL-7620

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

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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.

supercedes 10 September 2015

Deviation List for

MIL-DTL-7620

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

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Page 7, 4.3.1 Component and material inspection. Add the following sub-paragraph:

4.3.1.1 Material submission. Materials shall be accompanied by the following items with affidavits of the source of supply (supplier test reports and certifications) of each item: five yards of each color and type of broad cloth, ½ pound spool, cone or tube of each color and type of thread, thirty yards of each color and type of cord, webbing and tape, two sets of each type of hardware, and two of any miscellaneous item such as stiffeners, zippers, etc. used in the construction of the parachute assembly. The samples shall comply in all respects with the requirements specified herein.

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.

31 December 2012

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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”.

23 September 2022

Deviation List For Detail Specification MIL-DTL-32075 Label: For Clothing, Equipage, and Tentage (General Use)

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Page 5, Para 3.5.4: Change the paragraph for TYPE VI LABEL to read as follows: “The label cloth shall be a nonwoven material of either spunbonded polyester or continuous filament 80/20 percent polyester/cellulose material when tested as specified in 4.5. The cloth fibers shall be randomly dispersed and bonded at filament junctions.”

Type VI labels are authorized for use on U.S. Army Airdrop contracts. Use of any other type, regardless of designation within the specification, must not be used without approval through the contracting office.

13 March 2008 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”.

27 September 2022

28 April 2022

Deviation List for

MIL-STD-849D

NOTE: Bold print indicates changes from the previous deviation.

For the “Clear oil stains on canopy cloth (sewing machine oil)” and the “Oil stains on canopy material” defects, change Table III defect #69, Table IV defect #52, Table XI defect #29 and Table XV defect #59 to read as follows:

Clear oil stains on canopy cloth (sewing machine oil)

Any single stain greater than ¼ square inch (or greater than MAJOR

½ inch x ½ inch, or ¼ inch x 1 inch, for example)

Any combination of multiple stains totaling ¼ square inch to MINOR

¾ square inch per single gore section

Any combination of multiple stains totaling more than ¾ square MAJOR inch per single gore section

More than a total of 4 square inches per entire canopy MAJOR

Change Table XVI defect #32 to read as follows:

Clear oil stains on canopy cloth (sewing machine oil)

Any single stain greater than ¼ square inch (or greater than MAJOR

½ inch x ½ inch, or ¼ inch x 1 inch, for example)

Any combination of multiple stains totaling ¼ square inch to MINOR

¾ square inch per single panel section

Any combination of multiple stains totaling more than ¾ square MAJOR inch per single panel section

More than a total of 4 square inches per entire canopy MAJOR

Change Table V defect #25 and Table XII defect #16 to read as follows:

Clear oil stains on canopy cloth (sewing machine oil)

Any single stain greater than ¼ square inch (or greater than MAJOR

½ inch x ½ inch, or ¼ inch x 1 inch, for example)

Any combination of multiple stains totaling greater than ¼ square MAJOR inch per pilot chute

Table VI, #10 Grommet, cone and snap fastener spacing and location

Change to read as follows:

“Grommet, cone and snap fastener spacing and location (NOTE: Does not apply to T-11R Pack Tray or

Attachment 12

27 September 2022

28 April 2022

Deviation List for

MIL-STD-849D

Attachment 12

T-11R Pack Tray, Single Pin Assembly)…”

Note: This Table VI #10 deviation was separately listed as its own deviation which has been deleted and consolidated into this MIL-STD-849D deviation list.

Table VI, #18 Stow loop dimensions

Add the following to be applicable to the 11-1-6994 Deployment Bag Assy, USL, Troop Personnel parachute, 1-1/8 ± 1/16 inch dimension for stow loop spacing on 11-1-2595 Sheet 4:

Greater than 1-3/16 inch and up to 1-1/4 inch MINOR

Greater than 1-1/4 inch MAJOR

Less than 1-1/16 inch MAJOR

Alternative Mildew Treatment 22 April 2024

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This deviation is applicable for procurement of U.S. Army parachutes or other airdrop equipment. When technical data packages specify antimicrobial treated cotton webbing or tape, the following is authorized:

1. The webbing shall be treated with an organic mildew inhibitor that is Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA) registered under the Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide

Act (FIFRA), and the observable fungi shall be no greater than “microscopic growth” (visible only under a microscope), when tested as specified in AATCC 30 Test III.

2. Certificates of Compliance (CofC) shall include the mildew treatment supplier and product name, EPA Registration Number, and shall include current test data that is provided in accordance with the AATCC test method. CofC must be accompanied by the treated textile in the sample quantity required per contract (or thirty yards if not specified), as well as one yard of the untreated textile for verification by the government.

New mildew resistant treatments must be approved prior to use on any contract for U.S. Army parachutes or other airdrop equipment and must be tested during First Article per the AATCC Test

Method thereafter.

Approval of mildew resistant treatments for use on U.S. Army parachutes or other U.S. Army airdrop equipment is the responsibility of U.S. Army Combat Capabilities Development Command (DEVCOM)

Soldier Center, Aerial Delivery Engineering Support Team (ADEST), Natick, MA 01760. Because of the necessity to conduct a full evaluation, only those treatments already approved and so listed in the invitation for bids or requests for proposal shall be considered acceptable for procurement.

6 September 2011

19 March 1992

Color Shade Matching Requirements

Parachute Canopies, Personnel and Cargo

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Finished parachute canopies made with cloth which meets finished color and matching requirements, as detailed in the cloth specification, shall be acceptable if fabricated with shade variation. This shade variation may be seen panel to panel, gore to gore, section to section, canopy to canopy, etc., and does not affect fit, form, or function. It is not considered a defect or poor workmanship, and is not cause for rejection of the parachute system.

15 May 2013

Deviation for

ASTM D6193

Standard Practice for Stitches and Seams

Attachment 16

Deviation to paragraph X1.4 and Figure X1.45

Zigzag stitches per inch (Types 304 and 308) shall be measured per Figure 35 in ANSI/AIAA S-017A as follows:

10 May 2017

For Parachute Industry Association Specification PIA-W-1101 Webbing, Textile, Polyester Tube Edge

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Page 3, Para 3.7.1 Add the following sentence to the end of the paragraph:

“The orange yarn shall be an approximate shade match to Orange per color chip 22510 of AMS-STD- 595.”

for Parachute Industry Association Specification PIA-T-5038 Tape, Textile and Webbing, Textile, Reinforcing, Nylon

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Add Types IV and VII to TABLE II Physical Requirements for Classes 1A and shuttleless woven Class 2 as follows:

Yarns, minimum Yarn denier

Type Width, inches

Thickness, inch

Weight oz./yd., maximum

Breaking strength lbs., minimum

Elongation percent, minimum

Warp Binder Per inch filling

Warp Binder Filling

IV 2 ± 1/16 .030 - .040 1.0 2000 18 416 31 96 420 420 210

VII 1 ± 1/16 .010 - .014 0.14 ± .05 325 18 124 92 210 100

Add a footnote next to Curvature in TABLE VII End Item Tests which states the following: “Curvature for Type VII shuttleless tape shall be accepted based on supplier certification.”

Parachute Industry Association Specification PIA-W-17337 Webbing, Textile, Woven Nylon

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Add the following to TABLE I Construction and physical requirements:

Width, inches

Thickness, inches

Weight per linear yard, ounce (maximum)

Breaking strength, pounds, warp, full (minimum)

Yarns per inch filling (minimum)

Threads full width

Total warp Warp ends Binder ends

3-1/2 ± 1/16 .038 - .050 2.6 4000 96 420 338 82

4 ± 1/16 .038 - .050 3.0 4600 96 478 385 93

Deviation List 24 April 2024

Parachute Industry Association Specification PIA-W-1002 Webbing, Textile, Nylon Tube Edge

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Replace TABLE IV Webbing visual defects with the following table:

Defect Description Classification

Major Minor

Abrasion marks Nap sufficient to obscure the identity of any yarn 101

Any continuous or repetitive, nap does not have to obscure yarn

Broken or missing end Any 103 Broken or missing pick 1/ Any 104 Coarse or light filling bar Resulting in visible difference in stiffness or thickness of webbing and extending for more than ¼-inch in the length direction

Resulting in visible difference in stiffness or thickness of webbing and extending for ¼-inch or less in the length direction

Twist or distortion 2/ Webbing will not lay flat upon application of manual pressure due to twist or distortion

Cut, hole, or tear Any cut, hole, or tear 106

Drop-ply 3/ Clearly visible on more than two ends within same length and extending over nine linear inches or more

Clearly visible on one or two ends within same length and extending over nine linear inches or more

Edges Frayed, slack, tight or otherwise poorly constructed and exceeding ¼-inch in length

Broken filaments 3/, 4/ Major filamentation characterized as continuous filamentation along the warp or along the fill, or any filamentation beyond the norm

Floats or skips Three or more 110

Any float in the warp direction covering more than one pick 111

Any float in the fill direction covering three or more ends 112

Hitchback crack 3/ Clearly visible opening between adjoining picks, or warp-wise tension area over part of the width resulting in visible light and heavy places

Jerked-in filling 3/ Pulled in at edges 205

Kinks More than three in any linear inch 113

Knots 1/ More than one knot in any nine linear inches 206

One knot every 2-yards with untrimmed ends extending from surface of webbing

Mispick, double pick Two or more across the full width 114

Single across the full width 208

Deviation List 24 April 2024

Parachute Industry Association Specification PIA-W-1002 Webbing, Textile, Nylon Tube Edge

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Slack end Two or more in the same length, jerked in between picks, or forming clearly visible loops on the surface

Single jerked in between picks or forming clearly visible loops on the surface

Slub, slug or gout More than twice the thickness of the yarn (or ply, if plied) 210

Smash Any smash 116

Spot and stains

Up to 1/4-inch diameter

Greater than 1/4-inch diameter

Up to three spots and stains in a 12-inch section of webbing (each spot up to 1/4-inch diameter)

Greater than three spots in a 12-inch section of webbing 118

Streaks

Up to ¾-inch length 213

Greater than ¾-inch length 119

More than one streak in a 12-inch section of webbing 120

Tight end 3/ Clearly visible up to 12-inches in length 121 Wrong draw Extending for more than 9-inches 122

Lockstitch Dropped knitted stitch on edge 123 Missing 124

Notes:

1/ Filling tie-in or joining shall not be construed as a defect.

2/ A 3-yard length of webbing shall be laid on a flat and smooth surface without tension. If the webbing is wavy or ridgy, it shall be counted as a defect.

3/

Clearly visible at normal inspection distance (approximately 3-feet).

4/ Minor filamentation, such as sporadic and/or long filaments protruding through the body of the webbing shall not be counted as a defect.