scope:

This standard establishes the inspection requirements and a standard classification of manufacturing and final assembly defects for parachutes.

Purpose. The purpose of this standard is to:

Provide a uniform standard of quality for determining the acceptability of parachutes and their components. 

Standardize the inspection requirements for all parachute manufacturers. 

Consolidate, into a single document, definitions of all parachute terms.

Application. This standard should apply when it is referenced in the specification or contract provisions.

intended Use:

This document is intended for defining the major/critical and minor classifications necessary to determine the acceptability of various parachutes for Government procurement purposes.