 TM 10-1670-287-23&P   0011 00  WARNING  Any amount of extension past the index surface may mean the  ripcord pins will not be pulled, which may result in death of  parachutist.  An in-storage inspection is a physical check conducted on a random sample of air delivery equipment that  is located in storage. The purpose of the inspection is to ensure that the equipment is ready for issue,  that the item is properly identified and segregated from other types of equipment, that no damage or  deterioration of equipment has been incurred, and that all modifications or similar action requirements  have been completed. The inspection shall also concern the methods and procedures applied to the storage of air delivery items, the  adequacy of storage facilities, efforts of pest and rodent control, and protection against unfavorable climatic  conditions. Air delivery equipment that is in storage will be inspected at least semiannually and at more frequent  intervals if prescribed by the local parachute maintenance officer. The frequency of inspection may vary according  to the type of storage facilities and local climatic conditions. Only parachute rigger personnel designated by the  local parachute maintenance officer will conduct in-storage inspections.  0011 00-8  Change 2  7. If the end of the eye does extend past the index surface, then something is wrong with the cable  routing, or the power housing (conduit) may be damaged. The power cable assembly should be  removed from service immediately. (Refer to the illustration below.)  8. The rigger shall record satisfactory completion of inspection with the slack checker in the reserve  parachute log record book (DA Form 3912). The slack checker test will be annotated in the JUMP,  INSPECTION AND REPACK DATA section, in the area marked BAG NUMBER as follows: “SC Test  PASS/FAIL”.  IN-STORAGE INSPECTION