0060 00  TM 10-1670-287-23&P  SUPPORTING INFORMATION  MC-4 RAM AIR FREE-FALL PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM  PREPARATION FOR STORAGE  THIS TASK COVERS:  INITIAL SETUP:  Equipment Condition  Personnel Required  STORAGE CRITERIA  GENERAL STORAGE REQUIREMENTS  STORAGE SPECIFICS FOR PARACHUTES  x Storage Criteria  x General Storage Requirements  x Storage Specifics for Parachutes  x In-Storage Inspection  1.  When available, a heated building should be used to store parachutes.  2.  Parachutes will be stored in a dry, well-ventilated location and protected from pilferage, dampness,  fire, dirt, insects, rodents, and direct sunlight.  3.  Parachutes will not be stored in a manner which would prevent ventilation or interfere with light  fixtures, heating vents, fire fighting devices, cooling units, exits, or fire doors.  4.  Parachutes will not be stored in a damaged, dirty, or damp condition.  5.  All stored parachute items will be marked, segregated, and located for accessibility and easy  identification.  6.  Parachutes will not be stored in direct contact with any building floor or wall. Storage will be  accomplished using bins, shelves, pallets, racks, or dunnage to provide airspace between the storage  area floor and the equipment. If the pre-constructed shelving or similar storage accommodations are  not available, locally fabricate storage provisions using suitable lumber or wooden boxes.  7.  All available material handling equipment should be used as much as possible in the handling of  parachutes.  8.  Periodic rotation of stock, conversion of available space, proper housekeeping policies, and strict  adherence to all safety regulations will be practiced at all times.  1.  Except for those assemblies required for contingency operation, parachutes will not be stored in a  packed configuration.  In addition to the storage requirements stipulated in the general storage requirements paragraph, above,  the following is a list of specifics that must be enforced when storing parachutes:  0060 00-1  Administrative storage of the MC-4 Ram Air Personnel Parachute System will be accomplished in  accordance with AR 750-1, and the instructions furnished below.  92R (10) Parachute Rigger Unpacked.  To ensure that serviceability standards of the stored parachute assembly are maintained, every effort will  be exerted to adhere to the following general storage requirements: 