MC-4 Ram Air Free-fall Personnel Parachute System Technical Manual
Parachute systems
MC-4 Ram Air Free-fall Personnel Parachute System Technical Manual
Military manual on MC-4 parachute systems for personnel drop.
- Publication number
- TM 10-1670-287-23&P
- Publisher
- Federal Aviation Administration
- Access
- Free official publication
- Best for
- Parachute systems
Purpose and audience
About this handbook
A detailed military technical manual for inspection, maintenance, packing, and parts support of the MC-4 ram-air free-fall parachute system.
Who should use it
Qualified military parachute personnel, riggers, maintainers, and technical researchers.
Key subjects
What you’ll learn
System components and configuration
Inspection and maintenance procedures
Packing and assembly
Parts and technical references
Practical study
How to use it in training
Use it only within the training, authorization, and quality-control system applicable to the equipment. Technical tasks require qualified supervision.
- Set an objective. Choose the chapter or topic that supports the next lesson, task, or operating decision.
- Read actively. Mark definitions, diagrams, limitations, and questions to discuss with an instructor or qualified professional.
- Apply the material. Work a scenario, calculation, briefing, simulator exercise, or supervised practical task.
- Verify current information. Check regulations, official notices, charts, and approved aircraft or equipment documents.
Edition awareness
Revision and authority notes
This military manual is system-specific. Confirm the exact equipment configuration and current controlling technical orders before use.
Directory review date: August 1, 2026
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