Serial Number(s):
Model Number:
Inspection Date:
Inspection: (See Section 5 for inspection frequency)
Component:
Harness Hardware
Inspect harness hardware including buckles (1), adjusters (2), D-rings (3), Easy-Link (4),
(Diagram 1)
loop keepers (5), lanyard parking (6), etc. These items must not be damaged, broken, or
distorted, and must be free of sharp edges, burrs, cracks, worn parts, or corrosion. PVC
coated hardware must be free of cuts, rips, tears, holes, etc., in the coating to ensure
non-conductivity. Ensure buckles and adjusters work smoothly.
If present, inspect the quick connect buckles by ensuring that the release tabs work freely
and that a click is heard when the buckle engages. Inspect parachute buckle spring.
Some harnesses are equipped with a "stand up D-ring" in the dorsal (back) D-ring
location. If the spring in the D-ring is damaged or lost and the D-ring no longer stands up,
this does not compromise the harness integrity. As long as the D-ring passes inspection
criteria in Step 1, it is safe to use.
Webbing & Stitching
Inspect webbing; material must be free of frayed, cut, or broken fibers. Check for tears,
(Diagram 2)
abrasions, mold, burns, or discoloration. Inspect stitching; check for pulled or cut stitches.
Broken stitches may be an indication that the harness has been impact loaded and must
be removed from service. On Delta Vest™ harnesses, inspection should include the
webbing inside the vest.
Stitched Impact Indicators
The Stitched Impact Indicators are sections of webbing lapped back on themselves and
(Diagram 3)
secured with a specific stitch pattern. The stitch pattern is designed to release when
the harness arrests a fall or is exposed to equivalent force. If an Impact Indicator
has been activated (indicated), the harness must be removed from service and
destroyed.
Labels (Figure 18)
All labels should be present and fully legible.
System & Subsystem
Inspect each system component or subsystem according to the manufacturer's
Components
instructions.
Diagram 1 – Hardware
1
3
6
4
2
1
5
1
Corrective Action/Maintenance:
Corrective Action/Maintenance:
Corrective Action/Maintenance:
Corrective Action/Maintenance:
Table 1 – Inspection and Maintenance Log
5
1
6
2
1
5
1
Date Purchased:
Date of First Use:
Inspected By:
Diagram 2 – Webbing
Cut
Frayed
Heavily
Soiled
Welding
Burns
Approved By:
Date:
Approved By:
Date:
Approved By:
Date:
Approved By:
Date:
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User
Competent
Person
Diagram 3 – Impact
Indicator
ü
Good
û
Indicated
Next inspection due:
Next inspection due:
Next inspection due:
Next inspection due: