Da Form 1748 PDF Details

In the intricate world of military logistics, precision in the preparation and deployment of supplies is paramount, and the DA Form 1748 plays a critical role in this process. This form, officially titled the Joint Airdrop Inspection Record (Platforms), ensures the thorough inspection and documentation of equipment prior to airdrop operations. It guides the inspection teams through a detailed checklist, which includes identifying the unit being airdropped, the airlift unit, departure airfield, type of aircraft, and specific details about the rigging of the platforms to be dropped. The form is meticulously designed to capture essential data such as the weight, length, width, and height of the load, as well as the configuration of the drogue and cargo parachutes, their connection to the load, and the integrity of the equipment used for the extraction and release of the payload. Furthermore, it goes into granular details regarding the proper packing and securing of parachutes, the condition of the platforms, the safety measures for hazardous materials, and emergency restraint systems. By ensuring that all these elements are inspected and documented, the DA Form 1748 serves as a safeguard to ensure the safety and success of military airdrop missions, reflecting a deep commitment to operational excellence and the well-being of military personnel. Through a comprehensive checklist, this form facilitates a rigorously structured process to examine and validate the readiness of equipment for airdrop, with the aim of minimizing risks and enhancing the effectiveness of airborne operations.

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Form NameDa Form 1748
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JOINT AIRDROP INSPECTION RECORD (PLATFORMS)

(See reverse for instructions)

1. UNIT BEING AIRDROPPED

 

 

 

 

2. AIRLIFT UNIT (*)

 

 

3. DEPARTURE AIRFIELD (ONLOAD)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

4. TYPE AIRCRAFT

 

5. AIRCRAFT SERIAL NO. (*)

 

6. ITEM DESCRIPTION

 

 

7. RIGGED IAW FM/TO NO

8. LOAD POSITION (*)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

OF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOAD DATA TAG INFORMATION

 

 

 

9. WEIGHT

 

 

 

10. LENGTH

 

11. WIDTH

 

 

12. HEIGHT

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LOADING

CHECK ONLY ITEMS APPLICABLE TO YOUR SPECIFIC

 

LOADING

 

CHECK ONLY ITEMS APPLICABLE TO YOUR SPECIFIC LOAD

 

INSPECTION

 

INSPECTION

 

 

LOAD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEFORE AFTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BEFORE

AFTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

13. EXTRACTION/DROGUE PARACHUTE AND RIGGING

 

 

 

 

19.

CARGO PARACHUTE SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

A. CORRECT SIZE, BAG CLOSING TIES CORRECT

 

 

 

 

 

A. CORRECT NUMBER OF PARACHUTES (D-BAGS CLUSTERED)

 

 

 

B. SAFETY LOOP/PENDULUM LINE ATTACHED

 

 

 

 

 

B. PARACHUTE SECURED TO LOAD, CONNECTED TO RELEASE

 

 

 

C. SAFETY LOOP OVER BENT V-RING

 

 

 

 

 

WITH THREE-FOOT SLING (SINGLE PARACHUTE)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D. V-RINGS LOCKED IN PARACHUTE HOLDER

 

 

 

 

 

C. RELEASE STRAPS ATTACHED TO CLEVIS AT PARACHUTE

 

 

 

E. PENDULUM LINE PROPERLY SECURED (IAW -9 PROCEDURES)

 

 

 

 

D. RESTRAINT STRAP PROPERLY SECURING PARACHUTE(S)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

AND ROUTED THROUGH RELEASE KNIFE(S)

 

 

 

 

14.

EXTRACTION (ELB)/DROGUE LINE BAG (DLB)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A. EXTRACTION/DROGUE LINE CORRECT LENGTH, LOOP, & TYPE

 

 

 

 

E. RELEASE KNIFE SHARP, PROPERLY SAFETIED

 

 

 

 

B. DROGUE/EXTRACTION LINE INSERTED INTO CLIPS AND/OR TIED TO

 

 

 

 

F. RISER EXTENSIONS CORRECT LENGTH, ATTACHED TO

 

 

 

PROPER RECESS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PARACHUTE(S) AND RELEASE(S)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C. ELB/DLB PROPERLY PACKED, BAG CLOSING TIES CORRECT

 

 

 

 

20. M-1, M-2 OR M-3 PARACHUTE RELEASE ASSEMBLY

 

 

 

D. EXTRACTION/DROGUE LINE PROPERLY PLACED AND SECURED

 

 

 

 

A. RELEASE POSITIONED CORRECTLY AND SECURED TO LOAD

 

 

 

E. DROGUE LINE CONNECTED TO TOWPLATE JETTISON LINK

 

 

 

 

B. PARACHUTE CONNECTOR(S) SEATED IN RETAINER CLAMP

 

 

 

F. EXTRACTION LINE CONNECTED TO EXTRACTION SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

 

C. RELEASE TIMER KEYS EXTENDED, ARMING LANYARD WIRE

 

 

 

15.

TOWPLATE EXTRACTION LINK

 

 

 

 

 

SEATED, LANYARD SAFETIED AND SECURED TO PARACHUTE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D-BAG HANDLE (TOGGLE LOCKSLIDE ALIGNED AND VISIBLE, M-3

 

 

 

A. DROGUE JETTISON LINK SAFETIED TO DROGUE EXTRACTION LINE

 

 

 

 

ONLY)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B. EXTRACTION LINK INSTALLED IN TOWPLATE

 

 

 

 

 

21.

SUSPENSION SLINGS

 

 

 

 

C. ENSURE LINK LATCH CAM FOLLOWERS LOCK OVER EXTRACTION LINK

 

 

 

 

A. ATTACHED TO COUPLER/CLEVIS/LINKS

 

 

 

 

16.

DROGUE EXTRACTION SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

 

B. CORRECT LENGTH, LOOP, AND NUMBER

 

 

 

 

A. ELB BRIDLE ATTACHED TO EXTRACTION LINK

 

 

 

 

 

C. ATTACHED TO LOAD OR PLATFORM

 

 

 

 

 

 

B. CENTERLINE ATTACHED TO EXTRACTION LINK AND CONNECTOR LINK

 

 

 

 

D. PROPERLY PADDED, ROUTED AND SECURED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C. ELB BRIDLE SECURELY ATTACHED TO ELB (6 PLACED) AND PARACHUTE

 

 

 

 

22.

GENERAL ITEMS

 

 

 

 

 

 

DEPLOYMENT BAG BRIDLE(S)

 

 

 

 

 

A. LASHINGS UNIFORM TENSION AND BINDERS SAFETIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D. PARACHUTE(S) CLUSTERED AND TIED TO ELB

 

 

 

 

 

B. ACCOMPANYING LOAD SECURED

 

 

 

 

 

 

E. PARACHUTE(S) BAG CLOSING TIES AND MINIATURE KNIFE(S) INSTALLED

 

 

 

 

C. HONEYCOMB FLUSH AGAINST LOAD, GOOD CONDITION,

 

 

 

AND SAFETIED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROPERLY ARRANGED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F. KNIFE LANYARD(S) EQUAL EFFECTIVE LENGTH AND ATTACHED TO

 

 

 

 

D. PLATFORM NOT DAMAGED OR BOWED, BOTTOM CHECKED

 

 

 

CONNECTOR LINK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FOR CONDITION (CHECKED BEFORE OR DURING LOADING)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G. PARACHUTE(S) ADAPTER WEB(S) ATTACHED TO CONNECTOR LINK

 

 

 

 

E. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL CERTIFIED IAW TM 38-250/AFJMAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H. MAIN EXTRACTION LINE CONNECTED TO CONNECTOR LINK,

 

 

 

 

24-204

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONNECTOR LINK SAFETIED TO PARACHUTE(S)

 

 

 

 

 

F. EMERGENCY RESTRAINT PROVISIONS ON THE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I. EXTRACTION LINE CORRECT LENGTH, LOOP, TYPE AND PROPERLY

 

 

 

 

PLATFORM/LOAD

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PACKED, BAG CLOSING TIES CORRECT

 

 

 

 

 

23. OTHERS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J. PARACHUTE(S) AND ELB POSITIONED AND SECURED

 

 

 

 

 

(REF:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K. CONNECTED TO EXTRACTION SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

 

24. ADS LOCKS

A. NUMBER

 

 

B. SETTING

 

17. SEQUENTIAL LOAD EXTRACTION PARACHUTE(S) AND ELB

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A. CORRECT SIZE, BAG CLOSING TIES CORRECT

 

 

 

 

 

25. BEFORE LOADING INSPECTION

DATE/TIME COMPLETE

 

 

B. PROPERLY PLACED, ATTACHED TO LOAD

 

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATION

 

 

 

 

/

 

C. PENDULUM LINE/SAFETY LOOP PROPERLY ROUTED AND SECURED

 

 

 

 

A. TRANSPORTED FORCE INSPECTOR

 

 

 

 

D. EXTRACTION LINE ATTACHED TO PARACHUTE, SAFETIED TO LOAD

 

 

 

 

UNIT (PRINT)

 

 

 

 

LAST NAME (PRINT)

 

INITIALS

E. ELB PROPERLY PACKED, POSITIONED/SECURED, AND CONNECTED TO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXTRACTION SYSTEM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

18.

EXTRACTION FORCE TRANSFER COUPLING (EFTC)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A. RELEASE CABLE ATTACHED TO ACTUATOR AND CABLE CLEVIS PIN

 

 

 

 

B. AIR FORCE INSPECTOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

INSTALLED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNIT (PRINT)

 

 

 

 

LAST NAME (PRINT)

 

INITIALS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

B. ACTUATOR MOUNTED, PINS INSTALLED AND SEATED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

C. ACTUATOR ARM SAFETY PIN REMOVED AND STOWED

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

D. LATCH AND ADAPTER SECURED TO THE LOAD, COUPLING LINK FULLY

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SEATED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

26. AFTER LOADING INSPECTION

 

DATE/TIME COMPLETE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

E. LATCH LOCKED, INDICATOR MARKS ALIGNED, RELEASE CABLE

 

 

 

 

CERTIFICATION

 

 

 

 

/

 

ATTACHED, CLEVIS PIN INSTALLED

 

 

 

 

 

A. TRANSPORTED FORCE INSPECTOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

F. MARKED END OF SLOT IN LOCK LINK LINES UP WITH WHITE DIMPLE

 

 

 

 

UNIT (PRINT)

 

 

 

 

LAST NAME (PRINT)

 

INITIALS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MARK ON LATCH BODY (60K)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

G. PUSH DOWN ON LATCH PUSH ROD (NO RED VISIBLE ABOVE LATCH SIDE

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PLATE) (60K)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

H. CHECK ROLLER SHAFT DIMPLE CENTERED IN LATCH IN 1/4 INCH

 

 

 

 

B. AIR FORCE INSPECTOR

 

 

 

 

 

 

PEEPHOLE (60K)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

UNIT (PRINT)

 

 

 

 

LAST NAME (PRINT)

 

INITIALS

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I. CHECK LATCH LOCK FOR NO MOVEMENT BEYOND ALIGNMENT OF

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MARKED END OF SLOT WITH WHITE DIMPLE ON LATCH BODY (60K)

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

J. DEPLOYMENT LINE CORRECT LENGTH AND LOOP, ATTACHED TO

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COUPLING LINK AND PARACHUTE(S), PROPERLY ROUTED AND SAFETIED

 

 

 

 

C. AIRCREW LOADMASTER

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

K. RELEASE CABLE CORRECT LENGTH, PROPERLY ROUTED AND SAFETIED

 

 

 

 

UNIT (PRINT)

 

 

 

 

LAST NAME (PRINT)

 

INITIALS

L. ACTUATOR BRACKET PROPERLY MOUNTED

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

M. ACTUATOR COCKED AND ARM SAFETY PIN INSTALLED

 

 

 

 

 

SIGNATURE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

N.ACTUATOR REMOVED FROM MOUNTING BRACKET AND PLACED INBOARD FOR LOADING

(*) COMPLETE BLOCKS 2, 5 AND 8 DURING AFTER LOADING INSPECTION

DD FORM 1748, NOV 1997

PREVIOUS EDITION MAY BE USED.

ADOBE PROFESSIONAL 8.0

 

 

 

INSTRUCTIONS

 

 

 

Complete Joint Airdrop Inspection Record (Platforms) as required by

 

Item 11.

Enter the width of the platform or load, whichever is greater.

 

AFJI 13-210/AF 59-4/OPNAVINST 4630-24b/MCO 13480.1A, and as

 

 

 

 

 

detailed below:

 

 

 

Item 12.

Enter the height of the platform and load from the bottom of

 

 

 

 

 

the platform to the highest point on the load.

 

 

Item 1. Enter the designation and geographic location of the military unit

 

 

 

 

 

responsible for the equipment being tendered for airdrop.

 

Item 13 through 22. Enter an X for each applicable item. Enter "NA"

 

 

 

 

 

for non-applicable items. NOTE: If an entire major area is not

*Item 2.

Enter the unit of aircraft commander (complete during

 

applicable, it may be crossed out (X).

 

 

after-loading inspection).

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 23. Use the attachment in appropriate rigging manual and

Item 3.

Enter the designation of the locality from which the unit being

 

attach to inspection form.

 

 

airlifted is departing. (Example: Bravo LZ, Eglin AFB FL.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 24. Inspect all locks affecting the platform for this pass and

Item 4. Enter the model and series of aircraft that will airlift the

 

enter lock number(s) set into the platform and the setting on each

equipment to be airdropped. (Example: C-130E.)

 

 

lock.

 

 

 

*Item 5.

Enter the complete serial number (tail number) of the aircraft on

 

Item 25.

Enter local time and date of inspections.

All entries,

which the equipment is loaded.

(Complete

during after-loading

 

including

signatures, must be complete and legible.

Both

the

inspections.)

 

 

 

Transported Force and Air Force inspectors certify completion of the

 

 

 

 

 

inspection. When the load is delivered to the aircraft, the aircrew

Item 6. Enter the nomenclature of the equipment tendered for airdrop. If

 

loadmaster will ensure all items 1 through 12 are entered and correct,

additional space is required for mixed pieces of equipment, enter "see

 

and ensure all checks in the before loading column (items 13 through

remarks" and describe the entire load in item 27.

(Example: HMMWV,

 

22) are entered. Ensure items 25A and B are completed.

 

 

ammunition, petroleum)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 26. Enter local time and date of inspections. All entries

Item 7.

Enter the FM/TO number

utilized in rigging the equipment

 

including signatures, must be complete and legible. Both inspectors

tendered for airdrop.

 

 

 

must certify completion. NOTE: After all inspections are completed,

 

 

 

 

 

the aircrew loadmaster ensures that all applicable columns have

*Item 8.

Enter the sequential position of each platform in the aircraft.

 

been checked and affixes his signature certifying completion of all

For a three-platform load, the first platform loaded is Load #3. The last

 

inspection requirements.

 

 

platform loaded is Load #1. (Complete during after-loading inspection.)

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Item 27. Enter any comments pertaining to the load, loading

Item 9. Enter the total rigged weight of the platform, air items, and

 

difficulties encountered, or reason for rejection of the

load.

Also

accompanying load as they appear on the load data tag.

 

include any other pertinent facts concerning the load or delays.

 

 

 

 

 

When inflight rigging is required, those items to be completed inflight

Item 10.

Enter the length of the platform or load, whichever is greater.

 

will be annotated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

27. REMARKS

DD FORM 1748, NOV 1997

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