Check that the front rip cord housing tacking is in place and the color of the tape, lacing, and tying is white. Check that the rip cord handle and rip cord cable are stowed in the pocket and not routed through the chest strap. Ensure large portion of rip cord handle is seated in the pocket. Ensure the swage ball is located at the end of the rip cord cable and is free from burrs, sharp edges, and cracks. After inspection, ensure that swage ball is stowed in rip cord pocket. (See figure 9-5.)