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Table 2-3.  Stitching and Restitching Specifications - TM-10-1670-271-23P_107
Figure 2-72.  Darning Method Using a Darning Sewing Machine

TM-10-1670-271-23P Parachute Personnel Type: 35-Foot Diameter T-10B Troop Back Parachute Assembly NSN 1670-00-091-0720 Manual
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ARMY TM 10-1670-271-23&P AIR FORCE TO 14D1-2-464-2 MARINE CORPS TM 01136B-23&P/1 2-17.  Repair Procedures (CONT). Table 2-3 Stitching and Restitching Specifications (CONT). Recommended sewing machine Stitches Thread Component (code symbol) per inch size Retainer Band Keeper LD 7 to 11 E Static Line Slack Retainer LD ZZ E Waistband LHD 5 to 8 3 Waistband Adjuster Panel LHD 5 to 8 3 LD 7 to 11 E Waistband Extension MD 7 to 11 E Deployment Bag DN Darn E or A Stow Loops LHD 5 to 8 3 Edge Reinforcement Webbing LD 7 to 11 E Locking Stow Loop Hood LD 7 to 11 E Suspension Line Protector LD 7 to 11 E Cover Tie-down Loop Static Line LHD 5 to 8 6 (2)    Other  parachute  items.    Stitching  and  restitching  on  the  other  parachute  items  constructed  from cloth,  canvas,  and  webbing  should  be  accomplished  with  thread  which  matches  the  color  of  the  original stitching, when possible.  All straight stitching should be locked by backstitching at least 1/2 inch.  Restitching should  be  locked  by  overstitching  each  end  of  the  stitch  formation  by  1/2  inch.    Zig-zag  stitching  does  not require locking; however, zig-zag restitching should extend at least 1/4 inch into undamaged stitching at each end, when possible.  Restitching should be made directly over the original stitching, following the original stitch pattern as closely as possible. Change 2 2-84







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