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Radial Tape - TM-10-1670-271-23P_142
Figure 2-86.  Lower Lateral Band Splicing - Damage Between Radial Seams

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 2-25.  Lower Lateral Band. This task covers: Repair Tools Personnel Required: Knife, Hot Metal, Item 14, Appendix B 43E(10) Parachute Rigger Pot, Melting, Electric, Item 22, Appendix B Equipment Conditions: Sewing Machine, Light Duty (Table 2-2) Shears, Item 28, Appendix B Unpacked, lying flat on repair table. Materials/Parts. References: Beeswax, Item 2, Appendix D Group No.  01, MAC, Appendix B, Tape, Nylon, Tubular, 1-inch Wide, Section II Item 44, Appendix D Thread, Nylon, Item 50/51, Appendix D NOTE The  lower  lateral  band  may  be  spliced  in  three  places.    In  the  event  of  damage between two suspension lines where a splice has been used previously, it must be removed  and  replaced.    Either  side  may  be  spliced  depending  on  location  of damage. a.  Damage Between Radial Seams.  Repair as follows (see figure 2-86): (1)  Cut stitching of suspension line, V-tab, and pocket band (when applicable) on each side of damaged area. (2)  Invert canopy and smooth canopy around damaged area. (3)  Cut a piece of 1-inch tubular nylon tape long enough to extend 6 inches on each side of damaged area. (4)  Position tape over damaged area of lateral band.  Using a light duty sewing machine and size E, nylon thread, stitch in place with four continuous rows of stitching, 7 to 11 stitches per inch overstitch ends of tape 2 inches. (5)    Reposition  suspension  lines,  V-tabs,  and  pocket  band,  and  sew  In  place  according  to  original construction. Change 2 2-118







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