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V-Tabs
Figure 2-91.  V-Tab Replacement Details

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 2-27.  V-Tabs (CONT). (4)  Remove damaged V-tab by cutting stitching that holds tab to lower lateral band and suspension line. Cut the stitching that holds the suspension line to the lower lateral band (figure 2-90). Figure 2-90.  Inside View With Stitching Cut. (5)  Center new tab lengthwise under suspension line, even with lower edge of lower lateral band.  Wrap tab tightly around line, forming a V on inside of lower lateral band.  Handtack tab to inside of lower lateral band (A, figure 2-91). (6)  Pull suspension line up through V-tab, and to one side (B, figure 2-91). (7)    Sew  V-tab  to  Inside  of  lateral  band  with  both  straight  and  zig-zag  stitching  (C,  figure  2-91).    Use nylon thread, size E.  Hold suspension line aside while sewing V-tab. (8)  Turn canopy right side out, and reposition suspension line, making certain mark, step (3) above, is even with lower edge of lower lateral band. (9)    Using  a  zig-zag  sewing  machine  and  nylon  thread,  size  E,  sew  suspension  line  in  place.    Begin stitching 1/4 inch below V-tab (D, figure 2-91) and use 7 to 11 stitches per inch. 2-124







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