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Figure 2-50.  Vertical Tape Splicing Details.
Figure 2-51.  Skirt Reinforcement Tape Splicing Details

TM-10-1670-275-23P Parachute Cargo Type: 12-Foot Diameter High-Velocity Cargo Parachute NSN 1670-00-788-8888 Manual
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ARMY TM 10-1670-275-23&P AIR FORCE TO 13C5-25-2 NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-26 2-27.  Skirt Reinforcement Tape. This task covers: Repair Tools: Equipment Condition: Sewing Machine, Light Duty (Table 2-2) Inspected (paragraph 2-9) Sewing Machine, Zig-Zag (Table 2-2) Cleaned (paragraph 2-11) Unpacked, lying flat on repair table Materials/Parts Reference: Tape, Nylon, Type III, 3/4 Inch Wide, Item 25, Appendix D Group No.  0107, MAC, Section II, Thread, Nylon, Size E, Item 29130, Appendix B Appendix D Personnel Required. 43E(10) Parachute Rigger NOTE The  skirt  reinforcement  tape  may  have  one  splice  between  any  two  suspension lines and can not be replaced If  the  damage  Is  located  In  a  previously  spliced  area  between  two  suspension lines, the earlier made splice material will be removed before attempting a second splice repair a.  Stitching and Restitching.  Stitch and restitch (para 2-17) with nylon thread, size E, which contrasts the color of the original stitching and material when possible.  Lock all straight stitching by back stitching at least 2 inches.  Zig-zag restitching should extend 1/4 inch into undamaged stitching at each end Restitch directly over the original stitching Follow the original stitch pattern as closely as possible. b.  Splicing.  Splice skirt reinforcement tape as follows: (1)    With  damaged  side  of  skirt  reinforcement  tape  facing  up,  smooth  out  affected  area  of  canopy Remove previous splice, if required. (2)  As required, cut and remove original stitching which secures pocket band end to skirt reinforcement tape Fold pocket band loose end away from repair area. (3)    Cut  a  length  of  3/4-inch  wide  nylon  tape  long  enough  to  extend  6  inches  beyond  each  side  of damaged area Sear each end of tape (para.  2-18). 2-76







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