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Suspension Line - TM-10-1670-276-23P_96
Figure 2-55.  Inserting Splicing Aid into Cord Casing

TM-10-1670-276-23P Parachute Cargo Type: 26-Foot Diameter High-Velocity Cargo Parachute NSN 1670-00-872-8109 Manual
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ARMY TM 10-1670-276-23&P AIR FORCE T.O. 13C5-29-2 NAVY NAVAIR 13-1-29 Figure 2-53.  Suspension Line Splicing Details. NOTE Replacement of suspension lines is accomplished at the Intermediate (DS) Maintenance level only, in accordance with the Maintenance Allocation Chart (MAC), Appendix B. b.  Replacement Replace unserviceable suspension line by fabricating as follows. (1)  Place canopy assembly in proper layout on inspection table (2)  Apply partial tension to suspension lines and trace defective suspension line from the riser to suspension line attaching loop at canopy skirt.  Upon completion of line tracing, release line tension. (3)  Remove original suspension line from canopy and applicable riser by cutting formed loop located on each end of suspension line. (4)  Cut a 27-foot length of coreless nylon cord and taper-cut each end. (5)  Using a suitable marking aid, mark the cord at points 4-1/2, 6-1/2, and 11 inches from one tapered end (figure 2- 54). (6)  Pass 5 3/4 inches of marked cord through original suspension line attaching loop on canopy skirt. (7)  Insert a suitable splicing aid into the cord casing at 11-inch mark and work spicing aid up through cord casing and to outside at the 6 1/2-inch mark (figure 2-55). (8)  Insert cord tapered end into eye of the splicing aid. (9)  Pull spicing aid and cord tapered end down inside cord casing until 4 1/2- and 6 1/2-inch marks are alined (figure 2-55). (10)  Hold alined marks together, pull splicing aid and cord tapered end down and to outside at 11-inch mark. 2-85







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