TM 10-1670-292-23&P                                                          0012 00 0012 00-3 Table 2.  Stitching and Restitching Specifications. COMPONENT RECOMMENDED SEWING MACHINE (CODE SYMBOL) STITCHES PER INCH THREAD SIZE Bridle Loop LHD 5 to 8 6 Gore Section LD DN LDZZ 7 to 11 DARN E Pocket Band LD 7 to 11 E Suspension Line MD ZZ 7 to 11 E V-Tab LD LD ZZ 7 to 11 E E Control Line LD ZZ 7 to 11 E Vent Line MD ZZ 7 to 11 E Upper Lateral Band MD ZZ 7 to 11 E Lower Lateral Band LD ZZ 7 to 11 E Radial Seam LD 7 to 11 E Radial Tape LD ZZ 7 to 11 E Riser Assembly LHD 5 to 8 6      Log Record Pocket LD 7 to 11 E Control Line Channel MD ZZ 7 to 11 E Guide Ring Retaining Strap MD 7 to 11 E Harness Assembly      Elastic Slack Retainer Webbing LD 7 to 11 E      Canopy Release Pad MD 7 to 11 E      Ejector Snap Pad MD 7 to 11 E      Horizontal/Diagonal Back-strap LHD 5 to 8 6 Pack Tray DN LD Darn   7 to 11 E or A E      Back-strap Keeper LHD 5 to 8 3      Back-strap Retainer LHD 5 to 8 3      Pack Closing Loop LD 7 to 11 E Retainer Band Keeper LD 7 to 11 E Static Line Slack Retainer LD ZZ 7 to 11 E Waistband LHD 5 to 8 3