TM 10-1670-292-23&P 0022 00
UNIT MAINTENANCE
MC1-1C/MC1-1D TROOP BACK PARACHUTE ASSEMBLY
V-TABS
0022 00-1
THIS TASK COVERS:
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Repair
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Replace
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Knife (Item 13, WP 0042 00)
Knife, Hot Metal (Item 14, WP 0042 00)
Sewing Machine, Light-Duty (Table 1, WP 0012 00)
Sewing Machine, Medium-Duty, Zig-Zag (Table 1,
WP 0012 00)
Shears (Item 28, WP 0042 00)
Materials/Parts
Webbing, Nylon, Type I, 9/16-in. (Item 62, WP
0055 00)
Thread, Nylon, Size E (Item 49/52, WP 0055 00)
Personnel Required
92R(10) Parachute Rigger
Equipment Condition
Unpacked. Laid flat on repair table.
References
Group No. 01, MAC (WP 0045 00)
REPAIR
Stitch and restitch with nylon thread, that is the same size and contrasting in color to the original stitching,
whenever possible. Lock all stitching by back stitching at least ½-inch. Restitch over the original stitch
pattern.
REPLACE
Replace as follows:
1. Cut a 5-inch length of 9/16-inch-wide, type I, nylon webbing. Fold the webbing in half, cut the free ends
on a 45-degree bias; sear the ends.
2. Position the canopy on the repair table, with the V-portion of the damaged tab up.
