TM 10-1670-327-23&P
UNIT MAINTENANCE
MC-6 PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM
NSN 1670-01-527-7537
MAIN PACK TRAY STIFFENER GROMMETS
REPAIR, REPLACE
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Personnel Required
Sewing Machine, Medium Duty (Item 59, WP
92R (10) Parachute Rigger
Die Set, Spur Grommet, No. 0, Stainless Steel
(Item 16, WP 0097 00)
Pliers, Diagonal Cutting (Item 37, WP 0097 00)
Mallet, Large Leather (Item 30, WP 0097 00)
Shears (Item 61, WP 0097 00)
Stitch Removal Tool (Item 62, WP 0097 00)
Punch, Cutting (Item 42, WP 0097 00)
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
Grommet, Rolled Rim/Spur Washer, 305
Lay out on packing table or other suitable area.
Stainless Steel, No. 0 (Item 30, WP 0109 00)
Webbing, Nylon, Type II (Item 56, WP 0109 00)
Thread, Nylon, Size E (Item 51, WP 0109 00)
Cloth, Abrasive (Item 9, WP 0109 00)
REPAIR
Repair Grommets
1. Remove burrs, rough spots, rust, or corrosion from an installed grommet by buffing with crocus cloth.
2. Reseat a loose grommet using procedures described below.
REPLACE
Replace Grommet and Stiffener
NOTE
If grommet needs to be replaced the stiffener must also be replaced.
1. Remove original grommet as follows:
a.
Using the diagonal pliers, lift edge of original washer at one point.
NOTE
Reinforcement is allowed only on the main pack tray.
b.
Grip lifted washer edge with diagonal pliers and roll washer edge back to lift washer from original
grommet. Remove original grommet from material.
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