TM 10-1670-327-23&P
UNIT MAINTENANCE
MC-6 PERSONNEL PARACHUTE SYSTEM
NSN 1670-01-527-7537
HARNESS SADDLE ASSEMBLY
REPAIR, REPLACE
INITIAL SETUP:
Tools
Personnel Required
Sewing Machine, Heavy Duty (Item 58, WP 0097
92R (10) Parachute Rigger
Sewing Machine, Medium Duty (Item 59, WP
Materials/Parts
Equipment Condition
Lay out on packing table or other suitable area.
Thread, Nylon, Size 5, Type 1, Class A (Item 49,
REPAIR
Restitching. Restitch right upper main lift web using a medium duty sewing machine and size E nylon
thread that contrasts the color of the original stitching and material when possible. Restitch directly over
the original stitch pattern as closely as possible with 6 to 9 inches per inch. Lock each row of stitching two
inches at each end.
REPLACE
1. Carefully remove stitching of the rolled back ends of the diagonal back straps (figure 1, item 1).
Remove the diagonal back straps from the diagonal back strap adjustment buckle (figure 1, item 2).
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Figure 1. Replacing the Saddle Assembly.
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